Exercise

Our movement approach is all about doing a little everyday, and making it fun and enjoyable.

If you are new to exercise, you should start slowly in the following order, and only moving onto the next activity when you feel ready...

Flexability and mobility - Prepare your muscles and joints with some gentle movements such as a seat strecth class, yoga, seated marching, gentle dancing or short walks. Doing this everyday is recommended for long term health. Here are some videos to help you start...

2. Strength - Body weight and/or weight training exercises is the best way to keep fit and mombile for the rest of your life. It will also help you maintain your weight and have a body shape you are happy with. You should aim to strength train 3 times were week, this could be; Pilates, gym session or LBT/BodyPump class. Here's an example how to start without having to lie on the floor...

3. Cardio - Strength train your heart. Once you are doing the first 2 steps happily, you can then start to include cardio training; such as running, aerobics classes, cycaling, zumba, etc. Anyone who is overweight should NOT do high impact training should as running or HIIT, as this could injury your joints for older age. Here's an example of my dance fitness class...

Here are our top tips...

Exercise outdoors - so many benefits, as well as exercise, plus with things to see and stimulate yoru senses, time will fly by.
Join group fitness classes if you are unmotivated to do it alone, plus you will get the benefits of community support
Think everyday. Doing a 10 minutes walk everyday is much more beneficial than doing a 1 hour gym workout once a week.
Find something you enjoy. Swimming, a dance class, what ever you have fun doing and keep doing long term.
Monitor your progress. Get yourself a steps tracker or download the free FitBit app to your phone and let it count your steps when you go on a walk with it.

If you would like more help with some activity guideance, please apply for one of my free nutrition views by clicking the button at the top of this page.