Forget the myths about exercise during pregnancy. Whilst this is obviously a time to be careful, if your doctor and midwife agree, exercise done the right way can bring many benefits: physical fitness and emotional well-being.
Autumn can be a beautiful time of year – crisp leaves on the ground, changing autumn colours and a lovely breeze in the air. The weather is changing, children are back to school. Routines are again in place – it’s time to get back into exercise!
We’ve had very changeable weather, from freezing snow to biting cold and high winds. The weather can make outdoor training difficult or just unpleasant. Here I suggest 10 exercises – a 10-minute workout requiring no equipment – that you can do anywhere.
Understanding an injury – and settling on an effective way to aid recovery and healing – is not always easy. But by paying attention to your body and listening to the advice of experts, you are more likely to get back to health safely and quickly.
Have a drink, by all means. But, the long-term benefits of lifestyle changes – more sleep and exercise, less alcohol, better diet – mean that we should try not to go overboard when Dry January gives way to February and the rest of the year.