Articles tagged with 'Low impact activity' | Lifeplus Ltd Europe

Many of us may not even think about our joints until something has gone wrong — particularly if they become swollen or painful. This is often the case in particular when it comes to exercise. 

We recently sat down with German professional cliff diver and Red Bull Athlete, Iris Schmidbauer, who continues to push the boundaries of the sport as she works towards being the next world champion. We spoke with her about how she got to where she …

Pilates was founded with six key principles in mind: Breath, concentration, centre, control, precision and flow.

Many practitioners of Pilates find it to be more than a workout. In lots of cases, Pilates is a lifestyle. The benefits that come with practicing its exercises are incomparable, especially as a regimen you can teach and train yourself to master.

When it comes to how often one should exercise, the answer is often subjective. Generally, the recommendation is thirty minutes of exercise daily for five days a week. But when it comes to Pilates specifically, what’s the right amount to practice?

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can focus on for your health. From managing your weight, to improving your state of mind and overall fitness – the benefits of staying active are well known.

Malcolm Vincent, Lifeplus’ very own Managing Director and bike enthusiast, sat down with us to talk all things cycling. We discuss the benefits of being out on your bike, how Malcolm refuels after a ride, and the oldest bicycle in his collection …

Taking care of yourself and your growing baby is the priority during any pregnancy. However, there’s an understandable temptation to view this as a green light to let exercise take a back seat for 9 months.

Sustaining an injury is one of the quickest ways to derail your fitness efforts. Whether you’re an avid exerciser or are just about to embark on a new fitness programme, it’s important to know how to move and exercise properly so that you can avoid …

How do you feel when you get to the office after being stuck in morning traffic or on the train? Like most of us who drive to work, probably slightly hassled and unnerved. Maybe you’ve caught yourself looking enviously at the cyclists passing by the …

Exercise. Whether the word brings a rush of excitement or sparks a fear of dread, there’s no denying the fundamental truth that it’s good for us. Taking part in regular exercise not only makes you feel better about yourself, it has a couple of …