There are some diseases and conditions which are caused by the way you live your life and your habits. They’re known as lifestyle diseases as the video above explains. In today’s society, we not only have an abundance of food (and not always the healthiest food), we also have more opportunities than ever before to be less active and plenty of opportunities for increased stress levels. The pressure at work and in society can raise our stress levels, which, when…

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There’s nothing worse than suffering through your job with aches and pains in your lower back. It can make the day feel longer and can really put a dampener on your mood. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to preventing, diagnosing and treating lower back pain, which is why I’ve created a series of informative videos dispelling the myths and revealing the facts. In this article, I’ll discuss myth two – sitting up straight. Sitting…

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Lower back pain at work is a very common condition. Many people who have sedentary jobs often suffer pain that can increase over time. Continue reading and I will explain how lower back pain is caused. I will also show you some surprising ways to help prevent and overcome back pain in the future. You can also watch this informative video to find out more. Lower back pain causes Lower back pain is often caused because we don’t use our…

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Lower back pain is a very common complaint and is normally muscular. Such back pain can be onset with no apparent cause, or by a specific strain or sprain. Read on as I explain how to prevent and reduce lower back pain at work, and also which exercises can prevent injury and build strength, which you can also find out more about in this helpful video. Lower back pain and the workplace Modern workplaces such as offices and factories can…

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It’s February now, and, as we all know, that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! In this month of love, it’s very important to remember to love yourself, first and foremost. In this video, we discuss how you can choose the best exercise for you – exercise that will help you to feel confident in your body and your own physical ability. In fitness, as in love, it’s also important not to jump right in at the deep…

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Many readers may not be aware of this, but there is a condition that sounds like something very ordinary, but actually causes more disability in the workplace than anything else. This condition is ‘lower back pain’, characterised by a moderate to severe pain at the bottom of the back, which sometimes spreads to the top of the legs, too – in this case, it is known as lumbago or sciatica. You won’t have to search for long to find someone…

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If you’ve been struggling with aches and pains in your lower back whilst at work, please take a look at the video above, where I offer advice on the best ways to curb the issue. At Christopher Hole Training, my aim is to help you to overcome your injury, improve your fitness levels and become healthier. To do this, we will look at the life course of your back pain. This can be broken down into: The initial cause In…

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With the mainstream media offering up plenty of articles about the health benefits of wine, it’s easy to see why many of us see it as something that might be good for us. However, such sensationalist articles often fail to provide the whole story, opting for soundbites that will entice readers as opposed to rigorous scientific reasoning. So how legitimate are these claims, and how might we enjoy a glass of wine in the healthiest way? These are very common…

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In today’s blog I will be looking at overcoming lower back pain and becoming stronger, fitter and more aware of the things that may cause the pain. Please have a look at our YouTube channel for lots of interesting videos and this video above explaining the importance of learning the correct, basic exercise skills. Understanding your body and how it works We can use exercise to help eliminate lower back pain and become more flexible and mobile. The first thing…

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A common misconception about people with high fitness levels is that they are almost immune to injury. However, this is simply not the case, and people at the top end of the fitness spectrum can actually be far more vulnerable to injury than those with average fitness levels due to the sheer amount of sporting activity they get up to on a weekly basis. Common injuries suffered by athletic people include knee injuries, muscle strains and sprains, shin splints, shoulder…

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