Workstation safety at home

Workstation safety at home

After the last lock-down I saw many people suffering with a “lock-down sitting disorder” – here is some advice. When working or studying the home  Take a break more than once an hour to get out of your seat. We should spend at least 5 minutes an hour away...
Tread Lightly on the Earth

Tread Lightly on the Earth

Almost daily I am instructing people on a different and hopefully better way of walking. The Basic Rules are:• Organise your core so your pelvis is efficient.• Balance the leg and hip muscles especially thigh and gluteal muscles.• The knees should be kept soft when...
Physiologic stretching

Physiologic stretching

Stretching is to change the length of muscles or to reset the ‘length reflexes’ in the muscles.This will help maintain a balance in the body and increase performance of muscles. To stretch most people pull hard on a musclePeople under 25 can often do this “Stretch or...
Safe Abdominal Exercise

Safe Abdominal Exercise

For those beginning or those with a weak back. Upper Abdominal Crunch Secure your lower back Bring your knees up toward your chest and cross your ankles and let your knees spread apart.Adjust the position of your legs until your back is almost flat.At this point the...
Thigh Stretch

Thigh Stretch

Lengthening the muscle down the front of the leg is the most important leg stretch. If the thigh muscle is tight, it will tilt the pelvis forward and create a sway in the lower back. A simple technique is The Two-Chair Method. Arrange two chairs facing the same...