Leeds United travel to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon look for their fourth win on the bounce, but have some injury and fitness concerns to deal with once more. Leeds are top of the league as things stand following their victory over Luton Town on Wednesday evening, opening a two-point gap to third place in…
Losing weight is often seen as a physical transformation but for one woman who shed over 90 kilograms, the journey was much more profound than just numbers on a scale and that is all the fitness motivation we need. Nashville’s Sarah Infinger is a certified personal trainer who has transformed her life by losing and…
How long can you do it for? (Picture: Getty Images) A quick minute(ish) activity can reveal a lot about your health. We know our bodies change physically as we get age: from our skin and hair, to the ability to digest certain foods. And now, recent research reveals the length of time you can stand…
The wider renovation of Southbury Leisure Centre has cost Enfield Council £2.4million The refurbished gym at Southbury Leisure Centre gym Southbury Leisure Centre has unveiled its new gym and other revamped facilities after a total £2.4million investment by Enfield Council. The extensive renovation carried out over the last few months has included essential maintenance works…
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Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Prior to…
If you’re someone who dreads cardio, there’s good news. You don’t need to do endless burpees or push yourself through grueling runs to stay healthy and fit. Low-impact strength workouts are a great way to develop muscle while also elevating your heart rate and improving cardiovascular fitness—all without stressing your joints. Britany Williams, from the…
If you struggle to fit movement into your day, a walking workout could help you do more than just increase your step count. “Walking workouts have many incredible benefits,” says AloMoves trainer Bianca Wise. “They can improve your cardio and boost your lymphatic health [an important part of your immune system].” “Walking is also low…
A Canadian grandmother of 12 recently pushed past a Guinness World Record by cranking out more than 1,500 pushups in one hour — and it wasn’t even her first world record. This spring, DonnaJean Wilde became the woman who’d gone the longest time in an abdominal plank position, holding the pose for four hours, 30…
Chair yoga — it’s the latest exercise trend making waves on social media, popping up in feeds with promises of gentle stretches and easy movement for all ages. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t felt the appeal of something that requires little more than a chair and the willingness to try? But are the promises…
