News, advice, tips and opinions from Paul
New hope for Long Covid, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Sufferers?
Have you experienced strange symptoms since the Covid-19 outbreak - major fatigue, severe breathlessness, muscle aches and pains and many others?
Getting started on your fitness, weight or lifestyle overhaul
You wouldn’t set off on a journey without a destination and a plan on how to get there would you? Here’s some tips if you considering the first few steps.
Simple tips for Beginners to Running
Running isn’t necessarily for everyone, but if you feel a little bit envious of those who can, or if you would like to run but might have given up on a previous attempt; here are some solutions to five fundamental worries when we’re starting out.
Does exercise make you lean?
Are we missing something? Does exercise really keep us lean - or is it specific to each person?
Spoon Fed – a highly recommended read
Spoon Fed - a fascinating and revealing read about food, calories, supplements etc. Get yourself a copy!
My top five recommended fitness equipment for home use
Fitness fads, equipment, tools etc come and go. There are lots of gimmicks out there that might cost a few quid, but are no better than getting the same benefits from something more affordable, or even by using your own body weight - here’s my top five
Why 30 minute workouts can be so effective
People often ask me - ‘You can’t do a workout within 30 minutes – surely you need more?’
But what’s wrong with a 30 minute workout – especially on an average day when most of us spend at least an hour or two swiping our phone screens regularly?
Staying fit, well and optimistic during a pandemic
It’s not easy is it? - trying to stay optimistic during a Corona virus pandemic. Ask anyone who’s been working long hours for the NHS; anyone who’s self-employed and had to suspend business practices; or those of you having to home school children while considering where your home income is going to come from, there aren’t any easy answers.
Exercising after age 60 - Yes you can!
Exercise might be the least of your priorities when you’re over 60. However, spare this thought - you’ve had a full life, but what about the years ahead? Are you going to be well enough in your retirement? I know of people who never quite reached their pension age. Some are so shattered with stress after their work years, that their state of health has deteriorated and now they’re spending more time dealing with chronic illness, heart disease etc and frequently visiting GPs’ and hospitals rather than enjoying life.
A New You - How to win the New Years’ resolution game
Every year that comes around, we set ourselves a new set of resolutions - join the gym, exercise, go on a diet etc; but why do they often end up in failure, and how can we get results that stick?
Why Personalised Exercise Plans are so important
Fashion cultures, exercise fads and diets come and go. Sometimes, they’ll suit us, and sometimes they won’t. Much of the guidance we read in the press, social media, or even general health guidance is based on a ‘one size fits all’ approach. ‘Do this, take that, or try this out’ – but do they really get to the root cause of a problem?
The Body Worlds Experience - Go see it!
Anatomy and physiology may not come easy to some, but how would doctors, health professionals, therapists (even fitness and lifestyle coaches…) be able to help you keep your health in check?
Why you’re not losing bodyfat! Part 1
Are you noticing stubborn lower belly fat – the spare tyre? Maybe you follow national health guidelines, you’ve been exercising, you think you’re eating well. Maybe you lost some weight at some point but for whatever reason, you’re back to where you’ve started, or you’re even heavier?
What is foam rolling and how can it benefit you?
Do you tend to get tightness and tension in your upper or mid back? Maybe you get occasional niggles in your hips, knees, shins, outer thighs or feet? Foam rolling is another technique that can be used at home to ease some aches and tension.
When life is so busy how do you keep your health in check?
We want to be in great shape and in good health, but how do we find the time?
Personal Training - a client’s perspective
Is personal training really about tough fitness sessions? Is it as extreme as the media and our perceptions lead us to believe? Do you have to join a gym to see a specialist? What if it isn't just about the exercise?
Are you missing a vital mineral? - Reducing muscle soreness, cramps and fatigue
When your muscles are engaged in the rapid fire contraction and relaxation of physical exercise, if there is too much calcium (the initiator of contractions) and too little magnesium (the initiator of relaxation), muscle cramps and build-up of lactic acid can result.
To train or not to train? When to come back to fitness after illness
If you want to avoid recurrent illness and constant fatigue, it’s imperative to take a patient approach to coming back to exercise.
How do you achieve fitness success?
What makes successful athletes stand out? Is it all about having unique talent and being physiologically fortunate? Ask any winning Olympic athlete how they got to the top and they will tell you, it’s not just because they had the right body shape or some natural skill.