Taking a blood pressure reading is one of the most fundamental health tests carried out, both by medical professionals and those who work in the fitness industry such as myself.
So why is monitoring blood pressure so important?
One of the concerns with having high blood pressure (hypertension) is that quite often, people do not realise they [...]
On my last post I uploaded a photo and asked if you could find the 16 faces, how did you get on? Seeing faces in this photo is quite subjective, you may have seen a different number of faces to a friend, or another reader. The reason for this is, as humans our brains are [...]
Hello!
Well here’s a little introduction all about me. I thought that would be a good place to start, seeing as this is my first post for Talk Torbay. My name is Chris Batchelor, I’m a hypnotherapy and NLP practitioner based in Torquay. I help people with all sorts of personal change issues including, stopping smoking, losing [...]
I’ve just come back from London and one the most inspiring and thought provoking courses I have ever attended.
The course was Biosignature Modulation, a body composition and hormonal measuring method devised and developed by Charles Poliquin, that has been continually developed since 1982.
Orginally devised to help Olympic athletes get the most from their short off [...]
The big health story this week was the realese of new new figures by Cancer Research UK, showing a sharp increase in breast cancer cases over the past decade.
47,700 women were diagnosed in 2008
5,000 more than a decade earlier, a rise of 3.5 per cent
The numbers affected by the disease have doubled since 1971
The lifetime [...]
Sensei Dave Owen: Mixed marshal artist, boxing trainer, karate Sensei, personal coach and man not to be messed with!
When I started karate almost 50 years ago, I never imagined that martial arts would develop into such a mainstream sport as it has today. The emergence of the UFC has brought all martial arts into the spotlight, [...]
A fairly short post today.
I wanted to highlight one off my major bugbears when it comes to coaching people and improving their health.
But first I want to introduce you to a truly inspirational man named Jack Lalanne.
Jack Lalanne was most famous for his long running health and fitness show in the US, “The Jack Lalanne [...]
So the start of 2011 is nearly upon us and as with every new year, we all look forward with high expectations and the promise of a fresh start.
Being a personal trainer, this can be a very stressful time of year – everybody wants to start the new year afresh and “get into shape” after [...]
If you’re male, you probably won’t understand what the term “LBD season” means.
LBD (Little Black Dress) season is that time of year full of social commitments, formal balls and Christmas parties.
For a lot women out there this can be a stressful because of not having the figure they really want to show off. I’ve learnt [...]
Welcome
Welcome to my first post on Talk Torbay.
My name is Brian Ellicott and I have been working as a personal trainer since 2006.
In that time I have helped people from all backgrounds and professions achieve their fitness goals, improve their health and help them make the most of their life.
My aim for this blog to [...]
Coconut oil is one of the, if not the healthiest natural saturated fats you can buy. It has several thyroid promoting effects. It contains short and medium chain fatty acids which stimulate the immune system and help to modulate blood sugar. Coconut oil is an antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial meaning that it works much like [...]
Do you qualify for the G.P Referral Scheme?
The role of physical activity in the prevention and management of ill health has led to its inclusion in a number of key health policy documents, including The NHS Cancer Plan and National Audit Office Tackling Obesity in England. G.P. Referral Schemes are one intervention that can be [...]
Three Steps To Fitness Success
Ever wanted to get fit, but didn’t know where to start?
There are three common steps to success in achieving any of your goals, but these become particualry relevant when it comes to fitness;
1st Step
Just thinking about trying something new such as Getting Fit is the 1stphase, we call it pre-contemplation or the thought process. This proves that the [...]
NaturalE – The ‘New You’ Starts Here.
NaturalE is a new Weight Management Programme that will help you to reach and sustain your ideal weight
The programme will take place over a period of 13 weeks with a 90 minute session every Tuesday between 9:45am and 11:15am.
The first half of each session will consist of a weigh [...]
I think it is very relevant at the moment to discuss childrens health and fitness, especially after last nights TV program ‘Spoilt Rotten’ brought to light the amount it costs the NHS to treat children for illness and injuires that could of completely been avoided.
Obesity, rotting teeth and passive smoking were just some of the [...]