Health
Focus on Health
Many new year magazine issues have a health focus in January, however this year it seems so much more poignant after the 2020 we’ve all been through!
Think about what works for you and your family in 2021. Some key health & fitness professionals help by sharing their tips, plus check out some clubs and classes to help kids keep fit.
Fancy getting into shape this year?… Nicola Porter, Founder and Trainer shares five tips from Move Happy Fitness to get you started: 1. There’s no need to go it alone! Group Exercise or working out with a friend makes you much more likely to succeed. Research shows you’ll get bonus endorphins too! 2. If you’ve had a break from exercise, go for a little and often approach. Just 10 minutes a day is enough to boost energy, metabolism, and strength. You’ll also build confidence and connection with your body, and see how much more is possible!
3. Remember exercise can be fun. If the thought of running/swimming puts you off, find something else instead! There are so many ways to move your body. 4. Train smarter not harder. Listen to your body. Great if you love high intensity or strength training (we do too!) but prioritise your rest days as well. Also consider cross-training with something restorative like Pilates or Yoga. 5. Be realistic and kind to yourself. If you miss a scheduled workout, look at why that happened but don’t give up. Tomorrow is another day! To find out more about classes on offer visit www.movehappyfitness.co.uk
Get fit as a family
Enjoying being physically active as a family helps your children prioritise their physical health and mental wellbeing. Use a Wii Fit, do an exercise class, go for a long muddy walk or make your own obstacle courses. PE with Joe Wicks was the hit of 2020 Please findare below proof of your advertisement forYouTube the and there loadsa of child-friendly workouts on his channel. The Baby Exercise App great classes Nov/Dec 2019 issue (No. 105) ofhas Families TVE. for you and your baby. Or combine dance and yoga with Disco Yoga with Cosmic Kids on YouTube. Our six year olds love Popsico on Please CHECK INFORMATION IS CORRECT YouTube too asALL it’s part of their morning routine atespecially school and they love encouraging us toand join addresses. in. You could even hold your dates, telephone numbers own family disco or dance off in the kitchen! Also don’t forget to check out the following clubs and classes with a range of local Any changes need to be made at this stage. sports and hobbies to try:
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Louise Prince from Mind, Body and Baby shares her knowledge about ‘Baby’s Tummy Time’ which helps support your baby’s future posture and development. • Always seek professional advice - there are classes available which will support you to get this right. • Encourage tummy time from birth • It is never too late to start - all adults especially new mums should follow tummy time! • Baby should always be happy and awake when laying on their tummy. • You should always supervise tummy time. • Start with short moments and build up to longer happy time on their tummy. Louise Prince MCHTA MCMA has 20 years’ experience teaching Baby Massage and Movement and has created simple but effective courses for parents. Louise covers winding effectively, building confidence, tummy time, posture and development through play and massage. Socially distanced CV-19 safe group massage classes are aimed at newborn to 8 weeks, developmental classes from 2 to 6 months and Progressive classes from 6 to 9 months. Each is 2 hours long to allow relaxation and learning. www.mindbodyandbump.co.uk 07711 938856 for more information or booking.
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