January 2025 Newsletter
January 7, 2025
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
As we welcome 2025, it’s time for new year resolutions. Have you set yours yet? Perhaps you’re considering a fitness challenge for charity, or simply for personal achievement.
Our Physiotherapists are dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness aspirations, whether you’re aiming to run a marathon, improve your flexibility, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. With personalised plans and expert advice, they ensure that your journey is both safe and effective.
From beginners to seasoned athletes, our team is equipped with the knowledge and tools to guide you every step of the way. Let’s make 2025 your happiest and healthiest year yet!
New Class
Our running Strength & Conditioning classes are coming back!
Including strengthening exercises into your weekly running training is a great way to improve resilience and get the most out of running. The benefits include:
Reduced injury risk
Improved single leg control and stability
Improved core strength
Improved running form
Our classes are physio led – by our running specialist Emma, who will take you through the exercises, making sure to modify any movements to suit your needs and training level. Our small group classes are also a great way to meet other runners.
Take a look at our class website page for more information on what to expect from the class and pricing https://www.healthandexercisematters.co.uk/exercise-classes/running-strength-and-condioning/
If you would like to join or have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Dry January
The beginning of January marks the start of the Dry January initiative. There are numerous advantages to eliminating alcohol from your routine.For starters, participants often experience improved physical health, as abstaining from alcohol can lead to better sleep, increased energy levels, and even weight loss. Mental clarity and focus tend to improve as well, providing a refreshing start to the new year.
Whether for health reasons, personal growth, or simply the challenge, Dry January offers a positive and transformative opportunity for many. Check out the Dry January website which is full of useful tools to help you!
Photoshoot
Our clinic recently had a professional photoshoot!
It was a great experience to have our services professionally captured, and now our website and media will be filled with our images. We’re so excited to share these visuals with you all and showcase the welcoming environment we strive to create. The photos truly highlight the dedication and care our team puts into every interaction with our patients. We hope that these images will give everyone a glimpse into the warmth and professionalism that define our clinic. Stay tuned as we update our platforms to reflect this new, vibrant look!
Exercise of the Month
This exercise is great to increase core strength and stability!
The plank also helps reduce injury – It’s a must for any workout!
To perform the plank:
1. Get into position by holding yourself up off the ground with your forearms and toes , Or you can use your hands as if you were in a press-up position!
2. Keep your back straight and squeeze your glutes for balance while tightening your midsection.
3. Hold this position for as long as possible
4. If this is too difficult , drop your knee’s to the floor and hold your upper body
Fitness Challenge!
For January’s fitness challenge – Complete a plank hold for at least 1 minute
Work on the plank hold every day and see how you improve. Don’t forget to let us know how you get on with the challenge!