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Wow, you sound like a really busy person! It's most likely that health and wellness is important to you, but you probably struggle with energy, sleep, stress and your gut? We know it can be difficult to juggle a busy life and prioritise yourself, but balance and moderation is key to taking care of yourself.
We’ve got your back, your shoulders, your knees… Keeping moving is one of the most important things you can do for your health and wellbeing. That's why we have all the solutions you’re looking for under one roof to help you be proactive in achieving peak happiness.
World Champion Dancer, qualified Personal Trainer and TV personality Karen Hauer is a leading voice in fitness, wellness and self-care. Karen lives a very active lifestyle but also knows the power of rest for recovery. Her favourite way to stay active during any downtime is by taking long walks with her dogs and her best way to unwind at the end of a long day is to add magnesium salts to the bath before bed!
Karen has partnered with Holland & Barrett to share her knowledge and encourage you to take good care of your joints, bones and muscles.
Karen Hauer's top tips for moving more...
- Pick something you enjoy, it'll be easier to make it into a habit you stick to that way
- While watching tv do “high knees” during the ad breaks
- Look after your mental wellbeing by adding mindfulness or at-home yoga to your day
Looking for a challenge?
We’ve put together a 30-day movement calendar, with the help of Karen Hauer and a stamp of approval from The British Society Lifestyle Medicine, just for you! We know how important improving your mental and emotional health is, which is why we’ve added in trying to wind down from the week with a 10-minute yoga session. Also in there are things like bicycle crunches while the kettle boils and focusing on your core for the day!
Once you've completed this challenge, you could book a 15-minute conversation to check in on your joints, bones and muscles.
We’ve got over 150 years of expertise behind us
– and we’re continually growing, thanks to specialists like our Digital Health Lead, Fiona Sweny.
Fiona has highlighted the plank as her favourite exercise from the 30-day challenge. She says, "a plank is an exercise that shouldn’t be underestimated, as it demands quite a lot of strength and control to perform it well. There are a number of variations on a plank, you can try it on your knees if you're a beginner, a side plank or on an unstable surface, all which have different levels of difficulty."
As a former Army Officer and a qualified physiotherapist, Fiona really knows her stuff when it comes to getting set for more movement. Her career as a physiotherapist includes working for England Rugby and The Royal Ballet School.
Our team of experts know there’s no one-size-fits-all for joint, bone, and muscle support. It has to work for you – that’s why our experts are on hand online and in-store to find a solution that slots into your day.
Meet Alex, he specialises in metabolism, diet and ageing, and the gut microbiome. Due to his extensive knowledge, Alex plays a key role in developing premium vitamin and mineral supplements here at H&B.
Check out our top picks to support joints, bones, and muscles below, selected by our Senior Nutritionist Alex Glover.
- H&B Magnesium Powder – To support our muscles and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- H&B ABC-Z – Busy lifestyles can sometimes mean our diets aren’t providing us with all of the nutrition we need, so a good quality multivitamin is a great option to ensure no nutritional deficiencies occur.
- H&B Vitamin D – An essential vitamin to support our bone and muscle health.
And if all of this isn’t enough to keep you going, you can find even more articles in our Joints, Bones and Muscles hub!
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