I’m generally up for trying any kind of fitness, but running is the one I have a love/hate relationship with. I love it because it is free, simple, exhilarating, meditative and rewarding. It’s also the easiest way to get a shiny medal by doing a race! But at times I hate it because, well, it … Continue reading
I recently cancelled my gym membership – partly to save money, and partly so I have the freedom and flexibility to try other active things. In between sampling cool new classes and notching up the running miles in the great outdoors, I’ve also been discovering workouts I can do at home. And that is how … Continue reading
Christmas is a time for over-indulgence – and so it should be! But if you fancy having some healthier festive snacks to hand, then knock up these energy balls with a Christmas Pudding twist. They’re super quick to make and can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days or the freezer … Continue reading
When Winter rolls around our bodies tend to need a little more TLC. The cold weather can dry out your skin, short days can dampen your mood and silly season has you eating all the bad food, getting very merry with the drink and not getting enough beauty sleep. All this can leave your body and mind wrecked, … Continue reading
Silly season is nearly upon us – a time for eating, drinking and being very merry! Most of us will wait until January to start our new year health kick, and attempt to undo all that overindulgence. But don’t you remember the saying: prevention is better than cure? Instead of giving in to festive fever and cursing yourself come … Continue reading
Last weekend thousands of yogis descended on Alexandra Palace in London for the three-day OM Yoga Show. There was so much yoga goodness under one roof that it induced inner excitement rather than inner calm! There was divine activewear, delicious healthy foods, innovative yoga equipment, organic skincare brands, zen jewellery, accessories for meditation, yoga retreats and treatments from masseuses and … Continue reading
How would you like to be the new face of British Military Fitness? That was the subject line of the email that dropped into my inbox last month. Well I didn’t have to think twice. Of course I did! BMF is chest-to-ground the most fun, addictive and effective fitness training I have come across, and … Continue reading
There are loads of benefits to doing exercise – a healthier body, a more positive outlook, a better night’s sleep to name a few. Everyone knows that. But one side effect you may not have thought about is that getting fit might just help you find love. Now, before you stop reading, I’m not saying … Continue reading
Here’s the thing. Your friends have roped you into doing Tough Mudder. You’ve got your orange headband and a fighting spirit. But how are you actually going to tackle those obstacles? A smile, a can-do attitude and a gaggle of teammates will get you across the finish line, sure. But it’s not about limping to … Continue reading
When it comes to fitness, I’ll try anything once. So I jumped at the chance to give Aquaphysical a go. It’s a new concept in which you do a workout on water on top of a specially designed floating mat, called an aquabase. The idea, say the founders, is to “enjoy using the natural fluidity … Continue reading
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