Fitness and Muscle

Since the mid nineties it has been thought that strengthening the abs with crunches could help to reduce back pain.  However it now seems that this may not be the case.

Work carried out in an Australian physiotherapy lab in the mid 90’s, which theorized that increased abdominal strength could decrease back pain, may not be as foolproof as once thought.

The study led to an array of products and books promising washboard abs and even fitness and sports instructors took the claims on board.  Most of us Read the rest of this entry »

It may seem like I’m pointing out the obvious, but alcohol and exercise just aren’t compatible.  I’d like to talk about my own experience with alcohol and just how it affected my physical fitness, and my general health and wellbeing.

Problems with alcohol began to arise for me when I started college. Read the rest of this entry »

In these harsh economic times it can be difficult to stay positive, especially if your future hangs in the balance. You may be struggling to keep your head above water, as the recession leaves millions of us jobless, and uncertain of our future. Read the rest of this entry »