Saturday, 2 May 2020
AND HOW FIT ARE WE?
Is it important to know how fit we are? I think so. There is a…
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Saturday, 25 Apr 2020
THE REAL WORLD – HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO WE TAKE?
In previous Blogs I have given an idea of the recommendations of governments and health organisations for the amount of…
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Saturday, 18 Apr 2020
MORE ABOUT HOW MUCH EXERCISE
My flow of thought has been interrupted by the dreaded virus – My last non-Covid blog went out on 14th…
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Saturday, 11 Apr 2020
SITTING IN THE TIME OF CORONA
In these “stay at home” days many of us will have found ways to keep active and many may have…
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Saturday, 4 Apr 2020
STILL MORE EXERCISE IN THE TIME OF CORONA
Last week I discussed walking, running and cycling as ways to keep fit and use your currently surfeit of leisure…
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Saturday, 28 Mar 2020
MORE ABOUT EXERCISE IN THE TIME OF CORONA
A bit more about the use and effects of exercise in these dire times. It seems frivolous to consider anything…
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Saturday, 21 Mar 2020
EXERCISE IN THE TIME OF CORONA
We are living through extraordinary times. Every aspect of our lives will be affected, not least our exercise, our fitness…
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Saturday, 14 Mar 2020
HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO WE NEED?
How much exercise should we take Exercise benefits us in an enormous number of ways – from helping control weight…
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Saturday, 7 Mar 2020
MEASURE YOUR OWN PHYSICAL FITNESS Part 2
A Walk Test For older, less fit people and those with heart or lung diseases the six minute walk (6MWT)…
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Saturday, 8 Feb 2020
EXERCISE INTENSITY
To derive health benefits the national guidelines recommend using exercise to burn about 1,000 Calories per week. For weight loss…
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Saturday, 1 Feb 2020
MEASURING EXERCISE DOSE
Why measure exercise dose? You might wonder why it is helpful to regard exercise as a “dose” let alone measure…
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Saturday, 18 Jan 2020
MORE ABOUT MUSCLES
There are two broad categories of exercise. Dynamic or isotonic exercise is that which uses the regular, purposeful movement…
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