Exercise snacking; you have probably heard that popping up in the news or online and unfortunately it does not involve food snacks! Exercise snacking is short bursts or periods of activity spread throughout the day. An exercise snack can be any activity such as high knees or squats. The time is short, hence the name
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Muscle mass is the weight of your muscle tissue which usually comprises of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle (internal organs) and cardiac muscle (heart muscle). We’re usually most interested in skeletal muscle tissue which is for voluntary movement and this is what our training usually targets. Another term that you may hear is lean body mass.
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So we are all aware that we need to exercise to be healthy and most of us probably know this needs to be regular exercise. But, this is easier said than done! Starting with a new year’s resolution, or trying to get into shape for your summer holiday can provide short term motivation, but keeping
The UK has an ageing population which has been the trend for many years due to advances in medicines and treatment. This does not show signs of changing with the only deviation being the consequence of covid-19. As we enter 2026 the average life expectancy in the UK is 81 years old, with women having
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