We all know that we should exercise but fitting it in around your work schedule and family commitments can seem like an impossible task. However, we all know that lack of exercise can make you feel tired, worn out, irritable and sluggish. This impacts both...
Sweat is sliding down your forehead, your heart is thudding against your chest, and there’s an inevitable panting. Adjusting to a new exercise routine is never easy. While you have the tools to track your Active 10 progress, finding the motivation to keep the healthy habit going...
Is it possible to lose weight while sitting at your desk? The good news is there are ways around the health challenges that we all risk facing from spending most days sitting behind a desk or the wheel of a car. The not-so-great news is to...
Focus on brisk walking, rather than just counting steps, is the message Thriving Workplaces are encouraging residents to act on over the summer to improve their health. Brisk walking is the chosen activity to support an estimated 3 million middle-aged adults that are physically inactive across...
It’s time to get walking this May! Not only does walking help you maintain a healthy weight and prevent health conditions, but it can also improve your mental well-being. And as if that wasn’t enough, May marks the start of National Walking Month, making it...
For many working people, late Autumn marks the time when we leave our homes for work in the dark, and by the time we get back in the evening it’s already night time. It seems like we’ve suddenly gone from long sunny days and never...
“I’m too tired today, I’ll start again tomorrow” “I have to stay late at work so I don’t have time” “Family life is getting in the way” Sound familiar? We’re all guilty of making these excuses for not working out, I know I am! My current most used...