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21/06

What exercise should we be doing?

  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 […]

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04/05

Thoracic Mobility or Immobility!

  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 […]

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21/11

The benefits of Prehabilitation

  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 […]

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17/11

CAN MOVE – Buckinghamshire

  Helping people living with cancer to become and stay active    Can Move is a partnership between the NHS and community providers to support the wellbeing of people living with a cancer diagnosis.  Can Move Exercise Professionals provide community based group activities to help cancer patients stay fit for treatment and to aid recovery.  […]

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25/10

30 Days of Planks and Thanks

  30 days of ‘Planks and Thanks’ is our exercise challenge for this month. Part one of the challenge is to practice and progress your plank using good control and technique. I recommend you keep a record of your planks i.e., the number of sets and duration each day so you can note your progress. […]

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28/04

Make Every Step Count Exercise Challenge🦶

  This May, I am introducing the ‘Make Every Step Count’ Exercise Challenge. This is a challenge to encourage you to track your step count and aim to increase the number of steps throughout the month. I have attached a template below for you to download and record your steps. Steps are easy to monitor using […]

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28/04

MS Awareness Week 🧡

  MS Awareness Week Charity’s, support groups, organisations and individuals have been getting involved sharing helpful information, resources and personal experiences about living with MS in support of MS awareness week.  I would like to send a special shoutout to all the MS warriors out there and have attached a few resources you might find helpful or interesting.    […]

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28/04

Join your local 5K Your Way group

  5K your way, Move Against Cancer is a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of every month.   Come on down to the Rickmansworth Park Run on the last Saturday […]

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28/04

Progress your push up this April

  “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do”   This April, I am introducing the April Progress your Push Up Challenge.💪 This challenge is to do 400 push ups in April. These push ups can be done in any form of your choice. It may be as a wall […]

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27/02

5 Exercises to Improve Balance ⚖️

  ✅ 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 […]

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18/01

5 exercises to help with muscle weakness

  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 […]

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22/11

Beat the New Year’s rush!

  As we are approaching the end of the year, many of us will be thinking more about the changes we will be making in the new year. This might be vowing to take up a new exercise class or it could be deciding to ditch the unhealthy habits. Research has found that around 71% […]

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29/07

Bounce Back Exercise attends the Sport Parkinson’s Try-athlon

  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 […]

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22/06

Taking More Steps Daily may Lead to a Longer Life – Research Zone

  Research presented at the American Heart American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2021 has shown that taking more steps per day both at once or in short spurts could increase your life expectancy.   What researchers found? In this study 16,732 women over 60 wore a waist step counter for […]

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10/06

1 Year of Bounce Back!

  1 Year…  In April last year I set up Bounce Back Exercise to improve the provision of exercise for people with cancer, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other long term conditions.  Last June, I delivered my first Bounce Back session. A year on, I am still working with this client and feel so happy looking […]

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01/04

Exercise and Me – Bev

  A huge well done to our member of the month: Bev!  Bev started training with me in July 2020 as part of the Safe Fit trial with Southampton University. She started with three one-to-one sessions a week and is now a Bounce Back member and regularly attends the group classes. It has been fantastic […]

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10/11

What is the Best Exercise for Cancer Patients?

  1. Snack on exercise Multiple shorter bouts of exercise may be just as beneficial as doing longer periods of exercise. Starting small can create good exercise intentions and can actually result in increased exercise uptake and long-term exercise adherence. Try breaking your exercise down into smaller chunks. 150 minutes can be broken down into 22 […]

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08/10

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

  October is breast cancer awareness month. This is an international health campaign organised by breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease as well as raise funds for research and support. Bounce Back Exercise provides exercise support for people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer before, during and after treatment. This blog […]

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04/09

Exercise Tips to Improve Posture in People with Parkinson’s

  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 […]

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18/06

Bounce Back from Muscle Weakness

  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 […]

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10/06

Bounce Back from Fatigue

  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 […]

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