In Part 1 we looked in detail at exercise and pregnancy, the benefits, the considerations and the concerns. Here we set out a thorough sample workout.  Sample Workout – First […]

A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most earth shattering pieces of news to receive. Millions of people are dealt this body blow every day and, for a moment, […]

People are often unaware just how beneficial exercise and physical activity can be when it comes to specific conditions, and pregnancy is definitely no exception! Mothers who are normally very […]

It goes without saying that cancer is a terrible blight on modern life. In all its forms it strikes young and old, male and female the world over. Great strides […]

With the National Health Service doing remarkable work under ever increasing pressure, suffering on one side from the perpetual issue of funding and resources, and on the other side it […]

If there are three areas of the workout that do not excite the majority of people and that many ignore altogether, it is the warm up, stretching and cooldown. But […]

What exactly is balance and can we work on improving it? This is a very fair question about a subject that is critical to how we function but one which nearly […]

Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) might sound a bit complex, but it’s a great way to ensure a truly effective workout. The idea is simple enough – to keep your heart […]

Interval Training; it seems to have become all the rage over the last decade…and for very good reason! Let’s face it, the health and fitness industry is no stranger to […]

The fitness and nutrition dream team of Kate Staples and Patrick Holford have combined their experience and encyclopedic knowledge to produce a book that delivers a genuine path to significant […]

As I alluded to in Part 1, knowledge of the core is perhaps not what it might be and as a result there are plenty of misconceptions on the subject. […]

The Core. Core Strength. We’ve all heard these words and phrases time and time again. It has been a classic buzzword for a few years now. But do you know […]