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We often hear that we should aim for 10,000 steps a day, but is that really necessary? And if you cannot manage a high daily step count, could walking a little faster still benefit your health? New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that both how much you walk and how
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Any Activity Is Better Than None: What the New UK Physical Activity Guidelines Mean “Any activity is better than none, and more is better still.” It is a simple message, but an incredibly important one. The UK Chief Medical Officers have refreshed their physical activity guidelines, and we could not agree more with the renewed
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A Million Reasons to Move: Celebrating Hiltingbury Junior parkrun There was a wonderful sense of energy at Hiltingbury Recreation Ground this morning. Paul and I joined hundreds of children, parents, family members, supporters and volunteers enjoying the beautiful June sunshine at Hiltingbury Recreation Ground junior parkrun. It was fantastic to watch so many young people
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Yes, strength training may help you live longer and stay healthier. Recent research reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 90–119 minutes of weekly strength training was associated with a 13% lower risk of death from any cause, with benefits increasing when combined with aerobic exercise. The study was observational, so it
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The Power of Exercise for Preventing Falls (and Staying Independent for Longer) As we get older, staying active becomes less about fitness goals… and more about maintaining independence, confidence, and quality of life. At goPhysio in Chandlers Ford, one of the most common concerns we hear is “I feel a bit unsteady, is that just
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Did you know that the ageing process begins much earlier than most people realise? From around the age of 30, our bodies start losing muscle mass and strength – a process that accelerates over time. It is thought that from 30, we can loose muscle mass at a rate of 3-8% per decade. By the
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Looking for the best walks in Chandler’s Ford? From Hiltingbury Lakes and Hocombe Mead to the Itchen Navigation Trail, there are plenty of scenic local walks to support fitness, wellbeing and mobility in Hampshire. We are so lucky in Chandlers Ford to have access to so many wonderful local walks. Some on our doorstep and
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Balance Awareness Week takes place annually in the third week of September. The aim of the week is to broaden understanding of vestibular (inner ear) disorders and how they affect people’s day to day lives. Those who are affected by balance issues often report that their family, friends and colleagues don’t understand what they’re going through due
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#AutsimAcceptanceWeek As part of my role at goPhysio, I often highlight key ‘awareness weeks’ that are directly related to our work and the area of musculoskeletal health, physio, Pilates & injuries. But this week, is slightly different. This week is Autism Acceptance Week and a week that highlights a topic that has touched mine and
Older People’s Day takes place on 1st October and this year celebrates the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and the economy.
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