Yin Yoga: A Slow Practise To Reduce Stress And Increase Flexibility
Yoga is an incredibly diverse form of exercise, with lots of styles and types to choose from. And one of the things that makes it so accessible is that it suits all fitness levels and goals. Whether you’re looking to build core strength, increase flexibility,…
The Many Health Benefits Of Walking
Walking is possibly the most under-appreciated and under-utilised form of exercise around. It’s easy, free, convenient, enjoyable, and boasts many health benefits, yet the average Briton walks less than half a mile each day. The NHS recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week…
6 Swimming Workouts To Shake Things Up In The Pool
You may have guessed this already, but here at Jesmond Pool we like swimming. It’s a fun and accessible way to exercise, and comes with a host of great health benefits. But, just like with any other activity, it can be easy to fall into…
How Exercise Can Improve Memory
Can exercise improve memory? According to multiple studies, yes, it can. The myriad positive effects of exercise on general health and wellbeing have been well and widely documented over the years. From higher levels of happiness to lowered risk of disease, it’s no secret that…
5 More Reasons To Swim
We’ve talked previously about 5 impressive health benefits of swimming. But the thing is, it has so many benefits that it seems unfair to only mention 5. So, to quench the thirst of swimming enthusiasts everywhere, we thought we’d provide 5 more reasons to jump in…
How To Stretch Like A Pro
Stretching: a controversial topic. Does it work or not? And if so, which type of stretch is best? Should you do it before or after workouts? And though there’s much disagreement on the specifics, many experts and trainers do seem to agree that certain types…
6 Plyometric Exercises To Turbo-Boost Your Workouts
When it comes to exercising without weights, there are lots of different approaches we can take. From cardio to HIIT sessions, everyone has their own way of doing things. But one of the most universal and effective methods for enhancing any workout is to include…
9 Running Apps To Help You Go The Distance
Smart phones have changed the way we live. From how we communicate to how we shop and play games. They’ve revolutionised modern life in endless ways, making things more convenient and accessible than ever before. But one of the aspects of daily life they’ve changed…
How to Motivate Yourself to Workout
Motivation is one of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of effective and sustained exercise. We’ve mentioned it on the blog before, and we thought it’s important enough to mention again, because finding and maintaining motivation can be hard. The trick is taking responsibility…
The Tennis Champ Workout
With Wimbledon 2018 now officially underway, what better time to write about the fitness routines of the best tennis players in the world? And who better to write about than Britain’s very own Andy Murray (even though he’s not actually at Wimbledon this year. ….
4 Great Benefits Of Running
Running is one of the most common, accessible, and healthy exercises around. It’s easy to do, can fit around the tightest of schedules, and can be performed by people of all ages. Small wonder there are now estimated to be more runners on English streets…
Why Pilates Is A Fantastic Workout
Pilates is an incredibly popular form of exercise. Similar to (and sometimes confused with) yoga, Pilates offers an all-round, integrated workout that focuses on core strength, muscle development, balance, and concentration. It was developed in the early 20th Century by its namesake, Joseph Pilates, and…