More bank holidays coming up… Maybe the weather will be nice enough to enjoy it outside? How are you spending it? Maybe with friends and family? What are the chances there will be food and drink? Ever done that thing where your intention is to keep it quite healthy… And the complete opposite happens! Either […]
Continue readingThis was the headline on news papers and the news on TV recently. Findings that for most of us our eating plans are unhealthy and lacking in various nutrients. Sometimes people who exercise think that gives them a liscense to eat badly. On the flip side those that exercise are also more likely to try […]
Continue readingIf you exercise a few times a week… Or try and be active… Then that is amazing. It will have health benefits and you will feel better after each session… For those I see in the gym and as I advise in these posts to aim for at least 2 sessions a week minimim. Which […]
Continue readinghttps://www.facebook.com/edstridept/videos/819022418434265/ In this video I demonstrate a challenging lower body exercise that you can do anywhere with no equipment needed! PS It will play after a minute of me messing about – it was live! Especially works the backside muscles (glutes) and back of upper thigh (hamstrings) and core muscles. Create to include in a […]
Continue readinghttps://www.facebook.com/edstridept/videos/623358534788495/ The best exercises are not fancy new ones! They are the ones you know, that can be modified slightly. So watch the video for a variation of one you know that can be done at the gym or anywhere for that matter. That works the muscles of the front upper body, the core stability […]
Continue readinghttps://www.facebook.com/edstridept/videos/375994833177753/ The hips and lower back are usually at the centre of all of out movements… Which can easily lead to tightness and discomfort. So in this video is a stretch that if done regularly can help keep them mobile. For mobility, to burn calories and make weight loss progress get my do anywhere low […]
Continue readinghttps://www.facebook.com/edstridept/videos/375994833177753/ Tight hips are common! Our daily lives are pretty much set up for tight hips. And then tight hips effect other areas; Lower back, knees… As well as strenghtnen important muscles that hold us in place… Mobility is important! So in the video, here is an effective do anywhere hip stretch, that will have […]
Continue readingI’m willing to bet you have a few things to think about on a daily basis. I’m willing to bet you have a bit going on. Epecially if you are thinking for others too. I know it does not leave time for much else. But regarding a healthy lifestyle just a little bit of […]
Continue readinghttps://www.facebook.com/edstridept/videos/2221876451400770/ In this video I demonstrate a little exercise called the Quadraped (also known as the Bird Dog). It’s a great beginners core exercise, because the spine stays flat (neutral) it’s also back friendly. I recommend puttting it into your routine after you have finished warming up so it switches on the muscles that hold […]
Continue readinghttps://www.facebook.com/ed.stride/videos/2139122009471984/ It has become fashionable (probably down to certain celebrities) to want to work the bum muscles even more… The muscles of the bum/backside are also important ones, they are our biggest muscle and because of everyday life are never as strong as they should be! They also support the pelvis and are part […]
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