Posts Tagged ‘physical activity’
The day your legs decide your future
One moment you’re walking through the house like you’ve done a thousand times before… and the next, you’re on the floor, staring at the ceiling, heart thumping, trying to work out what just happened. A fall is rarely just a fall, particularly in people who have celebrated many birthdays. In older adults a simple fall…
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Case Study: Why Under-fuelling Could Be Holding You Back From Your Ultra-Marathon Goals
Meet Sarah, a 38-year-old accountant, mother of two lively kids, and a determined recreational athlete. She came to see me because she was feeling frustrated and exhausted. Sarah had set herself the ambitious goal of running her first ultra-marathon. She was a seasoned runner, and she wanted to challenge herself so she signed-up for a…
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Unpacking exercise
‘Doc, what exercise should I be doing?’ ‘Doc, do I really HAVE to go to the gym? I hate it!’ ‘Doc, my friend told me I should run… is it the right exercise for me?’ My patients often ask me for advice on exercise. It really depends on your personal goals, preferences and physical health.…
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