Active Life Therapy and Fitness

20/11/2025

Ladies and Gentlemen.
For Massage, Personal Training bookings and enquiries please go to the following website. Thank you :-)

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17/11/2025

10 Benefits of Regular Relaxation Massages

In today’s busy and stressful world, between work, family and friends it often feels like there’s no time to relax. But taking the time for regular relaxation massages is one of the best ways to improve your physical and mental health. Here are 10 benefits of relaxation massages that might just convince you to add them to your self-care routine:

1️⃣ Stress reduction: This is probably the most obvious benefit of a massage. Massages can reduce cortisol—the hormone associated with stress—by as much as 50%, leaving you feeling calmer and more relaxed.

2️⃣ Improved sleep: If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s rest, a relaxation massage can help. Massages release endorphins and promote cortisol levels, two factors known to improve sleeping habits. And you’ll awaken feeling refreshed and energized.

3️⃣ Higher energy levels: A massage helps to increase circulation, which in turn improves oxygen flow to the muscles. This translates to higher energy levels and better general health.

4️⃣ Pain relief: Those suffering from joint pain and backaches can find solace in a relaxation massage. Massages can alleviate muscle tension and tightness which can help to reduce pain.

5️⃣ Enhanced flexibility: In addition to relieving pain, massages can also help to increase flexibility and range of motion. This is especially useful for athletes who have to be in peak physical condition.

6️⃣ Improved posture: Stress can cause us to hunch forward and affect our posture. Massages can ease tensions in the upper back and neck, resulting in better posture and fewer aches.

7️⃣ Mental clarity: Feeling foggy minded? Relaxation massages help to stimulate the brain by releasing hormones like serotonin. This boosts your energy levels and improves mental acuity.

8️⃣ Reduced anxiety: Research has shown that massages are an effective way to reduce anxiety. As the body relaxes, your anxiety will dissipate, resulting in better overall physical and mental health.

9️⃣ Increased immunoreactivity: Massage therapy has been known to decrease cytokines, which are related to inflammation and can cause many illnesses. Having regular massages can boost your immune system, leaving you feeling healthier and stronger.

1️⃣0️⃣ Improved overall feelings of wellbeing: Life’s stresses can take its toll on the body and the mind. Taking the time for regular relaxation massages can help to clear your mind, reduce stress, and make you more resilient to life’s demands.

If you’re looking to make relaxation part of your self-care routine, why not take the plunge and book a massage with me at www.activelifetherapybedford.co.uk

11/11/2025

If you want, give this a go - it will Improve your balance, mobility, coordination. Just thinking outside of the box here with a more natural movement appriach to fitness that goes beyond - just getting fitter 😊

07/11/2025

Comment below and let me know how far you got :-)

04/11/2025

Best breakfast!
Marketing and advertising are so good that they make people believe that the best thing for breakfast is cereal – fortified with vitamins, minerals and other stuff 😊But let’s be honest, you probably know that it’s full of…..

Try moving to a less processed and natural way of eating. Here, a handful of nuts will keep me going for hours. It’s food that was designed to be eaten (unless your allergic) and it stops sugar cravings which leads to overeating.
Win win really
And no, fat is good for you and won't make you put on weight 😊

24/10/2025

22/10/2025

How To Coach Intermittent Fasting - I've Passed!
Another nutrition string to my bow.

I've had such a good experience with Intermittent Fasting (10lbs lost to date) that once I started the process I decided to learn how to coach it safely.

My BMI is now in the Healthy Range instead of Overweight and more importantly my Dad Belly (the big bit which stores unhealthy fat around your organs and is a major cause of various diseases) has dropped by 2 inches.

It feels so good to look in the mirror and know that I have dropped the weight I gained when Sammy was born - 9 Years of improvement :-)

I'm feeling thankful so thank you to all who comment, watch, and support all the crazy stuff I post :-)

17/10/2025

The stabilisation work from your shoulders and core are massive on this Crab Toe Touch.

In addition to working your whole body it makes this a much superior alternative to sit ups.

Also, it helps you get up off the floor – all good prep as we age.
Give me the 👍 if this makes sense to you :-) 👍

15/10/2025

Hey everyone :-) Here's a link to my YouTube Channel for you to have a chuckle at.

This first one is our first family training session for the Pyg Track, Snowdon, which we will be doing next year.

Apart from my own health and fitness you'll generally find all of the crazy stuff my family and I get up to.

Please like, subscribe, comment, and generally have a laugh.

14/10/2025

You’ve been fasting for 10 hours during sleep so your body is burning fat.

You add morning cereal which contains carbs and sugar, which is ok, however, this causes a spike in blood sugar levels.

Spikes are followed by quick lows with your body then demanding more food before lunch.

By not having breakfast you can avoid the high and low and just continue to burn fat

– that doesn’t mean starve yourself BTW, you should always listen to your body and EAT WHEN HUNGRY.

Learning how to manage hunger cravings and eating when hungry are 2 elements of my Nutrition Transformation Program which has helped me loose weight.

09/10/2025

Our bodies were designed to thrive during scarcity.

It was uncomfortable and yet the human body still survived – sometimes days and weeks without food. But this was normal.

Today we have a new normal – a time of plenty and comfort.

We seek out comfort and avoid discomfort at all cost thinking of it as bad.

I know that this is not what you want to hear. But is everyone telling you what you want to hear?
“This method is simple”
“You can eat as much as you like and still loose 20lbs”.

They are telling you what you want to hear NOT what you need to KNOW.

You only ever see the success stories, the before and after pictures, the dramatic transformation. You rarely see the 5 years later when the weight is back on with interest.

As a friend I encourage you to embrace a little bit of discomfort – Your future self will thank you for it.