As Team GB claims a cycling gold at Rio, there are many of us who wish we could make use of that old bike but don’t have the know how to start cycling. From suited commuters to hipsters in shiny helmets, a record 3.1 million Brits ride each month. ‘If I’ve a lot on, going for …
Image: iStock Ever since that scene in Pride And Prejudice, when Colin Firth emerged from a lake in a wet shirt, the idea of swimming outdoors has grabbed our imaginations. ‘Our rivers, lakes and coastlines are cleaner than ever, and access to wild swimming spots is improving all the time,’ says Daniel Start, author of …
We tend to think of a squat as a move that tones our legs and bums, but it does so much more! ‘Done with proper form, a squat works every muscle in your legs: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves, but it also forces you to engage your core, abs and back muscles to stabilise,’ says …
England and Chelsea football star Millie Bright What did you do in your last workout? I was actually playing yesterday at the Emirates Stadium! The day before, we trained on the pitch, and did a power primer, which are gym exercises that fire you up and get you ready for a game. What was the …
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Jessica Ennis-Hill, British track and field champion, talked about setbacks, pregnancy and serious motivation levels in the August 2014 issue of Healthy Life lessons from Jessica Ennis-Hill Doing what you’ve done takes a superhuman degree of motivation – where do you get it from? I’ve done sport from a young age and was quite competitive. …
With summer coming up, many of us are aiming to get beach ready by doing more exercise (check out healthy‘s #ProjectSummer plan in the June/July issue to inspire you), or perhaps even gearing up to enjoy the outdoors by taking part in fitness events and races. Problem is, things could all fall apart if you get …
Image: iStock It’s official: cycling is now the most popular outdoor activity during lockdown. As it was one of the three forms of exercise permitted by government when we were restricted to one daily outing, lots of us took advantage of the opportunity dust off our bikes and get out on the roads again. Our …
I’ve never done a spin class, but I’ve heard the horror stories: from colleagues passing out, to housemates throwing up and one super-fit, marathon-running friend telling me: ‘Never do it. I thought I’d have a heart attack.’ So it’s fair to say I was nervous before attending my first at the new SoulCycle studio in …
With research showing that walking on a regular basis increases your serotonin levels (thus boosting your mood) and lowers your risk of stroke, dementia and heart disease, there are plenty of reasons we should all be stepping out more often. But what about the fitness benefits? We spoke to personal trainer Jessica Smith, who champions …