Author: Flex Body Corporate

Going to the gym on a regular basis can be a struggle. Whether you’re busy at work or at home (or both), or you just can’t drag yourself off your sofa to go running, there are hundreds of reasons why we put off exercise. But still, exercise we must. So, how can you find an exercise…

In our 40s we need to take better care of ourselves, says Anna Tyzack. Here are 40 ways in which you can maximise your health, happiness and wellbeing as you meet midlife head on…. There is no louder wake-up call than crossing the threshold into middle age. Turning 40, according to cancer specialist Dr David…

Our physical, mental and emotional selves are intricately linked and so it stands to reason that if we’re feeling anxious and unsettled that we will find it near impossible to balance on one leg. In the same way, if we work on our physical balance we will find nervous feelings start to abate and we will experience…

Many of think that learning stops once we finish school or university but scientists are continuing to discover the importance of learning in brain function and our mental health. Here we share 10 reasons to explore, discover and enrich your world. 1. Avoid boredom It’s easy to become disinterested and unmotivated when we’re not stimulated.…

When the weather is cooler our water consumption can drop. To maintain good health, ensure water stays part of your everyday routine. Hydration Habits Keep a bottle on your desk or in the car Have a glass of water upon waking to re-hydrate the body Add a squirt of lemon or lime juice to add a…

As working mothers there just never seems to be enough hours in the day to get it all done. Try out these realistic hacks to bring the balance back into your life: Prioritise your sleep. We all know that functioning on too little sleep can lead to irritability, inefficiency and ultimately, health issues. If you…

We all know the importance of resilience but sometimes life throws a curveball and stops us in our tracks. So, is it possible to move on and how do we keep going? Stories abound of people who have experienced financial ruin, war zones, abuse, devastating grief or tragic health events. It can be hard to…

While we can’t really change our basal metabolic rate (the rate at which our body uses energy for basic functions, eg, breathing, circulating blood around the body, regulating hormones etc), we do have a lot of impact on our overall metabolism. Movement and general activity has a huge affect on our metabolic rate. Have you…

Sometimes the excuses not to exercise come to us much too easily.   Here are our 3 most common that we’ve re-framed and added in solutions.   I’M TOO BUSY: This is probably the most common of all the excuses that pop up. Just remember, anything is better than nothing – so even if you…