And now for a little me time
THE POWER OF ... SERIES
Power of stretching
MOVIE TICKETS GIVEAWAY
AT THE FLICKS
MOVIE TICKETS GIVEAWAY by Lorna Gordon
Our lives are more sedentary than ever before , working from home is still happening so we don ’ t even have to walk to transport or from our car to where we work to get us moving about . But studies have shown the sitting is one of the worst things we can do for our bodies , so how do we counter this ?
Walking is always a great exercise , it ’ s gentle on your body and can be done with no special equipment by most people , however , if you want to keep your mobility tip top , you should add one more thing into your daily routine , stretching .
If you do regular exercise , you know that stretching before and after doing it is important to stop your muscles and joints from being sore post workout , but you don ’ t need to be heading to the gym to benefit from daily stretches , even if they are fairly basic .
Stretching will work your muscles , keep your joints fluid and can help stop back pain before it even starts . It helps you increase your range of motion , which can prevent injury . If you have ever felt your back twinge when you have bent down , you know exactly what I mean here . It also improves the flow of blood round your body , which can reduce inflammation . Gentle stretches
PODCASTS
by Lorna Gordon
Spooky season is here , and you know I love to hit you with a good creepy podcast for your listening delight ! This one is an interesting mix of short real life events sent in by listeners and longer episodes where the host , Emma , looks at wellknown paranormal occurrences .
The first thing I have to say is that Emma has a beautiful Irish accent which makes it an absolute pleasure to listen to . The shorter , ‘ mini ’ episodes are the real life stories sent in by listeners to the podcast and can talk about anything from visitation dreams to scare the pants off you encounters with ghosts , shadow people or newer spooky allow your muscles to relax , making you feel more comfortable and , if you sit at a desk to work , regular stretches through your day can help your posture . You don ’ t need to go all in and sign up to a yoga workshop to stretch and ease those hip flexors or lower back , but it will benefit you to learn basic stretches that you can do at your desk or on the floor at home .
YouTube have plenty of videos you can access for free to get an idea of what stretches you can do by yourself . If you are unsure of trying the exercises on your own there are lots of classes run by professionals who can check what you are doing to make sure you don ’ t over stretch or move your body in the wrong way .
As with all new exercise or health plan , check in with your GP if you are concerned about how stretching will affect you , but there are levels of stretching exercises suitable for all ages and stages of mobility .
Real Life Ghost Stories
phenomenon like the ‘ Rake ’.
In the longer episodes Emma will usually start them with a review of a horror movie she has watched , giving you a rundown of the story , what she liked about it and what didn ’ t go down so well . With the movie reviewed she moves on to the more in-depth stories that she has researched about topics like time slips , cursed video games and a recent one which retold a story called The Cave , which had shivers going up my spine .
Because of the spooky nature of these stories ( and Emma ’ s spicier language at times ) I would not listen in front of children in case they get scared , or remember the shadow man who comes out of their closet in the dark …
Release Date : In Cinemas October 24 Duration : 117 minutes | Classification : M Censorship Advice : Mature themes , violence , sexual violence , coarse language and nudity .
Lee opens in the South of France 1938 , where Lee Miller , a former model and now determined photographer , vacations with her artistic friends . With war looming , she follows her love , art dealer Roland Penrose , to London , where she struggles against the restrictions on female photographers at British Vogue . She eventually secures her own US War Accreditation and heads to Europe alone . Partnering with fellow photographer David E . Scherman , Lee captures pivotal moments of WWII , including the liberation of Paris and the horrors of the concentration camps . Directed by Ellen Kuras and written by Liz Hannah , John Collee , and Marion Hume , Lee showcases the resilience of women in a male-dominated field , featuring standout performances from Oscar winner Kate Winslet , Marion Cotillard , Andrea Riseborough , Andy Samberg , and Alexander Skarsgård . In Cinemas October 24
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