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Exercise Lifting

Adding weights to your exercises will see you living longer and better.

Regularly exercising with weights is linked to a lower risk of premature death, according to the largest study of its kind. And ensuring your weekly exercise routine includes both weights and aerobic activities appears to have an even greater beneficial effect. Adults are urged to take part in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity […]

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Back pain Lifting Posture

‘Good’ Posture Questioned

Posture is a frequent topic of discussion for patients, clinicians, the media, and society. A common belief is that back and/or neck pain is caused by sitting, standing or bending “incorrectly.” Despite the absence of strong evidence to support these common beliefs, a large posture industry has flourished, with many interventions and products claiming to […]