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To follow up from my previous blog ‘why we exercise’, I thought it important to next address the question, ‘what exercise should we be doing?’ The straightforward answer is 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and two strength sessions per week. The correct answer is that this is hugely personal and when diving a little […]
A client of mine was recently asked ‘what she was training for?’ Although we had a laugh about this, we were both pretty amazed by the question. Given the overwhelming evidence supporting the benefits of exercise we were surprised that some people are still of the mindset that exercise is for athletes training for […]
The thoracic spine (mid back) is made up of twelve vertebrates that extend from the shoulder to waist. It is important for the thoracic spine to stay highly mobile with the ability to flex, extend, and rotate however thoracic immobility can be common. Causes of Thoracic Immobility: Sitting at a desk for prolonged […]
Prehabilitation or ‘prehab’ means getting ready for your treatment. Some people find they have months or even years before treatment is necessary while for others treatment after diagnosis may be immediate. Whatever the time you have, this is that golden window of opportunity to put yourself in the best possible position to take on […]
Joe joined the online Bounce Back Classes back in January 2021 and started one to one sessions in July 2022. During his one-to-one sessions we focus on exercises specific to his goals including agility and stamina for football and exercises to improve his balance and mobility. Joe is an absolute pleasure to train and […]
There are various schemes out to offer financial support to people living with cancer and long term neurological conditions. The amount of support they can offer varies. Some charities can help with day to day expenses and others may make a contribution towards particularly costs. Exercise is a vital part of everyday life and […]
Many people can experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when the weather is very hot or humid. Here are a few tips and tricks for coping with the heat and keeping our core temperature low: Sip on ice cold water throughout the day to help you stay cool and hydrated. Don’t wait […]
✅ Balance exercises improve your ability to control and stabilise your body. They are particularly important for people with a cancer, Parkinson’s or MS where diseases and certain treatments negatively impact your balance Single leg stand (and move other leg around) Sit to stand and turn around Heel to toe and swing, lean and […]
A huge congratulations and shout out to our first member of the month for 2022 – Christine! Christine joined the Bounce Back group classes in October 2020 and later started seeing me for one-to-one sessions in February 2021. It has been fantastic working with Christine and wonderful seeing her enthusiasm for exercise as she […]
Persistent muscle weakness can be caused by a variety of different factors including health conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer and side effects of certain treatments including hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Exercise and a healthy balanced diet can help reduce and manage muscle weakness. ✅ Focus on functional exercises. These are exercises that […]
On Saturday 24th July, Sport Parkinson’s hosted it’s first ever Summer Try-athlon. This was a day for the Parkinson’s Community to come together and try a huge range of different activities. From football and walking netball to painting and aerobics, there was something to everyone. I was delighted to attend the event at […]
A huge well done to our member of the month: Teddy! Teddy joined Bounce Back in July 2020 to receive support with his exercise. He is always ready for a challenge and has shown significant improvements in all his test exercise scores including more than doubling his score in the sit to stand test and tripling […]
Although exercise may not be a cure for Parkinson’s, it has been shown to be one of the most powerful treatments. Exercise can help people manage symptoms and side effects and research has shown it can be effective in slowing down the progression of the disease. But the question still remains as to which […]
Resistance training commonly known as strength or weight training refers to any exercise that involves you lifting or pulling against a resistance. This includes exercises with dumbbells, resistance bands, machine weights or your body weight. Recent research looks at the benefits of resistance exercise and aims to understand more about ways we should […]
A huge well done to our member of the month: Nick! Nick joined Bounce Back in June 2020, training twice a week in one-to-one sessions and he has recently joined the group classes. Despite the challenges Nick has faced including his Parkinson’s side effects, Achilles tendonitis and various knee problems, he continues to […]
Parkinson’s disease affects the control of automatic movements. As a result, people with Parkinson’s often suffer from disturbed gait, impaired balance and decreased postural responses. It is important to try to maintain an upright posture. Poor posture can lead to an increased risk of falls, neck and back pain, a reduced range of movement […]
Persistent muscle weakness can be caused by a variety of different factors including a lack of exercise or lack of sleep, health conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer and side effects of certain treatments including hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Muscle weakness can be incredibly debilitating and lead to a significantly reduced quality of […]
Symptoms of fatigue includes tiredness, exhaustion and a constant lack of energy. Fatigue can be a direct result of a disease such as cancer, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis or it can be a side effect of different treatments. It can be caused by lifestyle factors such as stress, lack of sleep and lack of […]
I started Bounce Back Exercise after noticing that people with Cancer, Parkinson’s and MS are far too often neglected by the fitness industry. I aim to create more opportunities for people to come together and experience the benefits of exercise no matter their age, fitness, health or ability. My goals for Bounce Back Exercise: Create […]
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people. […]