Moving slowly is an effective tool to help change perception, motor control, and threat associated with movement. Here are six reasons to go slow: 1. It’s much better to go slowly if you want to move with deliberate intention and …
Celebrating slow movement in a fast paced world
Feet and Legs: The Foundation of Good Posture
Often overlooked, our feet and legs are the foundation of good posture. The play a critical role and directly impact how we stand, walk, and move throughout the day. Here’s why strong, healthy feet and legs are essential for good …
Sitting all day? This 5 minute movement snack can help
Are you sitting all day? Well, you are hardly alone. According to the NHS, many adults in the UK spend around 9 hours a day sitting. This includes watching TV, using a computer, reading, doing homework, travelling by car, bus …
Do you need a reason to lie down? Here are two
Do you get up in the morning and just keep going until it is time for bed? Can you allow yourself to lie down even for several minutes during the day? Do you need a reason to lie down? Here …
Sitting for long contributes to dementia risk as much as your genes
Sitting for long contributes to dementia risk as much as your genes, says Jennifer Heisz, PhD. She’s an expert in brain health and the author of the book Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve …
Now We Know – Posture Affects Your Overall Health
Does your posture affect your overall health? We know very well that people with good posture look beautiful but are they also healthier, do they live longer? Let’s look at what scientists have to say about it. “Good posture not …
Yoga for people who sit a lot
Do you sit a lot?Do you feel your feet and legs stiff and numb after prolonged time at the computer?Can you sit comfortably on the floor?Is it easy to bend forward to put on your shoes on?Do you think your …
What’s wrong with crunches and is there a better way to train the abdominals
So what might be wrong with crunches then? Are they not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of abdominal strengthening? I am sure you have even been taught to do them at school. What happens in …
The day I saw myself in the mirror
That was the day I saw myself in the mirror windows of the Shard. It was early morning. The sky was clear, the streets were busy. My reflection was in a hurry and it was heavily leaning forward. My shoulders …
Do you think you sit a lot in your day?
Do you think you sit a lot in your day? Do the maths – do you sit for meals and coffee, do you sit on public transport or in the car or even on a bike? Are you sitting for …