It’s one of the world’s biggest health problems, with 80 per cent of us experiencing bouts of back pain. But did you know your workouts could be the cause? Chiropractic Doctor Christian Allard DC from ProBack talks us through the ten mistakes we’re probably making in the gym: Lack of knowledgePeople often start to train but they …
online pharmacy buy amaryl online cheap pharmacy With the health benefits widely preached, it’s no wonder yoga is growing in popularity. In the last year alone, there’s been a 26 per cent increase in women searching for yoga, with those aged 45-54 dominating interest. But when faced with a class list longer than your mat, …
Nothing says team spirit like a roomful of people lifting you up to the ceiling, and team healthy got to experience this first hand at Gymbox’s new ‘Crowd Surf Ready’ class, launched in collaboration with ticket marketplace StubHub. While the crowd surfing you see at a music festival might have the on-site Health & Safety team …
Cycling to work is a great way to add exercise into your daily routine. It’s fun, good for you and the environment – and can save you money on fares and petrol to boot. However, if you feel nervous or lack confidence, you’re not alone – especially if you’re new to riding on roads, or …
Image: iStock Words: Lucy Fry Exercise on prescription? Yes, it’s happening! After having been hailed as the cleanest wonder-drug known to man (second perhaps only to sleep), exercise is now being recommended as a surefire means of improving wellbeing, as well as treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including depression. Even 25 minutes …
Photograph: iStock Research crowned Pilates the UK’s favourite workout of 2020 – but the number of beginners who decided to take it up in lockdown didn’t surprise Hollie Grant, Pilates instructor and founder of The Pilates PT Method. ‘All of a sudden, people are working from home, and no longer sat at desks in ergonomic …
Image: Triyoga Scouring the internet didn’t really give me the clearest idea of what to expect from a qigong class. Perhaps based more on hope than evidence, I foresaw an experience similar to yin or restorative yoga. I was thinking blankets, bolsters and some deep stretching while I zone out – lovely. So I booked …
If you’ve picked up our August issue, you’ll have seen that in our fitness section, we discuss the psychological benefits behind athleisure – aka whether splashing out on a pair of high-quality leggings, or donning a bright, zany print vest to get sweaty in really does boost your mood and exercise effectiveness (Better Outfit = Better …
It’s been a long road, but I’m finally approaching the two week mark – albeit still with a fair way to go training-wise. Last Sunday I managed my longest run yet – 9 miles – around Regent’s Park. The main perk of a park run, for me, is that it is a whole lot interesting than running on …
Photograph: iStock Latin dance is officially having a moment and the reason why goes beyond our enduring love of Strictly. ‘Dance and music go hand-in-hand, so the rise of Latin-American artists in European mainstream music has helped,’ says Claire Seymour, dance fitness teacher at Dan’s, London. Seymour believes the right playlist has the power to …