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Muscle etymology: How do muscles get their names?

Posted: 19th Nov, 2024 by Dave Lee

This article may not appeal to everyone. However, if you have ever struggled to memorise the correct anatomical names for muscles, it may be beneficial to you. I have adapted an old handout I provided to students – understanding the origins of muscle names can significantly simplify the learning process. The terminology used to name […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Movement theme for 2024

Posted: 14th May, 2024 by Dave Lee

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is currently underway, having started on 13th May and running until 19th May. Spearheaded by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme focuses on “Movement: moving more for your mental health.” In this post, we will not explore the benefits of movement and exercise for mental health. Instead, our […]

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Examining the UK’s decreasing life expectancy

Posted: 19th Mar, 2024 by Dave Lee

Recent findings reveal a concerning trend in the UK’s life expectancy, which has declined to its lowest point in a decade, as highlighted by a recent article in The Guardian (see links). The data indicates a notable decrease in longevity, primarily attributed to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics show that boys born between […]

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The power of walking

Posted: 14th Feb, 2024 by Dave Lee

As I was browsing through the latest news on MSN, I was struck by the number of stories that focused on walking – you can check some of them out below. This prompted me to explore the topic of walking in this post and share with you the remarkable benefits of walking for our health […]

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How to spot health misinformation and disinformation online

Posted: 6th Feb, 2024 by Dave Lee

The internet is a powerful tool for accessing and sharing information, but it can also be a source of confusion and misinformation. Especially when it comes to health topics, it is important to be able to distinguish between accurate and reliable information, and misinformation and disinformation. Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread […]

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Exercise is ‘1.5 times more effective than counselling or medication’ in treating depression and anxiety

Posted: 28th Nov, 2023 by Dave Lee

If you are feeling depressed or anxious, you might want to consider adding some physical activity to your daily routine. Sports Management magazine recently featured a research study by the University of South Australia, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which has found that exercise is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or […]

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Using social media to retain personal training clients

Posted: 14th Feb, 2023 by Dave Lee

In my last post, I discussed using social media to recruit new clients. This post follows on, looking instead at how to use social media for retaining (keeping) clients. Retaining clients as a personal trainer is essential for growing and maintaining a successful business. Social media can be a powerful tool for keeping in touch […]

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