Edinburgh Health and Fitness

18/12/2020

Let’s Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health, grounded in quality research — because looking after your wellbeing takes work, but it doesn't have to be tough. Australian author Jeremy Godwin presents weekly episodes with easy and proven ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing every day. Each episode covers one specific topic (like over-thinking, stress, purpose, etc.) and gives you tools to put into practice immediately. Let’s Talk About Mental Health is available on all major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Castbox, iHeart Radio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Stitcher & YouTube); find out more at http://www.letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au. 🙂🙂🙂

15/12/2020

Everyone moves at different paces. It is easy to feel that the constant change occurring around us is overwhelming, that we are being left behind. But our journey is more valuable than our destination. Just as no two journeys are the same, no individual stories are the same. You may not be where you want to be today, but if you work to take the right steps, you will be closer than you were yesterday. 👟👟👟

09/12/2020

Jonny Wilkinson is one of the most decorated and recognisable faces in rugby history. Jonny scored 1,246 points from 97 Test appearances, the most famous being his drop goal that won the World Cup for England in 2003.

In a stellar career Jonny would accumulate four Six Nations titles with England and at club level he left Newcastle after helping them to Premiership and Powergen Cup titles and joined RC Toulon winning the Top 14 and European Cup.
But Jonny’s public success is only part of his story. He speaks frankly and inspiringly about the pressure of expectation and the mental health implications of leading a life defined by others.

Such a great episode 😀😀 if you want to listen, you can find it here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-high-performance-podcast/id1500444735?i=1000491917639

07/12/2020

Repost:

📚💚The university campaign continues today. It aims to help uni students talk about their mental health, to recognise when they’re struggling, to provide tips on ways to cope and to normalise the ups and downs of uni life.

🤝 The campaign was co-produced between students and

📚 Today’s focus is ‘Self-care and help-seeking’

❓What is your version of self-care? What helps you to reach out for support?

💚 “It’s important to know that your problems aren’t insignificant, and you don’t need to be a certain level of “broken” to seek help.” - 💬 Tom

🤝 Remember that there are lots of different ways to get support at uni - family, friends, partners, friends’ parents, carers, lecturers, academic advisor, tutor, head of school, residential advisor, uni wellbeing services, uni chaplaincy team, counsellor, GP, nurses, helplines, chat rooms, websites.

📅 There are roughly 210 days in a uni year. Don’t be afraid to take one for yourself.

☝ Swipe up in stories or click on the link in our bio to find out more about the campaign.

☎️Need support?
🧡 are the UK’s student mental health charity. Find out about their support programmes and resources.
💛 provide essential support for anyone under 25. Find out about their helpline, webchat and crisis messenger

💚 are available 24/7 for free on 116 123 (UK), whatever you’re going through, they’re here to listen.

💙Visit Student Space a new programme set up to support students through the coronavirus pandemic: studentspace.org.uk

04/12/2020

Hope you’re all hanging in there in deadline season. Don’t forget to treat yourself once in a while. keeping us uplifted 😄😄😄

08/11/2020

The NEW Social app for Edinburgh uni students 👩‍🎓

Sign up to to be added to your course chat! 💬

04/11/2020

As students work through the following questions to build your own mental fitness action plan to help yourself through the winter months.

It is a simple yet effective tool to help students stay mentally fit and be ready to cope with setbacks. 💪

20/10/2020

Make sure you check out new podcast, 🦋

Georgia opens up on taboo topics, whilst talking to exciting new guests each week including !!
It’s not one to miss 🤩

Available on all podcast platforms 🎧

18/10/2020

Meet our new PT!!! 🤩

“I firmly believe that exercise is a small component of the holistic sphere of health and well-being. As a fitness instructor, I advocate for exercise to be utilised as stress and anxiety management tool, particularly during this current period in time!
I have always used exercise to de stress and move my body in a way that makes me feel good; working in mental health services in the NHS, means I rely on exercise, whether this be a home workout, a walk, or a gentle stretch, to help me wind down at the end of the day.
I like to integrate training and experiences from my MSc in Psychology of Mental Health, and my professional to encourage mindful practices to my clients.
I became involved with EHF when I was a masters student at the University of Edinburgh and loved being involved with the community. I am really excited to continue working in partnership with EHF as a fitness instructor, providing students with an affordable way to access personalised training programmes and stress/anxiety management tools!”

If you haven’t already make sure you book your slots for the 1:1 consultations on Tuesday🦋

17/10/2020

Rebrand Alert: 🚨

Due to COVID-19, we can no longer run EHF as we would have liked. So we have decided to take a different approach to things, still providing the same services but putting the focus primarily on everyone’s wellbeing as we know this isn’t an easy time to be a student!

As a society, we are committed to making your time at Edinburgh as fun as possible even throughout the pandemic!! Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for some exciting things to come. 🥳🥳🥳

Love,

EHF x

07/10/2020

Don't forget to sign up for our PT session with Steven Collins from BioStrong at 5pm. He's full of knowledge that can be used to alter your at-home workouts to suit you and make sure you are reaching your personal goals. 💪
Sign up on the link below. See you online tomorrow! 😄

Another HIIT session with Steven, also an opportunity to ask questions about your personal programmes

02/10/2020

Here’s what next week is looking like 😄

Make sure you visit our website or click the link in our bio to book your slots.

In the meantime, keep working on your personalised training programmes from and get ready to ask him any questions on Thursday.

We hope you have a happy, healthy weekend 😊💪