What is the Integral movement method – IMM? The IMM approach is a no pain, no strain strategy to improve movement in people that suffer from hypermobility conditions such as hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. It is a great starting point for those looking to improve their mobility and / or get […]
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Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hEDS for short, is the most common form of EDS. It accounts for approximately 80 – 90% of all EDS cases. This type of EDS is a connective tissue disorder which appears to be hereditary (inherited from at least one parent). The most prominent symptoms are joint hypermobility and instability which
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders. There are a total of thirteen different types of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Each one has its own set of symptoms and varying criteria which medical professionals will use for diagnosis. Many of the symptoms will present themselves in multiple types of EDS. Joint hypermobility
Circuit training is a type of high-intensity, full-body workout that alternates between different exercises to target different muscle groups. It is a popular choice for those looking to burn fat, as it can be incredibly effective for both weight loss and muscle toning. In this blog post, we will explore some of the advantages of
Warming up before exercise is an essential part of any workout routine. It helps prepare the body for the physical demands of the workout and reduces the risk of injury. Unfortunately, many people overlook the importance of warming up and jump right into their workout, putting themselves at risk for a variety of injuries. In
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Myprotein.com‘s Impact Whey Protein Concentrate is a high-quality protein powder that offers a variety of benefits for those looking to improve their fitness and overall health. One of the main benefits is its convenience and ease of use. Consuming protein in adequate amounts can be difficult from whole foods alone, especially for those who are
Developing long term fitness habits is one of the toughest things for a lot of people to achieve. Fitness requires discipline and hard work. You must show up, put in the effort, and really push yourself if you want to continue seeing results. The results take time and are seen in small increments. Maintaining a
Why do beginners often lose balance when they start squatting for the first time? This is something that I experienced quite a bit when I first started out as a PT. I’d take my new clients onto the gym floor for our initial workout together. And, after a thorough warm up, started the session on
Whey protein is made when the milk is separated from the protein to make cheese. When you open a yogurt or cream cheese, you’ll notice this watery substance at the top. That is whey protein. It has long been touted as one of the best sources of dietary protein, especially for people who regularly engage
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) uses short bursts of vigorous exercise alternating with low-intensity recovery times. HIIT helps burn more calories more effectively than traditional exercise thanks to its effects on your body’s metabolism and metabolic rate as well as muscle mass. Aside from this, HIIT training also improves your aerobic capacity, heart health, blood pressure,
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The battle of which diet is the best for fat loss has been going on since the dawn of dieting. Everyone has an opinion and none of them are the same. Each diet advocate coming up with plenty of great arguments and loads of great looking transformation photos to provide as evidence. It’s a confusing
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This guest blog about keeping a healthy body & healthy mind has been written by Paul Collins from PC Physiotherapy in Milton Keynes. Rise and shine As health practitioners looking after the society in general is our main goal. This is now more important than ever. COVID-19 brought about various challenges to humanity, looking after
10,000 is the number that most people think of instantly when talking about the number of steps you should achieve each day. But have you ever stopped to think why such a convenient round number? Is 10,000 steps a day a good goal? In this blog we’ll take a quick look at the history, research
About This Home Workout I have created this simple dumbbell home workout with the intention of creating something easy, that you can follow at home without too much planning or fretting. For a lot of people, it can be hard to get motivated when you’re confined to the house and have all the distractions of
Start seeing results Maybe you’ve been training for a little while and you’ve hit a bit of a plateau or maybe you’re completely new to the gym and not sure where to start. Either way, a PT will have the knowledge, experience and training to be able to steer you in the right direction. They
Want to be stronger and more confident?Want to be bigger and fill out those t-shirt arms?Want to look good walking down the beach? Whatever your reason for wanting to build muscle, it is a perfectly valid fitness goal and Active Goals is here to help with the knowledge and workouts you need. Nutrition Muscle building
Benefits of resistance training So why should you start your beginner resistance training programme today? To be stronger in every day life. You’ll find it easier to carry your shopping, pick things up, lift things off a shelf etc. Burn more calories and find it easier to lose weight. More muscle = higher metabolism. You’ll
This Bolognese recipe is simple, healthy and tastes delicious. Goes great with pasta or if you’re looking to lose weight you could have this with spiralled vegetables. With no sugar or oil, it’s also low in calories. If you don’t eat meat, feel free to swap this with either a meat substitute or the veg
What is the macros diet? The macros diet is where, instead of only counting calories, you are also counting the individual macro nutrients that the body requires. The amount of each macro nutrient you require will vary depending on the amount of calories you burn when resting, your activity levels and your goals. As long
If you need something healthy and easy to make, then this recipe is for you. This fried rice recipe is great to make in batches and eat at lunch time over the course of three days. However, make sure you re-heat properly. It’s also versatile. You can choose to use whichever meat you like,
What is a pullup? A pullup is an exercise in which you pull yourself up to a bar using a wide, palms forward grip. It’s a compound exercise which means it uses more than one muscle group. In this instance, these muscle groups are the back and the biceps. Why pullup? Being able to pull your
This Balti recipe is one of my favourite curry recipes. Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also low in calories. I would say it tastes as good as takeaway but without the oily consistency. I tend to make a big batch of it by doubling the below and freezing it in 2-person
Following my last post ‘Why you should do more walking’, here are 25 ways in which you can do more steps every day: Take the stairs instead of the lift. Join a walking club Go for a walk with family or friends Park further away from the door in carparks Get a treadmill at home
In 2015, the BBC published an article in which it stated that the average Briton walks between 3 and 4 thousand steps a day. The Telegraph stated, in 2016, a figure of only half a mile per day – which for me would be walking about 1,000 steps. In 2017, Public Health England told us
The UK has experienced weeks of hot and dry weather in what is shaping up to be one of the best summers since my memory began. I for one think it’s great. Having spent quite a bit of time travelling Asia and Australia recently, it feels like some of that experience has followed me home.