Natural Outdoor Environments and Mood
Many of us are confined to the great indoors, owing to an enduring Pandemic. Mental health concerns are undoubtedly on the rise. So I thought this a great opportunity to …
Sick and Tired: Sleep Habits and Susceptibility to the Common Cold
Did you know that if you get less than 7 hours of sleep each night, you are 2.94 times more likely to catch a common cold Sounds like most people …
NEW Science of How Sitting Maims Your Health
How does sitting affect health and how much exercise do we need to counteract the effects of inactivity? Are 10,000 steps a day really enough to preserve health and beat …
Everything That Happens is Because of You
I was reminded last week of how a simple change in perspective has the power to change everything. This stark reminder came about because I didn’t have my winningest week …
Resting Between Sets, What Do We Know?
I’m often asked how long we should rest between sets and as always, the answer isn’t exactly black and white. Fortunately, there is a lot of research in this area …
The Power of Fish Oil and Strength Training
As we enter our later years, we’re entreated to the gradual decline of muscle mass, physical capacity, metabolic rate, cognitive and respiratory vigour. Strength training is proven to be a …
Every Corpse on Everest
”You look tired.” Said my client Sue straightfaced as they come. And you know you’re looking several shades of ruin when it’s the first thing someone says to you. I …
The Quality of Your Relationships
When you look at the happiness, well-being and quality of life studies done, there is one common link among the people who lived a happy, fulfilling life. The common denominator among them was …
126 Quick Health and Fitness Tips
Do you know what’s better than 3 fitness tips? 126 quick health and fitness tips in ONE post. I wrote this list a couple of years ago but I’ve …
It’s Official: Work-Place Burnout is a Thing
In the news, work-place burnout has just become recognised officially as a mental health concern by The World Health Organisation (WHO). It now has an ICD-11 code, which is a diagnostic …
Strength Training Could Save Your Life
We know that aerobic exercise has a wonderfully preserving influence on the heart and lungs. But how does resistance training alone stack up to helping us lead longer, healthier lives? Can …
Exercise and Mental Health Benefits
The effects of exercise on mental health are finally getting some much-needed attention in the scientific community. For a long time, a growing body of research has connected regular exercise …