"Hip-Hinges" ...

Putting some ideas together about this whole area - see this new page on this site.

But grateful thanks to Roger McCarthy (his website is http://www.bodyology.co.uk/, and he is based in Bracknell, UK) for all his input and guidance on this.

Update on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:41AM by Michael Smith

Roger McCarthy has also recommended this book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steps-Pain-Free-Back-Solutions-Shoulder/dp/0979303605) which I’ve ordered, and will report back on …

Walk Faster - It Might Be A Very Good Idea!

Some fascinating links emerging about the predictive link between slow waking in middle age, and health outcomes - including dementia - later on.

Whether walking faster improves things for slow walkers we don’t know yet, but it can’t hurt ..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17028712

Being Fit Is Probably More Important Than Losing Weight?

Researchers have speculated for some time now that the gains from fitness increases (in terms of lowering cardiovascular risk, lower diabetes risk etc.) may be greater than the gains from reducing weight (i.e. losing fat). See this …

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111205165120.htm

Big Link Between Exercise And Sleep ...

If you want to get good sleep, don’t skimp on the exercise … and exercise will help you feel less sleepy during the day too!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122143354.htm

Central Heating And Obesity ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011112807.htm

This study shows why we want to increase the amount of brown fat and reduce the amount of white fat in our bodies.

Brown fat is far more metabolicly active and consumes a lot more calories.

If you turn down the central heating by a degree or two this winter then, as well as saving money, you will probably lose a few pounds (in weight).

After all - chickens that sit around in sheds all day doing nothing have only white fat - a true outdoor reared and active bird would have far more of the ‘dark meat’!

Staines Company Milestone ...

Congratulations to this pharmaceutical company in Staines …

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/astellas-employees-walk-500-million-steps-to-reach-corporate-health-milestone-128866473.html

for sponsoring such an employee walking milestone. Walking is such a fantastic and (nearly) risk free way to get gradual but significant health benefits.

See my article below for why …

http://www.sunningdaleosteopaths.co.uk/articles/2009/8/1/is-walking-good-for-me.html

Camberley and Heart Disease ...

Congratulations to Camberley on becoming the first BHF (British Heart Foundation) approved town!

http://www.camberleypeople.co.uk/Camberley-Heart-Town-Surrey/story-13328513-detail/story.html

There is little doubt that health and disease prevention are going to become increasingly big parts of our lives and communities over the next few decades.

And there is little doubt that heart disease is, in the main, eminently beatable!

Lifting things may be a good exercise after all!

I am more and more convinced that a stronger back comes from increasingly using the spine and hips to lift things off the floor, whether this be at the gym or during every day activities.

Clearly, good technique is vital as is a knowledge of your 'limits'.

But sensible lifting WILL make your back stronger!

Read this ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100415125949.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+sciencedaily+(ScienceDaily:+Latest+Science+News)

Getting rid of visceral fat through exercise really lasts!

The effect of exercise in getting rid of visceral fat seems to last a lot longer than the exercise itself ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029102740.htm

Another reason why Tai Chi (and Qi-Gong) can be good for you ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091004141000.htm

Ageing and muscle loss ...

One of the main problems with getting older is the gradual loss in the amount and tone of skeletal muscles that we get.

Regular resistance exercise can halt most of this of course, but the holy grail would be the following ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930084602.htm