10 ways to avoid common fitness mistakes
1. Overtraining Too much exercise and not enough rest can cause the stress hormone, cortisol, to shoot up, causing fat to deposit around your middle and muscles to waste away. Too much of anything,...
View ArticleBikram yoga
If you like your exercise hot and sweaty, then you’ll love Bikram yoga. Not only does this class boast the usual benefits of yoga like improved flexibility and mood, but it’s also great for the...
View ArticleJoin the parkrun revolution!
Saturday mornings have changed. Gone are lie-ins and lazy breakfasts. Out are mornings in the gym or days nursing a hangover. For fit fans worldwide, a 5K walk, jog or run around a park is much more...
View ArticleBest results from the rowing machine
The rowing machine is an effective piece of cardiovascular gym kit that uses your entire body. ‘It’s a great way to warm up because it works all the major muscle groups while strengthening the core,’...
View Article10 ways to exercise without trying
1. Wash the car Go on, it needs a good clean, anyway. If you’ve got a van, then you’ll really work up a sweat. Make sure to switch hands when you’re scrubbing to get a good, even workout. 2. Get off...
View Article10 ways to avoid common fitness mistakes
1. Overtraining Too much exercise and not enough rest can cause the stress hormone, cortisol, to shoot up, causing fat to deposit around your middle and muscles to waste away. Too much of anything,...
View ArticleSay hello to your new running buddy
Struggling to find a place to stash your stuff while pounding the pavements? We’ve found the perfect place to tuck your essentials while on the go and it’s fast becoming our fave new running buddy....
View ArticleLess pain, more gain
We know it, and you know it: getting in shape is hard work. Exercise demands a huge amount from your muscles and, occasionally, injury is simply inevitable. But, let’s face it, there’s nothing more...
View ArticleWhy you need a runner’s pedicure
Sensitive soles? Tough skin on your tootsies? Pounding the pavement can wreak havoc on your feet and make training a painful experience. Here’s our guide to beating the most common runner’s ailments...
View ArticleBikram yoga
If you like your exercise hot and sweaty, then you’ll love Bikram yoga. Not only does this class boast the usual benefits of yoga like improved flexibility and mood, but it’s also great for the...
View ArticleHow to run further
1. Have a reason for doing your half marathon – be it for yourself, for charity or just to get faster – but make it a compelling reason. That’s what will get you out of bed on a cold, wet morning! 2....
View ArticleJoin the parkrun revolution!
Saturday mornings have changed. Gone are lie-ins and lazy breakfasts. Out are mornings in the gym or days nursing a hangover. For fit fans worldwide, a 5K walk, jog or run around a park is much more...
View ArticleThe ultimate fitness retreat
Sometimes good weather is the only motivation you need for a workout – but that does mean that those of us who are UK-based often need to make our own motivation thanks to the unpredictable weather....
View ArticleLess pain, more gain
We know it, and you know it: getting in shape is hard work. Exercise demands a huge amount from your muscles and, occasionally, injury is simply inevitable. But, let’s face it, there’s nothing more...
View ArticleLess pain, more gain
We know it, and you know it: getting in shape is hard work. Exercise demands a huge amount from your muscles and, occasionally, injury is simply inevitable. But, let’s face it, there’s nothing more...
View Article7 tips for yoga beginners
1. FIND YOUR YOGA PANTS Trust us, the last thing you want to worry about in a yoga class is whether your leggings are going to fall down or not. ‘Wear clothes that allow you to move. Don’t wear jeans,...
View ArticleHow to run further
1. Have a reason for doing your half marathon – be it for yourself, for charity or just to get faster – but make it a compelling reason. That’s what will get you out of bed on a cold, wet morning! 2....
View ArticleThe ultimate fitness retreat
Sometimes good weather is the only motivation you need for a workout – but that does mean that those of us who are UK-based often need to make our own motivation thanks to the unpredictable weather....
View ArticleJoin the parkrun revolution!
Saturday mornings have changed. Gone are lie-ins and lazy breakfasts. Out are mornings in the gym or days nursing a hangover. For fit fans worldwide, a 5K walk, jog or run around a park is much more...
View ArticleSay hello to your new running buddy
Struggling to find a place to stash your stuff while pounding the pavements? We’ve found the perfect place to tuck your essentials while on the go and it’s fast becoming our fave new running buddy....
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