In this post we discuss why you shouldn’t use exercise to lose weight and what can sometimes happen if you do. Whilst it might be a little counter intuitive, it’s important to detach exercise from the process of losing weight. When we talk about weight loss we usually mean reducing body fat. To do that […]
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How to exercise without pain.
In this post we discuss how to exercise without pain and why rethinking what exercise actually is might be helpful. Before we begin lets’s first clarify what the word exercise actually means. Whilst it’s a word we routinely use, its precise meaning is rarely considered. Which of the following would you classify as exercise? Playing […]
Is exercise technique important for rehab and fitness?
In this post we discuss whether exercise technique is important for both injury rehab and general health and fitness. Have you ever been in a car with a bad driver? I took an Uber the other day and had to ask the guy to slow down. He was driving like he was being pursued. So […]
Are 10,000 steps a day necessary for optimal health?
In this post we discuss whether there’s any value in the 10,000 steps a day target and why it might be harmful in some cases. Everybody likes a number to aim for when they’re exercising. Here’s the thing though, that number can’t be the same for everybody. Despite this, every now and again the marketers […]
What’s the best exercise for over 50s?
In this post we discuss what the best exercise for over 50s is and the most useful way to think about this question. Type ‘best exercise for over 50s’ into Google and see what comes up. You’ll see websites with names like Gransnet and Silversurfers recommending walking, stretching and Tai Chi. You’ll also see the […]