My 40th birthday is now just six months away and, although I know it’s not really a big deal, it’s a constant in my mind. And my knees too, for that matter. That is to say that, while I’m still as fit and active as I was ten years ago, I’m really feeling it these …
As I’ve said a number of times recently, I’ve changed a lot since becoming a dad. For the most part, this is in terms of my outlook on life, but there have been some physical changes too. I’ve definitely put on a little weight in my eight years of parenting and it started pretty early …
My latest Sealy Deeper Sleeper challenge is all about exercise. I was sent a pedometer and asked to attempt 10,000 steps a day to see if keeping active improved my sleep. It seemed to be useful timing as the band on my Fitbit had recently broken and I hadn’t got round to buying a new one! …
One of the biggest challenges modern parents face is making sure their children get enough outdoor exercise. Due to the increased availability of screen time, it can be easy to allow things to slide – no playground equipment pun intended! I believe in encouraging good habits early on, but know that I need to do more. Theory …
I was surprised to read some recent research which discovered that almost half of adults confessed that the furthest they could run is half a mile. Despite working from home, having three children and asthma for good measure, I manage to keep fit so anybody can! If that’s not motivation enough, here are some other reasons …