Regular exercise can increase the strength of your brain as well as your muscles… UCLA researchers found physical activity increases the size of the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with learning and memory. Suggesting the long term physical affects of exercise doesn’t simply alter the physiology of your muscles but also the physiologyContinue reading “Regular exercise can increase the strength of your brain as well as your muscles…”
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Study shows exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reviewed more than 1,000 research trials examining the effects of physical activity on depression, anxiety and psychological distress. It showed exercise is an effective way to treat mental health issues – and can be around 1.5 times more effective than either medication or cognitiveContinue reading “Study shows exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression”
Participants Want To Be Liked By Their Trainer!
Most of us want to be liked. This has implication for Trainers and Coaches. The Trainer should not be as concerned about whether the participant likes them! Instead trainers should show interest in the participants through most of the usual approaches like; listening, encouraging, acknowledging and also paying attention to special requirements (injuries), events (marathon,Continue reading “Participants Want To Be Liked By Their Trainer!”
The wonders of winter workouts ❄️
Cold weather workouts may help improve endurance 🏃🏽♀️, help burn more fat 🔥, plus help get you more exposure to sunlight helping to ward of seasonal affective disorder 🌞. For more benefits full article available here 👉🏼 https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-wonders-of-winter-workouts
Why Choose To Use A Personal Trainer?
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Don’t Go To The Gym
Don’t go to the gym … on your own. You might think only speaking to the receptionist and giving yourself time and space is good for you, however this is not a long term behaviour which is easy to sustain and misses out on many of the benefits of working out with others. Working outContinue reading “Don’t Go To The Gym”
Raise your hands if you Do Not want to be unhealthy
Raise your hands if you Do Not want to be unhealthy… put them down, raise your hands, put them down, go a little faster… add a jump… keep going… “There is no situation, no age, no condition, where exercise is not a good thing”Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty
Diversity and Inclusion in Fitness – Why We Need More of It
1. Fitness Is for Everyone Contrary to what we see portrayed in fitness magazines and throughout social media, fitness is for everyone. Fitness isn’t for a particular size, gender, shape, age, or ethnicity. You don’t need to look a certain way to have a ‘fit’ body, nor do you need to possess any particular physicalContinue reading “Diversity and Inclusion in Fitness – Why We Need More of It”
Do you Jōbu?
Jōbu 丈夫 (pr. Joe-boo) – is Japanese, meaning robust, durable, sturdy, strong, healthy. We are a social enterprise providing a free booking app for those wanting to join in fun social physical activity & for Trainers (no fees for trainers or participants). We use behavioural science to help motivate people to start and stay active. Workout ForContinue reading “Do you Jōbu?”
Just do it or just don’t!
Taking part in physical activity means; Or, just don’t!
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