Let’s face it, there seems to be a lot of bad news around just now. But with any luck, that low mood swing that commonly occurs during January will start to subside with the welcome arrival of February and it’s gradually lengthening hours of daylight. There’s still a bit of winter, and probably some more

A certain department store stops just short of a West End premiere for theirs. Then there’s a well-known purveyor of frozen foods who made an ad that was so controversial, it got banned. FitActive’s Christmas advert may be a little more low-key. And shorter. But never mind, here it is – put your volume up

Clients come to FitActive Personal Training for lots of reasons, the most-often cited being a wish to “become generally more fit”. As they get into their personal training sessions or regular fitness classes, clients frequently notice lots of other benefits that they weren’t expecting. An overall increase in muscular strength is a very useful asset

Now you may be desk-bound for many hours a day but that’s simply not a good enough reason to neglect the unsung hero that’s even busier than you are, supporting all your internal organs on a 24/7 basis. Yes folks, it’s the pelvic floor… …and if you’re not sure what and where that is, take

You may have been watching the BBC television series, Trust Me I’m a Doctor in which TV Doc Michael Moseley and friends bust some myths around health and exercise. Whilst I’m not in complete agreement with everything they tell us, I must confess I do like a bit of TV wellness of an evening. In

Women over 40 are generally busy people. Here’s what you need to know: Fitness over 40 needs a shift in focus from the previous decade’s efforts. Heart, bone and brain health are paramount. A functional pelvic floor will stop you wetting your knickers. It’s OK, the right exercise can sort it. Plus… you’ll look absolutely

I always enjoy meeting up with my good friend, and founder of BackActive, Andrea Ratcliffe. On this occasion, we chose to get together in Jaffe and Neale, Chipping Norton’s independent book and coffee shop with its flagship location in the market square. Andrea often has a plan or scheme in mind. Our get togethers are

The antidote to modern living OK so maybe not the complete antidote to all the issues of modern living, but definitely an antidote to one of them. Do you spend a lot of time at a computer? Behind the wheel of a car? Ever been pregnant? Nursing babies and small children? Then I would wager

Walking – the easiest, cheapest and most accessible form of exercise is totally marvellous for body and soul. So whether you do it for the mind, the body, to get a bit of exercise, or just to be sociable, you will reap the benefits! You can make your walking do more for you, whether it’s

So you’ve got a new baby? Congratulations! But it’s tough at times right? Let’s face it, on some days it’s as much as you can do to get out of your pyjamas so the idea of fitting in a workout can seem impossible not to say laughable. But getting out for a walk? Now that