Poor Posture Unfortunately good posture & efficient movement doesn’t always come naturally. Poor posture, the way we hold ourselves, can cause muscular imbalances & stress on joints which over time can lead to pain & injury (inevitable if you’re weight training in poor postural positions). Here is what contributes to these common types of poor […]
Testosterone Health As men age, our natural levels of testosterone start to decrease. Lower testosterone levels are associated with loss of muscle mass, reduced sex drive and generally poorer physical and mental health. Therefore, maintaining levels potentially has a huge impact on our health, well- being and quality of life. Although age related declines in […]
Functional Area’s Of the Brain The area of brain tissue damaged by a stroke or traumatic injury will effect the survivor in certain ways: FRONTAL LOBES – Planning/organising, problem solving, personality & behavioural control. PARIETAL LOBES – Processing sensations, e.g touch, temperature or pain. Perception. OCCIPITAL LOBE – Processing visual information from eyes. CEREBELLUM – […]
Resistance Training As a man in his 40’s it is an unfortunate aspect of life that at a period when we seem to have less time than ever to exercise, exercise becomes an increasingly important aspect in preserving our long term health. Although any exercise is great for helping to maintain a healthy weight and […]
What is a stroke? A stroke is a sudden interruption in the bood supply of the brain creating a ‘brain attack’, a serious, life threatening medical condition and a leading cause of death and disability in the UK. Symptoms can include: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, leg or on one side of […]
