RBWM Innovation Fund Project

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  Blokes Losing Timber

  by JonDavey, almost 4 years ago
  

  Blokes Losing Timber (BLT) is all about helping blokes with their health & wellbeing so they can live happier, potentially more rewarding lives.

  There can be a tendency to try and make big changes quickly and this mostly ends in failure and disappointment for the bloke, resulting in falling back to the old behaviours and disappointment in oneself.

  BLT uses the Pareto Principle as the foundations which states that 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes, asserting an unequal relationship between inputs and outputs. So if our goal is to make a 20% change in our health &amp... Continue reading

  Blokes Losing Timber (BLT) is all about helping blokes with their health & wellbeing so they can live happier, potentially more rewarding lives.

  There can be a tendency to try and make big changes quickly and this mostly ends in failure and disappointment for the bloke, resulting in falling back to the old behaviours and disappointment in oneself.

  BLT uses the Pareto Principle as the foundations which states that 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes, asserting an unequal relationship between inputs and outputs. So if our goal is to make a 20% change in our health & wellbeing then we should see massive changes over time. Making a relatively small 20% change will also be more sustainable over the longer term resulting in fewer drop outs and ultimately happier blokes.

  With two key areas, health & wellbeing, we have subdivided into Mental Health & Wellbeing which includes Confidence, Happiness and Looking Good. Physical Health which includes Exercise, Food & Drink and Water. We’ll have Events based on face to face and online meetings. The aim will be to talk, laugh and sing (you don’t have to!) which may well involve eating & drinking.

  Talking, laughing and singing have all been proven good for your mental health and it’s our job essentially to get you laughing 20% more while eating & drinking 20% less ;)

  Are you up for the challenge?

  Join and become a BLT Member >>>

  Thank you.

  We're looking for a graphic designer to help us lay stronger foundations if you know of anyone?
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  TAI CHI FOR BETTER HEALTH 50+

  by Tina, almost 4 years ago
  

  Really pleased to be included in the Health and Wellness Project run by RBWM & NHS, my sincere thanks for the opportunity to make a difference go to Nicky and Sumayyah.

  My name is Tina and I have been awarded a grant to sustain Tai Chi Qigong classes for the over 50’s. This accessible and effective exercise routine involves gentle stretching and relaxing and has many health benefits, as well as calming mind and body. Overall health, wellness, balance and mobility can be greatly improved with regular practice. I strive to keep the classes as low cost as possible enabling... Continue reading

  Really pleased to be included in the Health and Wellness Project run by RBWM & NHS, my sincere thanks for the opportunity to make a difference go to Nicky and Sumayyah.

  My name is Tina and I have been awarded a grant to sustain Tai Chi Qigong classes for the over 50’s. This accessible and effective exercise routine involves gentle stretching and relaxing and has many health benefits, as well as calming mind and body. Overall health, wellness, balance and mobility can be greatly improved with regular practice. I strive to keep the classes as low cost as possible enabling participants to maintain attendance and reap the health benefits.

  I hope to make working with the project beneficial to all.

  
  
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  UNWIND 70+ YOGA

  by UnwindYS, almost 4 years ago
  

  So happy to be updating here about the Health & Wellness project I am running with the help of the RBWM & NHS team, Nicky and Sumayyah.

  
  

  I am Sandra and I have been awarded a grant to set up a yoga class for the over 70s and people with mobility issues.

  
  

  There is much research about yoga being effective as a preventative measure for current and future mobility issues and fall prevention is one of them, plus gentle strengthening, balance work. Making classes available for free or at very low cost to participants will open up the opportunity to... Continue reading

  So happy to be updating here about the Health & Wellness project I am running with the help of the RBWM & NHS team, Nicky and Sumayyah.

  
  

  I am Sandra and I have been awarded a grant to set up a yoga class for the over 70s and people with mobility issues.

  
  

  There is much research about yoga being effective as a preventative measure for current and future mobility issues and fall prevention is one of them, plus gentle strengthening, balance work. Making classes available for free or at very low cost to participants will open up the opportunity to do yoga to so many.

  
  

  So looking forward to getting started!

  Sandra