July 31, 2020
‘I really wanted to challenge myself’
Carla Molinaro ran from Lands End to John O’Groats and smashed the current women’s world record. Christina Neal finds out why and how she did it and why some of her fuel consisted of pizza…
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July 29, 2020
More exercise has caused more injuries
Over a quarter of Brits have been exercising more during lockdown, with 7.2m experiencing injuries as a result. Mike Primett, a physiotherapist at Bupa UK has these top tips on avoiding injuries. With lockdown restrictions…
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July 28, 2020
Home workouts can be dangerous
Take care when working out at home and make sure you don’t join the many Brits who have suffered injuries and mishaps when doing home fitness. During lockdown, 32 per cent of fitness-conscious Britons fashioned…
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July 25, 2020
Social media makes us feel pressured to look good
As Brits emerge from lockdown, a sense of panic is felt among many who feel they need to look more fit and toned than before, with Instagram and Facebook named the main reason for anxiety…
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July 24, 2020
Staying safe when you go back to the gym
Can’t wait to get back to the gym but nervous of being around others or getting injured? The team at Biofreeze share their top tips on how to stay safe when you go back the gym…
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July 23, 2020
What will gyms be like when they reopen?
Are you going back to your gym when it reopens this weekend? While you may have missed it, you might also be a little nervous about going back. We asked several of the major gym…
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July 23, 2020
Pass The Baton: A virtual global relay event
Lockdown relay ‘Pass the Baton’ has attracted over 1,000 runners from 31 countries across all seven continents – raising £6,000 for UNICEF to date. You could get involved and do your bit for a very…
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July 20, 2020
Start running today!
New to running? Get started without finding it too demanding at first with our beginner’s training plan. Before you start, we recommend that you invest in a good pair of supportive trainers suitable for your…
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July 19, 2020
Run a virtual marathon
Virtual runs are hugely popular now that events have been cancelled. You can even run a virtual marathon, so lace up your trainers, get out there and start clocking up the miles! As a result…
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July 17, 2020
Five ways to avoid aches and pains when cycling
Have you taken up cycling during lockdown? Keep it up and make sure it’s a pain-free experience with these top tips from Michelle Njagi, Senior Physiotherapist for Bupa Health Clinics. Since social distancing measures were…
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July 15, 2020
‘Why I’m going to keep working out at home’
Are you planning to go back to the gym when it reopens? Women’s Fitness Editor Christina Neal has been a gym fan for many years but has now chosen to stick to home workouts. Working…
