Category: Health & Fittnes

HEALTH AND FITNESS: Tips for a healthy return to school | Features

This week marks the beginning of another school year for many children in our area. Students, parents and teachers are starting another year filled with opportunities for children to learn and grow through math and science, reading and writing, and art and music. But children should also learn about good nutrition and physical activity, since both good health and good education are essential for lifelong happiness and success. In most schools, though, most kids won’t experience much meaningful education about nutrition, activity and health. To be clear, this is not the fault of teachers or individual school leaders who are…Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Justyn Vicky Dead at 33 After Barbell Falls on His Neck – E! On line

The fitness community has lost one of their own. Bodybuilders Justin Vicky died July 15 after a barbell weighing more than 450 pounds fell on his neck while training at The Paradise gym in Sanur, Indonesia, according to The Daily Mail. He was 33. The influencer was doing squat presses, with the supervision of a spotter, when the bar reportedly fell forward onto his neck, the outlet reports. He was then rushed to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery, but unfortunately died. Soon after, Paradise Bali posted a tribute to Justyn and the impact he had on the fitness…Continue Reading

Spurs Hold Talks For “High Level” Signing

highlights Tottenham Hotspur is actively pursuing the signing of a star central defender to address their defensive weaknesses from last season. Clement Lenglet, a former Tottenham player, is among the potential options for re-signing and has received praise for his playing abilities and experience. Lenglet’s comfortable style of play, strength in one-on-one situations, and aerial abilities make him a valuable addition to Tottenham’s defense. footballfancast video of the day SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Tottenham Hotspur have also held talks over re-signing defender Clement Lenglet as Ange Postecoglou attempts to sign two centre-backs this summer. Who will Spurs sign? Spurs…Continue Reading

Eleven signs you’re suffering from stress

Brings on headaches If you have any vulnerability such as being prone to getting headaches or migraines, this is going to flare up. Also, inflammation is a key component of migraines, Donnai adds: “Any inflammatory reaction in our system is normally well controlled, until we get stressed.” Plus, headaches can be caused by stress-induced muscular tension in our neck. The fixed Try relaxation exercises, or unwind with yoga or Pilates. On the whole, simple pain killers that you can buy over the counter, such as ibuprofen, paracetamol and aspirin, will usually work to resolve a tension headache within 20 minutes.…Continue Reading

Top 5 Smartwatches For Health And Fitness Tracking In 2023

A smartwatch is more than just a timepiece – it can also keep track of your health and fitness. These digital fitness companions come with different features, but what’s important is that they are durable, and are able to provide holistic tracking for your health and fitness needs. Here are the top smartwatches to buy in 2023 if you’re looking to keep your health and fitness in top condition. Apple Watch Ultra (S$1,169) The Apple Watch Ultra is everything an Apple Watch Series 8 can do plus a little bit more grit. You can dive deeper, run longer distances, and…Continue Reading

Sporting skills showcased as popular park event brings town together

High flyers Gymnasts Maisy and Stephanie demonstrate their skills at the West Wilts Gymnastics club demonstrations (Image: Trevor Porter) The Peoples Park was buzzing with activity as Active Trowbridge hosted its annual free festival. Organizers hailed it a success as large crowds enjoyed the sports and activities on offer despite the threat of thunderstorms and heavy rain. Hayley Bell, head of leisure and information services at Trowbridge Town Council, said: ”The Active Festival is an annual free outdoor community sports event, showcasing sports and activities available in and around the Trowbridge community. “To see the community come together again after…Continue Reading

Health and fitness tips and tricks

Image: Pexels WE’RE constantly bombarded with health and fitness information — eat this not that; stop eating what you thought was healthy; include more of this and that in your diet — so much so that the fitness journey can get overwhelming, especially when we don’t see results or when we get sick anyway, even after doing everything experts say. Sometimes the experts are the people we know though — those we can relate to more, who are in our specific situation, facing our specific challenges. Here are some health and fitness tips and tricks that have worked for them.…Continue Reading

Volunteers wanted to run Park Active fitness sessions

Lr – Ila Patel, park active participant, Councillor Ian Bevan and Penny Ladd, park active volunteer (Image: Dudley Council) HEALTH champions are wanted to help coaches free Park Active fitness sessions in parks across the Dudley borough. Dudley Council launched Park Active more than four years ago to encourage people to get active for free in their local park. Sessions, led by volunteers, are suitable for all ages and fitness levels and are family friendly. Since launching, more than 3,000 people have participated in a session and more than 30 people have volunteered to run them. The next round of…Continue Reading