October 20, 2020
Work out at home safely
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…
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October 19, 2020
Ways to avoid back pain
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…
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October 13, 2020
Four key things to know about yoga
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…
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October 11, 2020
Exercising for weight loss – what you need to know
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…
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October 5, 2020
Train smart, avoid injuries
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,…
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October 4, 2020
Get the most out of virtual races
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…
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October 3, 2020
‘I’m just hoping to finish the London Marathon’
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…
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October 2, 2020
‘I’m running the London Marathon in my husband’s memory’
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…
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October 2, 2020
How to ace the London Marathon
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…
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October 2, 2020
Maximise your workout recovery
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…
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September 29, 2020
‘How I build my body’ – Lucy Charles Barclay
Lucy finished second in the IRONMAN World Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Her overall time of 8:36:24 is the second fastest is race history. Jo Ebsworth finds out more about her fitness regime… …
