November 8, 2020
Your sleep problems sorted
Can’t sleep? Sleep is essential for recovery and can help to prevent injuries and enable us to perform at our best when we exercise. If you’re struggling to get to sleep or you fall asleep…
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Fitness
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October 27, 2020
The best UK outdoor fitness locations
Don’t fancy going back to the gym? There are plenty of ways to get your exercise fix outdoors. Eve Boggenpoel has a round-up of the best locations in Britain to walk, cycle, hike and generally…
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October 26, 2020
Five ways to boost your fitness
Don’t get stuck in a fitness rut and then get demoralised when you don’t get results. Here are five ways to keep your body challenged and make progress. Words: Louise Pyne. 1. Re-think your workout…
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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…
