Entries by Health Mates
Exercise makes you happy (AUGUST QUIZ)
Most of us are well aware of the endless physical benefits that exercising regularly brings about, but did you know that there are psychological benefits too? Have you ever felt really good after a workout? The rush of euphoria that makes you wonder “how can I feel so good, after putting myself through that?!” The […]
Creating good posture to avoid back pain..
Correct posture is a simple but very important way to keep the many structures in the back and spine healthy. Good posture and back support are critical to reducing back and neck pain. Back support is especially important for those who spend many hours sitting in an office chair or standing throughout the day. Not […]
Why you should give squats a go!
I will begin by confidently stating that everybody should be including the squat exercise in their training routines. This is not to say that it must be in every program or every workout, but it should pop up every month or so. The squat is an exercise that has been greatly misunderstood and undervalued overtime […]
Not even surgery could stop Doreen
MEMBER OF THE MONTH Name: Doreen Smith Top tip: “You don’t have to excel, you just have to keep at it and get it done.” WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO JOIN HEALTH MATES? I have always been a very active person, playing competitive netball, tennis, basketball and squash. After being told I was going to need a hip […]
Le Tour de France
Have you always wanted to see the Tour de France? No need to go to France; we are going to ride the last week of the tour here in our Rev classes. Your instructor will pick a section of the stage race and you will ride it in the class. The class duration won’t change, […]
Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup of almond flour (almond meal) 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil 2 large eggs 2 very ripe medium to large bananas, mashed 1/4 cup of maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Method Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line 9 […]
Do we really need to stretch before exercising?
ASK THE PHYSIO: When Should I Stretch? In this month’s newsletter, we are going to cover the issue of whether it is better to stretch before or after exercise. For as long as we can remember, we’ve been told to stretch before any type of physical exercise. From our childhood gym classes to our more […]
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