Free half hour fitness sessions: 7 Sept 2016

National Fitness Day falls on 7th September 2016, and the most decorated British Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson welcomes thousands of clubs, parks, leisure centres, gyms and ukactive members who will be opening their doors to welcome you for a free half hour session in your area. It’s been a magnificent summer of sport and the excitement is not over yet with the Paralympics about to get underway … Continue reading Free half hour fitness sessions: 7 Sept 2016

Sitting & Sweating: Meditation + Exercise = 40% reduction in depression

Fascinating article from Gretchen Reynolds over at The New York Times. We’ve always been great believers in the power of both mindfulness and exercise to combat both mental and physical fatigue, but the study referenced in this article, whilst a small sample, seems to indicate that a combination of meditation and exercise (running) can have a far more powerful effect on positive feelings than even … Continue reading Sitting & Sweating: Meditation + Exercise = 40% reduction in depression