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The day that changed my life – by Andy Williamson
An inspiring story from the amazing Andy Williamson. Shared by us with deep respect for his determination and the journey he has taken. In March 2011 I had a fairly serious car accident which...
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I can’t do running………… by Judi Gale
“Happy Christmas”, the card said, “Please don’t hate me! Love Laura!”. A piece of paper in it. I had been entered for the MK 5k race in March 2015 ! What was she thinking? I couldn’t do that. “It...
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Yoga is excellent for un-kinking the muscles and the spine. Basically it’s...
So let’s talk a little bit about Yoga. Most of you will know that I teach three Yoga classes at Happy Bodies and most of you will also know that I am crazy about it. Yes I may be an Eco-warrior,...
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A new start at Happy Bodies – by Andy Joy
Hi, I’m Andy! I have been in the fitness industry for a good few years now, building on my qualifications and experiences. I am very excited about starting at Happy Bodies and very excited to excel...
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Yorkshire 3 Peaks – by Laura Bowley
Well, that’s the second three peaks challenge of the year completed. I don’t think we have time to get a third in before the winter sets in, although we couldn’t have had worse weather for two out of...
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Health Benefits of Resistance Training For Youth – by Laura Bowley
For a long time it has been a common misconception that adolescents and young children should not take part in any kind of resistance type training with a risk of bone injury, specifically damage to...
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Christmas Gifts from Happy Bodies!
Happy Bodies has two Christmas offers! We can create vouchers for you if you would like them as gifts or just ring us on 01908 477066 to buy them for you! Class bundles: Buy 10 classes for £30 or… 3...
View ArticlePam’s Blog
Would you like to do the Yorkshire Three Peaks? asked Laura, we’ve done the National, this is shorter but more intense, you have a dog, you walk every day, you can do this, you need a challenge? So I...
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Gill’s Blog: A mother’s story
As I write this I’m packing to travel to see my son in Singapore – for the second time in 3 months. This time I’m packing holiday clothes and have plans for travel and exploration. Last time – on New...
View ArticleHappy Summer Holidays with Exercise Away
There’s no getting round it, now that school is out, we are entering the prime time of year for our summer holidays as a lot of us need to travel during the school holidays. Certain things are...
View ArticleJohnathan’s Pre-season Rugby Training.
For me the rugby pre-season is an exciting time. You’ve normally had 1-2 months off so you are excited to get back into it as you miss it. However in the back of your mind you also know that it is one...
View ArticleShould Runners Lift Heavy?
Should Runners Lift Heavy? You’ll be surprised how much strength work you should be doing in the gym. In addition to aerobic development, one of the key components to running faster is improving your...
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Kettlebell Competition
On the 4th of February Johnathan will be taking part in a kettlebell competition in Rushden, the English Open Kettlebell Championship. The competition is designed to test endurance, strength and your...
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How you can overcome neck, shoulder and upper back pain.
We see many people in the sports massage clinic who present or complain about pain or discomfort in their upper back, which radiates into their neck and often causes tightness in their shoulders. This...
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Workout on Holiday or at Home
Summer holidays are a brilliant time especially if you’re lucky enough to get away somewhere hot for a couple of weeks. With that often comes sunshine, relaxation and lots and lots of food. However...
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Alex’s Story
Like everything in life; timing is everything. For me joining the gym was no exception. You could say that I have been a member of Happy Bodies gym twice now. But that isn’t to say that the first time...
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30 Rainbow Vegetables Each Month
‘All disease begins in the gut’ so wrote Hippocrates sometime around 400BC. This idea has gained greater credence over the past 15 years as science has given us a greater understanding of our Gut...
View ArticleLaura’s Story
The Frustrations of Injury Everyone has times in their life when they find it hard to motivate themselves to exercise and be active. Especially when it’s dark outside, the sofa is calling and there’s a...
View ArticleRetirement, The Gym and Me
Early last November I was becoming very conscious that my 80th birthday was only a few weeks away. This had become a significant ‘milestone’ in my mind and it started me thinking about my retirement to...
View ArticleNew You Competition Winner
Stephanie was the winner of our New You in 2020 competition. This is the beginning of her journey: The festive period is over. My already over weight, tired, aching body has gained a lot of cheese...
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