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14 Feb

Relax

Relax. Experience the perfect revitalisation day. Get away from the stresses and strains of modern life, focus on your needs of your employees and allow them to relax within beautiful surroundings. The wellness day has been carefully designed to allow your employees to: • Take time out from the day to day. • Try out […]

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9 Feb

Supplements?

Supplements? Several vitamins and minerals play an important role in your body’s stress response and mood regulation. As such, a deficiency in nutrients may affect your mental health and ability to cope with stress. When you’re chronically stressed, your magnesium levels may become depleted. Studies have shown that supplementing on magnesium, RDA: 300mg men/270mg women […]

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28 Jan

Just 30 minutes a day!

The government recommends that we do at least 150 minutes of activity a week (2.5hrs). Is it really that much to ask? This could be moderate exercise such as brisk walking or more vigorous exercise such as gym training, HIIT or aerobics. “The more active you are, and it doesn’t matter when you start, the […]

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24 Nov

Long And Winding

My career path has been long and winding. For those that know me would have witnessed my humble beginnings. From my nomadic teenage years (another story) to the joy of being housed in my early twenties.   After a brief spell of unemployment I found my calling, Fitness. In order to fulfil it I needed […]

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22 Nov

Motivation

Motivation Are you in a motivation lull when it comes to exercise at the moment? If so, it might be time to shift your mindset. Delving into what motivates you is a really key part of your exercise and wellness journey. Knowing if you’re driven by intrinsic or extrinsic factors can help overcome barriers to […]

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12 Oct

Belly Fat

Having some fat in your belly is normal. After all fat is there to protect and insulate your body. Nevertheless, having too much belly fat maybe harmful to your health and increase your risk of developing certain chronic diseases. There are two main types of belly fat — Subcutaneous belly fat one (found under your skin) and visceral belly […]

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13 Jul

About Henry

      I love learning. I love to teach and I love fitness. It is probably quicker to tell you what I don’t have qualifications and experience in! Current areas of interest and experience include: Nutrition & Weight Loss Management Anatomy & Physiology Total Body Conditioning Pilates & Rehabilitation Senior Health & Fitness Kids Fitness […]

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28 May

Mood Swings

Mood swings are one of the most common symptoms experienced during the menopause.  Mood swings affect every woman differently and can be frustrating, particularly when they seem out of control and out of character. Fluctuating hormone levels can impact neurotransmitters in the brain. These neurotransmitters, like GABA and Serotonin, regulate feelings of calm and the pain-pleasure […]

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21 May

Joint Stiffness / Muscle Weakness

As we age joints generally become stiffer and prone to inflammation. Oestrogen is known for managing inflammation levels throughout the body. The age range for menopause is 45 – 55 years, so you don’t have to think too hard as to why many women put their aches and pains down to ageing. There are a […]

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23 Apr

Menopause Symptoms

Menopause is a completely normal event that every woman goes though. Fluctuating hormones can have varying effects on your body and the way you feel.  Peri-menopause is the term given for the duration leading up to the point where your periods stop altogether. When periods have stopped for 12 months consecutively, you are considered ‘post menopausal’. […]

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