If you find yourself struggling to keep up your motivation for your workout routine, you are definitely not alone. It is so much harder to head out for a run or a gym session on a cold dark winter morning or a chilly winter evening after work. So if your willpower needs a bit of a boost to maintain your fitness level going into Spring and Summer, here are four ways to help yourself! Listen To Your Body We all suffer from the 'winter blues' from time to time. Remember that exercising can … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Keep Up Your Workout Motivation This Winter
How To Succeed With New Year’s Resolutions For a Healthier You in 2018
As someone, (not your Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson!) once, sagely, said - "New Year's Resolutions are like babies - fun to make, but hard to maintain"! However, Max points out that a single resolution, broken down into small, achievable goals to aim for in a given time-scale will be easier to achieve. Being able to celebrate small milestones along the way is more likely to lead to success than waiting to celebrate when we have attained the end-goal. Healthier Lifestyle … [Read more...] about How To Succeed With New Year’s Resolutions For a Healthier You in 2018
Depression Awareness in Men
It is a fact that women are more likely to have an awareness of the problem of depression and to seek help if they are affected. Estimates suggest that one in four men is depressed, but men are much more likely to mask the symptoms. In many cases, they experience physical symptoms such as persistent headaches or back pain. Their loved ones, and even their GPs, may not recognize that they are suffering from depression. Depression can affect men of all ages, regardless of their profession or … [Read more...] about Depression Awareness in Men
Preventing Back Pain for Back Care Awareness Week
BackCare, the leading charity in the UK for those affected by neck or back pain problems, runs an awareness week on a different theme each year. The theme for this year's Back Care Awareness Week (BCAW), which runs from 2nd - 6th October this year, is "Back Pain in Education". Back and neck pain affecting adults costs the UK economy £15bn and result in more than 4,000,000 lost working days every year. BackCare has decided to target children and young adults during BCAW this year because, many … [Read more...] about Preventing Back Pain for Back Care Awareness Week
Migraine Awareness Week in UK
Migraine Awareness Week is running from 3rd - 9th of September this year. Migraines and headaches of all kinds can bring misery and, as Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson knows all too well, the problem can have a severe impact on the lives of those affected. The theme of this year's awareness week is 'Breaking migraine stigma together'. Migraine can carry a stigma - as many people still do not understand the condition. This results in those affected feeling alone, isolated and left to cope … [Read more...] about Migraine Awareness Week in UK
Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), have announced that they are rolling out a new warm-up program this summer across all levels of the community game. This simple to implement, four-stage workout, developed as part of a study on young Rugby players, by the University of Bath, reduced injuries among the young players who participated, by at least 70% and the incidence of concussion by 59%. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson, says that this program, focusing on balance, strength and movement … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
