It’s happened: The euphoria of the new year is now a distant memory and we’re firmly back to the 9-5 grind. Thanks to hours spent at your desk, plus the unrelenting dismal weather, you’re probably feeling stiff, lethargic and a tad miserable. Well, we’re here to turn that around. The positive effects of Pilates on …
This August, healthy Editorial Director Ellie and Lifestyle Writer Hattie took on the Three Peaks Challenge, along with some colleagues from our company River. From multiple training walks through to the big day, we tested a lot of hiking gear, clothing and equipment, as well as food and recovery products. Here are our top picks: Clothing Tops …
Mo Farah, British distance running champion, discussed the highs of double-gold medal success, the importance of family and his love of a good cheeseburger in the July 2013 issue of Healthy. Life lessons with Mo Farah What’s your favourite expression? It has to be ‘go hard or go home’. That was certainly relevant when I was …
Winter isn’t all rain, sleet, and biting wind. Last year was, in fact, the second sunniest winter for the UK since records began in 1929, according to the Met Office. With just a little forward planning and the right kit, you can be a winter cycling warrior and use your bike all year-round. 1 See …
Time goes quickly when you’re having fun – but even faster when you have a half marathon pending. Right now I’m taking every opportunity possible to fit in a run; even yesterday, when I forgot my sports kit, I did a mini strength conditioning workout in stretch jeans (not advisable). READ MORE: 3 steps to …
With the start of a new year comes a new flood of ‘fitspo’ quotes: ‘Nothing worth having comes easy,’ ‘Do something today that your future self will thank you for,’ and so on. Motivating? Yes. Life-changing? Not really. Increasingly, scientific research and experts are proving that it’s habits, not motivation, that will change our behaviour …
We all know the benefits of cycling: it’s great cardio, easy on the joints and decreases the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. A moderate ride burns up to 500 calories per hour, and is a proven mood-booster. So why not schedule in some family time and take in the …
All PTs are not created equal. So we’ve crowdsourced tips from the experts on how to choose the best one for you. online pharmacy https://pathways.org/wp-content/uploads/cache/wpml/twig/zoloft.html no prescription Check the CV Start by getting the basics right and always check your trainer’s credentials and qualifications – a good one will have no problem showing these to …
Gym etiquette. There isn’t exactly a handbook. While we all know it’s on par with high treason to not wipe down your machine and you’ll usually end up seeing more of people than you would have liked in the changing rooms, there are some awkward, annoying and downright embarrassing gym situations you just can’t avoid. …
I’m not a negative person, but I’ve reserved a special place in hell for the person who decided to name this class ‘The Games’. When I arrived at KXU in London’s swanky SW3, I was thinking throwing and catching, colourful dumbbells, yummy mummies and a bit of fun, right? Wrong. There’s nothing playful about these …