JakeDentonPT

Don't want to go to the gym? Don't worry! Outdoor training has a whole host of additional benefits for you! As the colder months and darker evening are drawing in, its all too easy to stay inside.    Except, it's probably more important to get outside more!     All through the warmer months, we spent hours outside, soaking up the sun. Then, in the colder months, we hide inside and suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.    Yes! Seasonal Affective Disorder is real! According to the NHS, it is believed to be caused by a lack of sunlight. The sunlight we enjoy during the summer reduces our melatonin (known as the sleep hormone), and increases our serotonin (improves our mood).  By absorbing less sun, our melatonin levels increase, making us feel sleepy more, and our serotonin levels decrease, which can lead to feelings of depression. (To clarify, depression is a completely separate condition, and it is recommended to visit your GP if you feel depressed)....

  I have been caught out a couple of times running around the park barefoot!    To clarify - I have not had my shoes stolen, I have just seen a lot of research in support of barefoot running (as well as my own biomechanical assessments of barefoot running at university)!  Now, this article is not to tell you to run around barefoot. I recommend doing your own research and making up your own mind. This article is to demonstrate the research that I do, and how this could impact what I advise.   Some of the best leaders in history, have been willing to get down and dirty. For centuries, Kings have lead their armies into battle, and modern royalty serve in the armed forces. The Grand Ol' Duke of York, while a nursery rhyme, is based on a true story of the Duke, who lead his men up a hill to battle an opposing force - he didn't sit at the bottom of the hill enjoying the sunshine.    And that is what I will do. If I research something interesting, I will try ...