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By the time you get this message, I will be home after a much-needed week in Kos. As I write to you, I’m sitting on our patio with the sun rising and a beautiful view of the cove in Kefalos. Of course, my mind is busy with packing, transfers, check-in, and getting back to our […]

Isn’t it great to actually to be having some proper Summer weather! Of course the heat isn’t great for everyone! We know that the very young and old can have problems as well as those with medical conditions and of course some medications don’t work as well, and ladies you might find your HRT regime […]

Please note there will be some class changes in the next couple of weeks, please see below. Isn’t it great that every day we have the opportunity to learn something new! I find new knowledge very inspiring and energising (in fact, I’m starting a new Psychology course this month—wish me luck, I’m very excited!). I […]

Thankfully, the extreme heat has gone and summer has returned. Well done to everyone who managed to continue working, running their homes, and even exercising through it! Even I had to admit defeat last week. With the agreement of the dancers involved, our Thursday dance class was cancelled. We did, however, make the most of […]

I was working with a sports therapy client this weekend who has recently upped her activity again but is struggling with aching muscles and joint pain. She has reduced her calories in order to lose weight and is “of a certain age”, which led me to ask about how much fibre she is eating. She […]

As a health and fitness provider for adults – many of whom I’ve had the privilege of working with for decades – I also have the challenge of keeping my body and my clients’ bodies working as well and optimally as possible over those many years! Part of that challenge is dealing with our mutual […]

A couple of blogs ago, I wrote about the exciting research connecting purpose and health, including the amazing findings linking purpose to the prevention of Alzheimer’s and the slowing of its progress when already present. I promised you a brief piece aiming to help you find your purpose. Well, here it is – I hope […]

How well did you survive in that heatwave? Our DYBO Dogs know how to stay cool in the sun!     Now the weather has cooled and we have been given a taste of – hopefully – a wonderful summer ahead, you might be in the mindset to really crack on with your fitness and […]

I’ve never been great in the heat but definitely even worse these days! So rest assured that I will be taking all precautions and actions to keep us from over heating at classes and PT – all 6 fans, plus bowls of ice at All Hallows, full A/C at our DYBO Studio plus modified content […]

Did you know that a sense of purpose has a greater impact on your health and well being than setting a plan does ! For example, aiming to stay healthy and well in order to be able to care for family, continue working, be disease free (in my case, my purpose is continue being able […]