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Why you need to throw snowballs with your kidsWhy you need to throw snowballs with your kids

Why you need to throw snowballs with your kids

We know from previous studies that primary school children with a higher body mass index are likely to have poorer…

Weight loss; eat more and exercise less!Weight loss; eat more and exercise less!

Weight loss; eat more and exercise less!

When I hear people being advised to exercise more and eat less to lose weight, I despair because the conventional…

Battle Of The Bulges! (1941)Battle Of The Bulges! (1941)

Battle Of The Bulges! (1941)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81ZaD1IoFbw Various shots of  1940s glamour girls in swimsuits and high heels using exercise machines in a gym. The machines…

Avoid Olympian injuriesAvoid Olympian injuries

Avoid Olympian injuries

The gruesome snapping sound of a leg bone breaking will be one of the memorable moments of the Rio Olympics -…

Breathing spaceBreathing space

Breathing space

Diagnosing and managing the causes of breathlessness is a vital part of helping people to lead longer and healthier lives.…

Micro fitness for doctorsMicro fitness for doctors

Micro fitness for doctors

Micro-exercising has become a popular way for people who are hard pressed for time to increase their cardiovascular fitness. Busy doctors…

A medical boxA medical box

A medical box

As a personal trainer for many years, I have had many clients who worked in the medical profession. Doctors and…

Why I chose pilatesWhy I chose pilates

Why I chose pilates

Many years ago, I had a herniated lumber disc in my back which was excruciating painful. I was a school…

Let your body type be your fitness guideLet your body type be your fitness guide

Let your body type be your fitness guide

Although there is no hard and fast rule, your build will make a difference to the kind of sports which…