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Did You Know?

  • 7 out of 10 adults in the UK do not do enough physical exercise
  • 85% of us develop back pain at some time
  • After the common cold, low back pain is the second most common cause for doctor visits
  • As much as 95% of back pain is related to poor posture
  • More than 50% of expectant mothers will experience backache either during the pregnancy or after
  • As many as 15% of people with back pain progress to permanent disability, and 60% suffer from a recurrence of pain within 1 year - unless they do something positive about it
  • Between 90% and 99% of diets fail to produce permanent weight loss
  • Strength losses occur at a rate of approximately 12%-14% per decade after the age of 50 years
  • With 20 days complete rest you can reduce stamina by 25% and strength by 35%
  • Physical activity releases endorphins which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. It also helps lower stress hormones like cortisol
  • Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which can help improve cognitive function and memory
  • Regular exercise can help you fall sleep faster and deepen your sleep
  • Regular physical activity can help maintain mobility and flexibility, reducing the risk of falls and injury
  • Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers
  • Weight-bearing exercises can help improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
  • Regular physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, improving its ability to pump blood throughout the body and helps to reduce blood pressure by improving the efficiency of the heart and blood vessels
  • Only 1 in 3 children are physically active every day
  • Only 49.1% of children aged 5–16 in England met the guideline of an average of at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day across the week


Invest In Yourself

Your body is designed to move. Give it the care it deserves.

You don't have to be young, fit or flexible to begin. You simply need to start where you are.

Small, consistent steps can make a meaningful difference to how you move, feel and function.

Quality over quantity. Control over momentum. Progress over perfection.

Helping you build a stronger body for life.

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