How to make exercise fun
2 May 2020
Life is short. Too short to be spent following strict diets and exercise plans you don’t enjoy. So you need to make your workouts fun in order to be able to stick to your routine, says Christina Neal. If you…
Fitness
Why we need to be more active
2 May 2020
That daily exercise class won’t make up for hours and hours of sitting still. Indeed, too much resting – even if you are doing regular exercise most days – can have a detrimental affect on your health. Former GP Juliet…
Don’t let quarantine ruin your running
30 April 2020
Running is one of the few pleasures (and sports) still allowed during this national quarantine. Dominic Bliss suggests ways you can maintain your form during the lockdown. Nelson Mandela was a man who knew a thing or two about isolation.…
Staying positive when your race has been cancelled
30 April 2020
Did you have a spring marathon or a similar event that you’d trained hard for over a period of many months cancelled at the last minute? Are you feeling frustrated? Psychologist Dr Josephine Perry reveals how to turn disappointment into…
7 home workouts to stay fit
30 April 2020
Staying active and being healthy is now more important than ever, but figuring out how to exercise effectively within the confines of your house can be tricky. While there are many obvious physical benefits to exercise, physical activity also causes…
Beginner’s guide to open water swimming
30 April 2020
Louise Pyne reveals the benefits of open water swimming and lists some of the best open water swim events in the UK. Whether you’re dipping into lakes, wading your way through rivers, or diving into the deep blue sea,…
