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Everyone loves a bit of DIY, don’t they? That feeling of satisfaction when you fix a problem at home is similar to getting a new personal best in the gym. Working hard to overcome the inevitable obstacles that present themselves to achieve that end goal. Brits are notorious for their love of DIY – for generations we have adopted the ‘make do and mend’ mentality, choosing to fix things ourselves rather than get professionals in. But how harmful is DIY? +
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Staying motivated over the winter is a tall task in itself. There’s nothing better than curling up at home and comfort eating when the weather outside is miserable, but breaking your fitness routine can have detrimental effects. Staying disciplined over the festive period is important; the Christmas parties and social gatherings bring with them added temptations. To counterbalance the added calorie, you’ve got to keep going to the gym. +
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Applying ice or heat to pain or an injury is a simple and effective way of treating your body, with few risks involved. However, there appears to be an overwhelming amount of confusion surrounding which of the two to apply to certain pains and injuries, and when to do so. +
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Thanks to incredible developments in the world of medical diagnostics, it is now far quicker and easier to identify and treat problems such as sports and other injuries. +
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Neglecting your health is a big no-no. When it comes to your wellbeing, there isn’t anything that should be ignored. In this blog, we take a look at three problems that you simply can’t afford to overlook and the simple steps you can take to overcome them. +
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The Guardian recently reported that limb lengthening surgery is becoming a hugely popular practice in India, but that many of the surgeries were unregulated and risky. Limb lengthening, which most often means leg lengthening but can also include arms, is a more common practice than you might realise in Europe and the UK. +
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If you’ve followed my fitness journey for a while you’ll know I’ve done my bit for charity. Movember used to be about growing a moustache but as it would take me about three months to grow one, this was off the agenda! From the team that brought back the moustache, MOVE is a new way to fundraise for men’s health. +
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I’ve just blasted out a 5k run this morning in a gale force winds! This week is pretty full on with weight training three times over Monday, Wednesday and Friday and two more 5k runs thrown in. +
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October is the time of year, when the clocks change and the amount of available light is reduced. This can have an impact on training schedules, with routes and routines being tweaked to take advantage of lighting. While these changes are taken in their stride by experienced fitness folk, one element that can be harder to amend, is your sleep cycle. +
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Everyone knows that staying fit and healthy can help you to live longer and enjoy an active lifestyle with your family. However, did you know that your love life can be affected by your health too? Here we’ll take a look two sexual issues that men can experience and the health problems that can cause them. +