cycling
The Importance of a Good Warm Up
We all know we should warm up before undertaking exercise but do we actually know what a good warm up looks like? With summer approaching – longer days and some...
Physical activity levels: How do you measure up?
Many of us may assume we are in the more active category. There are so many ways in which we are reminded to exercise, from the media, our phones, fitness...
Why Exercise is important if you have Diabetes
Exercise is a low-cost and side-effect-free ‘Superhero’ to those that may have diabetes. Exercising regularly can help improve a range of metabolic hormones and the body can become more efficient...
Cycling to work – Is it for you?
Cycle to work day is 6 August and as a keen cyclist myself I was keen to try to encourage people to think about cycling to work on a regular...
Ever considered taking up cycling?
Cycling is a great exercise. It is low load which means you get movement through your lower limbs without the weight. Individuals benefit from choosing a more active way to...
Physical activity levels – how do you measure up?
The pandemic has impacted many aspects of life including our options for and amounts of physical activity. Over the past year, one third of us report being more active, one...
How effective is exercise for weight loss?
My favourite answer to this question is “it takes nearly an hour of running to burn the calories in a Mars Bar” (other confectionary is available!). Basically, the most efficient...