EXERCISE

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At some point in our life, we have all wondered how we could squeeze exercise into our busy schedules? Sometimes we haphazardly 'shoe horn' some physical activity into our week, and at other times we simply procrastinate and put it off until we feel we are able to spare the time. The trouble is, a day turns into a week, a week into a month, and.....well, you know how this story ends. If this sounds like you, the most important thing is to make a regular commitment to exercise, and stick with it. The best way to achieve this is through effective planning. If you write it down, or put it in your planner and include it in your daily routine, you are less likely to skip it. 

If you are new to exercise, or haven't exercised for a while, you can gradually begin to move more by choosing to take the stairs instead of the lift at work,  substitute that 5 minute car ride with a fifteen minute walk, or take the stairs at the tube station instead of the escalator. Of course, one of the keys to assimilating exercise into your day, is to make it enjoyable. It is therefore essential that you discover a method to make it not only  fun, but something that you look forward to doing. Those of you who do exercise on a regular basis, also need to alter routines frequently, not only to keep things interesting, but also because our bodies naturally adapt to the same types of repetition, and improvements and gains begin to plateau. 

So, there are obvious physical benefits to being active, but research also indicates that increasing movement also decreases symptoms of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, as well as improving overall mental focus.

We can help you to improve your motivation towards  exercise, by introducing you to a few tried and trusted techniques, that we can discuss during our sessions.

A note of caution, if you are new to exercise, or haven't exercised rigorously for a while, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns or worries, before you begin your new regime.