September 12, 2020
Seven good reasons to use the treadmill
Runners often hear that the treadmill isn’t the same as running outside, as you don’t have to brave the elements. This may be true, but don’t be too quick to dismiss the many benefits of…
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September 10, 2020
Step 2 It for Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes research shows that 56 per cent of wounded, injured and sick veterans, service personnel and their families have been exercising less since the pandemic began, with the main reason why cited as…
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September 8, 2020
Tone up with indoor cycling
When we think about toning and sculpting our lower body, we usually go for squats, lunges, and maybe a Pilates class. But have you ever considered the benefits of indoor cycling for amazing results? Indoor…
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September 7, 2020
Improve your confidence on the road
There has never been a better time to get on your bike and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of cycling. The government and cycling charities have reported a huge spike in the number of…
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September 5, 2020
Get the most from cycling
There’s been a cycling boom since social distancing measures were introduced. A study by Transport for London during lockdown suggested that London would see a rise in daily bike trips from 700,000 to seven million…
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September 5, 2020
Five reasons your feet hurt when you run
Running pain-free is one of life’s great joys and a great run leaves us feeling on top of the world. On the other hand, feeling pain in your feet when you run can be hugely…
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September 3, 2020
Be safe in the water
Experts share their top tips on how to be safe in the water as we see a surge of interest in open water swimming and water sports. Whether it’s a result of being a sport…
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September 2, 2020
New ‘lockdown’ runners want to keep on running
Since lockdown began, the UK has experienced a running boom, with the RunKeeper™ app data showing that more of us ran, more often than during the same period in 2019 with there being a 13…
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September 1, 2020
Workouts on demand
Many fitness brands are now offering what we like to refer to as ‘fitness blends’ for customers – so that doing workouts at home don’t have to be a thing of the lockdown past! These…
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August 30, 2020
How to eat and train for your body shape
Rachael Attard is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist and founder of the Lean Legs Program and the Body Type Quiz. Her mission is to empower women, help them feel good in their skin, and…
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August 29, 2020
The fitness benefits of Xtend Barre
Andrea Rogers is the creator of Xtend Barre, Openfit’s at-home barre workout combining the benefits of Pilates with ballet and high energy cardio. She tells us about how her background and how it can get…
