January 22, 2021
Total body workout
This total body workout from personal trainer Anne-Marie Lategan will help you tone up, raise your heart rate and burn calories. Perform two to three sets of each exercise, aiming for 12-15 repetitions of each…
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January 21, 2021
Why is exercise beneficial for your mental health?
We’re often told than exercise is hugely beneficial for our mental health and well-being, but why is this the case? F45 Trainer, Holly Balan, explains why exercise not only keeps you physically fit but mentally…
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January 19, 2021
Exercise and your periods
Should you rest or have an easy workout when you have your period, or can you still achieve your exercise goals? We asked three fitness professionals to reveal how they train around their cycles. Words:…
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January 17, 2021
A chat with Cross-Fit superstar Sam Briggs
The former fire fighter-turned-CrossFit superstar talks about overcoming adversity to become a champion and her determination to stay at the top of her game. Interview: Jo Ebsworth. Photos: Mark McDermott. ‘Growing up, I played a…
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January 13, 2021
Why runners should cross train
Cross-training is any sport or exercise that supplements your main sport – in this case, running. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced marathoner, you can benefit from cross-training. Running is a high impact activity,…
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January 12, 2021
‘I turned my health around’
Lauren Johnson Reynolds is a backing singer-turned-homeopath, nutritionist and life coach and talks about launching her business in lockdown and finally finding balance. Words: Jo Ebsworth. ‘Touring as a professional singer with the likes of Rod…
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January 11, 2021
10 ways to avoid distance running injuries
Not surprisingly, there’s been a rise in the number of virtual races over the past year, with many people distracting themselves from the pandemic by training for a marathon or half marathon. Make sure you…
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January 7, 2021
Your running questions answered
Ultra-runner Carla Molinaro ran from Land’s End to John O’Groats last July, covering 70 miles per day, answers some commonly asked questions about running. How long will it take me to go from being able…
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January 6, 2021
Trick yourself into a workout
Think you feel too tired to work out? Think again. Your fatigue may be mental rather than physical. Here’s how to tell and how to coerce yourself into a training session… Sometimes when we start…
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January 5, 2021
Advice for new runners
If you want to start running should you use time or distance to monitor your progress? And how can you get started without wearing yourself out? Christina Neal has some top tips. If you are…
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December 30, 2020
Exercise to help your body recover
Make sure your well-intentioned exercise goals are not likely to result in fatigue or injury, says Sarah Sellens. Find out more about the benefits of exercise for recovery. Had a break from exercise in December?…
