Quick Tips

Five simple movements each morning, mobilising toes, rolling the arch, massaging sore spots, keep your feet moving well all day. Make it part of your routine.

The seated clamshell strengthens legs, hips, glutes and pelvis, and eases lower back tension. Just 5 reps, 2 sets a day, especially useful if you sit most of the day.

Rounded shoulders or a forward head often creep in gradually. Physiotherapy identifies which muscles are tight or weak and builds a plan to rebalance your body.

A 2023 UCL study found that swapping just a few minutes of sitting for movement improves cholesterol and heart health. Intensity matters more than duration.

A short walk after a meal helps smooth blood sugar spikes, aids digestion and lifts your mood. Even 10 to 20 minutes after lunch can make a real difference.

Dehydration, inactivity and stress all stiffen your back, not just age. Staying hydrated and moving regularly through the day are simple habits that really help.

Yoga, tai chi, Feldenkrais and strength training all improve balance and lower your risk of falling, at any age. A little regular practice goes a long way.

Break up long sitting spells every 30 minutes with a short walk, a stretch, or a trip up the stairs. Small, regular movement protects your body more than you’d think.

Slouching loads your tailbone, a delicate structure not built to bear weight. Find the balance point on your sits-bones instead, and your lower back will thank you.

A run leaves your muscles full of lactic acid. Stretching afterwards speeds up recovery and keeps your muscles flexible enough for their full range of motion.

Feldenkrais drew inspiration from yoga’s slow, mindful movement. If you love yoga’s focus on body awareness, Feldenkrais lessons build on that same foundation.

Running doesn’t wear out your knees, poor training does. Up to 80% of running injuries come from doing too much, too soon: listen to your body, not just your watch.