Understanding How Regular Physical Activity Reduces Stress Dealing with stressful situations has become our bread and butter. No matter whether it is your professional or personal life, feeling anxious about certain things is probably an integral part of your existence, especially during these traumatic times. Stress can be a precursor to numerous illnesses, both mental
Chelmsford City County re-launches With You in Mind, a mental health activity project With You in Mind is a social, inclusive wellbeing hub for Chelmsford, based at the council’s Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre, Salerno Way, CM1 2EH The project offers inclusive activity sessions for people who want to improve their confidence, wellbeing and mental
The health and lifestyle benefits of wearing contact lenses If you’re new to contact lenses or are a glasses wearer preparing to make the switch, you may still be wondering whether they are right for you. Deciding on whether to opt for contact lenses really does depend on the health needs of your eyes, as
What are the pros and cons of zero-drop running shoes? Minimalist and zero-drop shoes are currently appearing in all sorts of guises from every-day trainers, work-appropriate shoes, sandals, and zero-drop running shoes. But although minimalist footwear may be fashionable, it is essential to understand what is meant by zero-drop shoes and, especially if you are
How to get your heart rate up without heading out by maintaining your cardio workout at home As we all know, cardio is an important aspect of fitness. Many fitness enthusiasts rely on it heavily to control their weight, and athletes need cardio training in order for them to stay in peak condition. But the
Two Essex-based businesswomen have launched a superb, part-funded training programme to help young women get Fit for Life and Fit for Business. Emma Goode, founder and director of social media company 24 fingers Ltd., tells the story of how this amazing project has been launched on the back of a ‘eureka’ moment she had back
The best clothes for yoga and Pilates: tips to help you train comfortably When practising yoga or Pilates, wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing is essential. For most people, it is a matter of ensuring you have a few indispensable pieces so that asanas and other exercises can all be performed in comfort. For example, if
An increasing number of athletes have discovered the power-boosting benefits of a plant-based diet The word vegan comes from the Latin word Vegetus which means strength of mind and body, essential elements needed for top athletes to succeed in their chosen disciplines. It is hardly surprising therefore that many sports stars have grasped plant-based diets
Fitness with Tongkat Ali: Why and How to Use for Optimum Benefit Maintaining fitness has become one of the most challenging tasks over the past few months. Not only has the long lockdown situation caused us to put a pause to many of our physical activities like running, biking, swimming, going to the gym, etc.,
Please don’t do sit-ups and crunches! Sit-ups and crunches are one of the most over-rated exercises ever; not only are they very non-functional but they encourage poor posture and potentially add to, or help create back pain and disc injuries. MY BACKGROUND My name is Cris Ramis and I’m the proprietor of Ramis Health and