2020 has taught us a few valuable lessons, but one that many have learned is the benefits that a simple home workout can bring to our physical and mental health. This home workout – complete with mobility exercises to get…
Our backs have undoubtedly felt the strain of lockdown. From binge-watching movies in bed to sitting at our kitchen tables hunched over our laptops, to an influx in people getting fit. Our bodies, and more specifically our backs, have felt…
We all know that yoga is good for improving our flexibility and reducing stress, but have you ever wondered how long it takes to improve and how long you should be holding each pose? These questions and more answered by…
Not getting the results you want despite exercising regularly? Make sure you’re doing enough and working at the right intensity. Here are some useful guidelines. Many people who exercise regularly don’t always get the results they want – usually, because…
Don’t be another injury statistic. If you avoided exercise injury during lockdown, make sure you stay injury-free by not overdoing it when you return to your normal exercise routine. Exercise injuries rose considerably during lockdown, with £7.2 million Brits suffering…
Have you got into virtual racing lately? You’re not alone. With races being cancelled, many race participants have chosen to set goals or targets by signing up for a virtual challenge. Get an even bigger bang for your virtual racing…
Jasmine Barnett is 28 and has two young sons. She’s a self-employed childminder from Pontefract West Yorkshire and is running the London Marathon after losing a lot of weight and recovering from a rare form of leukaemia. What made you…
Kirsty Makin, 34 from Bury, has a property development business that she set up with her late husband Tom. She has two young daughters aged four and one. She is running the marathon in memory of Tom to raise money……
The London Marathon will be a very different experience this year, with no crowds to cheer participants and runners having the freedom to choose their own virtual route anywhere in the UK. Motivation and a strong race strategy will both…
Whether you’ve been exercising hard at the gym or at home, you’ll need to recover for the best results. ‘Recovery fitness’ is a popular fitness trend right now. Here’s how to reset with a restorative workout. Words: Sarah Sellens. After…