There is no substitute for a fantastic professional person to person massage, however, if you suffer from chronic neck and back pain, you could do worse than buy a Homedics Shiatsu Pillow for the price of a massage (you can find the Deluxe version here) – currently ranges from £34 – £40. Due to having(…)
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Getting back into lean fitness – Pilates & Yoga for Beginners
This morning I decided to pull out my yoga mat and have a pilates and yoga session, to kick start myself into getting back into a fitness routine. My Osteopath very correctly told me I should get back into pilates and yoga, and to stay at the beginner level for a long time. My muscles are built up well, but(…)
Sleep less, eat more: Is there healthy living for workaholics?
There is a way to get more hours into a day – sleep less! One of the brilliant things about being slightly over-busy is that your body, through not working at 100%, often keeps you from getting the rest it so much craves. After some conversations following the original post, I feel the need to clarify I’m(…)
Fitness review: Jan – April 2012 workout update
Keeping with my new tradition, here are my workout stats from January through April, 2012 and while I don’t find using notes on my iPhone the most ideal template, it’s been invaluable for my sessions – being able to keep track of my reps & weight has come in handy on more than one occasion. This also helps(…)
20 Fitness Years in Review: The challenge and conclusion
At the start of 2011 I hadn’t yet decided to participate in the Belron Triathlon, nor was I yet back to being a member of the gym. Now, 12 months later, here I am writing about my gym sessions like a dork and have a open water swim race under my belt. I remember when(…)
The Annual New Year Resolution Post – 2012
There is an oxymoron of absurdity and beauty about the idea that because a date changes, you get a clean slate to start over. The beauty lies in the psychology behind how a simple date change can convince our minds that we can actually have this fresh start. It’s a new year or even tomorrow’s another day.(…)
#Metal2Medal: July – Final Update
The Belron Triathlon takes place this Saturday and am I ready for it? I have no idea to be honest! Over the past almost two weeks I’ve kept at my training and even attempted my first outdoor, open water swim. During the summer months, the Tri Centre in Edinburgh takes a bunch of gear out(…)
#Metal2Medal update: June/July 2011
Training is still going for the Belron Triathlon on the 30th of July (the day AFTER the summer party – which is going to be tough!), to raise money for the amazing charity Afrika Tikkun (which I’ll be blogging about soon). This is also a chance for me to force myself to get back into(…)
Product review: Zhu-Zhu Lavender Body Wrap
So pain is not anything new to me. Having been a migraine sufferer since the age of two and with the (morerecent than 1982 at least) back break, I’ve been looking into more ways to deal with pain. My prime methods for both migraines, headaches and backaches (quite similar solutions to be honest!) are: Painkillers (ibuprofen or(…)