Adequate nutrition is the single most important physical factor in determining the outcome of pregnancy ASK any builder: Would you use inferior materials, having less than you need, to construct a quality home? The answer would be . . . of course not! Common sense would tell you that you can’t grow a healthy ..
As someone who’s been into competitive sport since the age of 10, I’ve met some pretty fit people in my time. But, when it comes to all-round body fitness, there can’t be many people fitter than Shal Paper. South African-born Shal is one of the world’s leading exponents of the sport of body fitness. And ..
Activities such as swimming, walking, yoga and Pilates, and low-impact aerobics are good choices. Pregnancy is not the right time to start any new intensive exercise, but it is safe to continue with most.. Continue Reading
Let’s make no bones about it: I’m a runner. Running is a great sport. There’s nothing like putting your trainers on and getting out into the fresh air to banish your worries and leave.. Continue Reading
“Yoga is for everyone; don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” So says Sandra Heider, owner of The Equilibrium Yoga and Well-Being Centre, the only dedicated yoga centre in Peterborough. And she’s absolutely right:.. Continue Reading
Although thoroughly rewarding, running a half marathon is no easy feat. The body deserves respect for putting itself under intense stress as we pound the streets of Peterborough for a heart-thumping 13 miles, and.. Continue Reading
Baby Tamsin sounds happy. She gurgles and chuckles merrily to herself as her mummy gently rubs her tummy, oblivious to anything around her except the soothing hands on her skin. Welcome to the world.. Continue Reading
Modern footwear, particularly sports-specific shoes, has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Developments in manufacturing techniques and advances in materials have created a wide range of sophisticated products. It’s something that David and.. Continue Reading
As a self-confessed ‘runaholic’, the thought of walking as my sport of choice was something of anathema to me. So, tasked with writing a piece on the growing sport of Nordic walking, I didn’t.. Continue Reading
If you are busy and you do not have much time in your daily schedule, you can still fit exercise into your routine. Also, if you have to stay at home for long periods,.. Continue Reading