Ange DoveOne of the most damaging myths in health and fitness is the belief that if you don't have an hour, there's no point starting. It's an appealing excuse because it sounds logical.
Ange DoveWhen you're younger, fitness is often associated with appearance. People exercise to lose weight, gain muscle, fit into certain clothes or prepare for holidays. The focus tends to be external. We pay attention to mirrors, scales and photographs.
Ange DoveWalking into a gym after a long absence can feel surprisingly similar to arriving at a school reunion. You know you belong there. You know nobody is actually paying much attention to you.
Ange DoveThere comes a stage in life when exercise becomes unnecessarily complicated. Suddenly there are wearable devices measuring things we didn't even know needed measuring.