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It's very important to be active every day. Being physically and mentally fit can reduce your chances of having a stroke, heart attack, cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as several other conditions.
It's very important to be active every day. Being physically and mentally fit can reduce your chances of having a stroke, heart attack, cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as several other conditions.

Latest articles

10 of the best stretches for running in 2023

Why are running stretches so important? Find out everything you need to know in this article, including 10 of the best stretches for runners in 2023.

Women in judo: A chat with Emma Reid & Kelly Petersen-Pollard

Discover what it is like to be a woman in judo as we chat to Emma Reid and Kelly Petersen-Pollard about their experiences in Judo and how they’ve found fighting their way through a primarily male-dominated sport.

The best exercises for sustainable bulking

Which workout should you be doing if you want to bulk up and gain muscle? Find out 5 of the best exercises for sustainable bulking.

8 alternatives to going to the gym

Want to exercise, but don’t fancy going to the gym? Then check out these 8 gym alternatives that contain a mix of indoor and outdoor exercise options.

Your guide to basal metabolic rate (BMR)

We all have a BMR. Calculating yours is straightforward – and once you know it, you’ll know how many calories your body needs simply to survive.

Your recommended daily steps by age

If you've not already, it’s worth considering how many steps medical professionals recommend we take each day to help support our bodies’ physical health.

Meditation guide: An introduction to meditation for beginners

There’s a common misconception that meditation is about turning off your thoughts. In this meditation guide, we introduce what’s really involved.

7 of the best running gels for 2022

Running gels have grown in popularity over recent years. But how much do we know? This guide provides all the science-backed info we know so far. Read more.

6 of the best exercises for kids

Discover 6 different exercises you could introduce to your kids, as well as how you could encourage them to exercise and how long they should exercise for.

The bedroom workout

No money or time for gym? Here's a short home workout! Keeping at a healthy weight is great for both your physical and mental health.

9 ways to lose arm fat

Got some arm fat that won't budge? Need some inspiration on how to remove it? We can help with that. Learn 9 ways to remove arm fat and more in our guide.

12 of the best arm exercises for women

Ready to start training your arms? Learn 12 of the best arm exercises for women, with and without weights in our guide. With extra top tips, learn more today.

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