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In a study published Friday 31st March 2023 in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers set out to make sense of years of conflicting evidence on alcohol’s effect on health. Some research suggested that drinking alcohol improves life expectancy. Other studies had…

A new cable machine. Excellent for exercising all major muscles groups and isolation exercises. As well as the flexibility for changing the angles and planes of movement, unlike many dumbbell movements, the resistance curve matches the body’s natural strength curve. This…

* Falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over 75. * Falls contribute significantly to hip fractures in older people, many of which are preventable. * Women account for more than 2/3 of hip fractures…

We all need motivation and incentives, but it's easy to believe that motivation is permanent. However, more often than not it is only transient... motivation/incentives tend to ebb and flow. This means it helps to cultivate the discipline to do…

I've just read a couple of very good books written by David Goggins. As can be seen from the synopsis, his achievements - largely due to his mental strength he has built - are incredible. In essence he says that…

One of my client's to whom i'm giving PT sessions and nutrition course. 5 weeks in and they sent this to me last week, having lost 6.5kg and already a significant improvement in their fitness: " Nice okay thank you!…

This was the view at the start of my 10k run early yesterday morning. Cold, wet and bleak....  everyone struggles with motivation sometimes, which is where exercise discipline creates positive habits that transfer across to many areas of life. Habit…

So this week's 10k early Monday morning run was 14k (8.5 miles) and today's sessions comprised of a 7am conditioning session and an afternoon strength workout then straight into a 5k run. Having a program and adhering to it is…