Benefits of a post-marathon sports massage Well done to those of you who took part in the London Marathon! I hope you enjoyed what is a fantastic day and that all your hard work paid off! After months of training I’m sure you understand how important all that preparation was. However, it is equally important…
Seven Steps to running So spring has well and truly sprung! This is a time when many people, encouraged by warmer weather and the inevitable over indulgence in food & drink over the Christmas festive season, begin to feel that they really must try and “get fit somehow”. Many of these people will decide to…
IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KEY HEALTH AND WELLBEING TOPICS, THE LLOYD’S WELLBEING CENTRE IS HOSTING A SERIES OF FREE 30-MINUTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING DISCOVERY TALKS FOR THE LLOYD’S COMMUNITY.
Welcome to issue 3 of FIT4, your quarterly Lloyd’s Community fitness, health and wellbeing newsletter brought to you by the Lloyd’s Wellbeing Centre.
FIT4 issue 2 Welcome to issue 2 of FIT4, your quarterly Lloyd’s Community fitness, health and wellbeing newsletter brought to you by the Lloyd’s Wellbeing Centre. Each issue will bring you interesting health and wellbeing articles, guidance, opinion and latest offers plus success stories from people around our great Lloyd’s community. Something for everyone then,…
FIT4 issue 1 Welcome to issue 1 of FIT4, your quarterly Lloyd’s Community fitness, health and wellbeing newsletter brought to you by the Lloyd’s Wellbeing Centre. Each issue will bring you interesting health and wellbeing articles, guidance, opinion and latest offers plus success stories from people around our great Lloyd’s community. Something for everyone then,…
What is Prehabilitation? And could it help you? People usually seek osteopathic help when they are injured or in pain, however Prehabilitation is a form of physical or corrective exercise therapy that aims to prevent injuries occurring. If you are unlucky enough to have suffered injury the same strategies are used reduce recovery time and…
Surprising Health Benefits of Walking Walking is a great but under-appreciated form of exercise. It is not only is it good for your general health, its easy on the joints, it’s free and easy to incorporate into a busy schedule! Weight loss Taking one step uses over 200 muscles, walking 2 miles per day, 3…
Often perceived as a leisurely pursuit, playing golf can be as demanding on the muscular and skeletal systems as much as any other sporting activities. A common site of injury for golfers is the shoulder, usually the lead shoulder although occasionally involving the left-shoulder in the right-hand dominant player (and vice versa for a left-handed…
Stop running with the herd – adapt and improve your training with good nutrition! Hurling yourself into a fitness regime, whether it involves running or any other form of exercise, will not compensate for the everyday challenges to your health. It is more likely to overload your body and deplete your core energy if it…
