Wellness Lincs
Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Tattershall, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby and surrounding areas.
Blog Posts
10/8/23 ~ Is 10,000 steps for health really the magic number?
For some time we have lived our lives aiming for the mythical number of 10,000 steps, not truly understanding the origins of this. It turns out that this was concocted from a marketing campaign rather than being based on scientific research. Nevertheless, a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests […]
29/6/23 ~ Sweetener Aspartame now believed to be a carcinogen
For many years we have been concerned about the use of artificial sweeteners and ingredients. Now the World Health Organisation's cancer research agency is set to declare Aspartame (used in many foods and drinks as a low calorie sweetener - from Diet Coke to flavoured yoghurts) as a possible carcinogen. A carcinogen is a substance […]
12/5/23 ~ Why walking is so good for our health
There's nothing better than being immersed in nature and fresh air. Whether it's a walk in the park, taking a trip beside a river or strolling around your own neighbourhood, walking is something that is accessible to so many of us. The Mental Health Foundation says that 'even a short burst of 10 minutes of […]
12/4/23 ~ Why is resistance training so important?
We all know that aerobic exercise is good for us, such as walking, cycling, running or using the stairs instead of the lift. But why is it important to include resistance or ‘strength’ training in our days too? As we get older we find that we begin to lose muscle mass as well as bone […]
8/3/23 ~ New seated exercise class
I'm really pleased to be hosting a new seated exercise class at Tattershall Village Hall, in Lincolnshire, starting on April 18th for an initial 6 week trial. This will be each Tuesday morning from 9-10am. We'll do 30 mins aerobic exercise seated, with some resistance work using bands, followed by 30 mins social time with […]
4/1/23 ~ Budget friendly food
With prices going up, eating healthily but without spending a fortune is possible. We'd like to share with you this easy (and incredibly tasty) minestrone soup recipe which serves 5 people and works out at just 80p per serving! Ingredients: 2 tsps olive oil 180g white onion, chopped 250g carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery […]