Office Pilates: promote your posture
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 …
Tried and tested: the Three Peaks Challenge hiking gear
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: ‘If you work hard, you get rewarded’
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 …
How to be a winter cycling warrior
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 …
Half marathon training diary: not long to go
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 …
The Summer Skincare SPF Guide
BY SHAWN TOWNE As Summer approaches, excitement starts to fill the air with visions of longer days, short-sleevedtops and leisurely days at the beach. Unfortunately, that’s not all that comes with the warmest time of year. The warmer weather beckons us to shed heavy clothing and show more skin, while invisible UV rays aremasked in warmth of …