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Inequalities in Physical Activity and Health

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Inequalities in Physical Activity and Health

It has been widely reported that certain inequalities are affecting people’s health, whether this relates to their wealth, gender, or race. This is a global issue, which begins at a young age and carries through to adult life. Physical inactivity influences a wide range of health complications, which can lead to premature mortality. When looking at health as a whole, diet and physical activity should go hand-in-hand, which can also influence your mental health. These inequalities were reported prior to the pandemic, with the CMO at the time raised as a concern. Now with covid amongst us and we are at home more, how has this influenced these levels?

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Is It Time To Think About Your Health And Fitness?

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Is It Time To Think About Your Health And Fitness?

Summer is officially here. We have brighter mornings, lighter evenings, the warmer weather and luckily some exciting sporting events to watch this year. So why is this a great time to think about your fitness and health? With the extra light and opportunity to be outdoors, there are a lot more opportunities for you, which is easier to start now to get into routine. This is the time to maybe re-address the health goals or new year resolutions you set at the start of the year. Getting into gear now will help with your adherence when autumn kicks in…

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Exercise adherence for beginners after COVID

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Exercise adherence for beginners after COVID

The pandemic has made many non-exercisers realise the importance of being healthy to help fight infection and to build a strong immune system. Now we are allowed to exercise in the gym and obviously outside, instructors need to be prepared to work and motivate new exercisers…

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This Time Last Year

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This Time Last Year

This time last year we were still managing to get out and walk together. It seems like a long time ago and on occasion I wonder if we will ever get back to those times….

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No Pain, No Pain?

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No Pain, No Pain?

After a challenging 2020, and unpredictable entrance to 2021, the usual “New year, new me” mantras might not resonate with us in the same way. Some might find the idea of setting New Year’s resolutions exhausting and pointless – is it a waste of time to be setting goals and planning ahead in the uncertain climate we are living in?

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Interview with Jaspal Gill

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Interview with Jaspal Gill

Jaspal Gill, Campaign Lead at Southall Active Communities, has told us about her team’s plans for making the residents of Southall both mentally and physically healthier…

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Get Health Ready for the New Normal 

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Get Health Ready for the New Normal 

The past few weeks have been challenging. Many of us have had the challenge of staying indoors. The lucky ones have been able to go outside to exercise but many have been advised to stay at home for months. For those who have no outside space they can access, the only fresh air they have had is through a window or open door.

Not surprising, many are suffering from anxiety and stress….

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