Exercise

Commute your way to fitness with one of the easiest workout wins. You’re welcome! No time for the gym? No sweat. Walking can be done any time, any place, anywhere, and doesn’t require spendy kit (although you can TOTALLY justify buying some workout wear if you want to). A university study found just 20 minutes of brisk walking a day reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by 8...

Hot yoga is simply yoga which is performed in an artificially heated room – usually to around 40 degrees Celsius. This promotes heavy sweating during yoga practice and is thought to increase blood flow, help ‘flush’ out toxins and burn more calories than a normal,...

When was the last time you went for a walk? Maybe you walked to the shop or took the dog for a walk? Most of the time, most of us probably don’t walk as much as we should because it’s quicker and easier to jump...

Those who practice yoga love to talk about its supposed benefits, but what does the science say? Is yoga a type of natural stress relief? Read on for more information about yoga and stress. What is yoga? Yoga is a form of exercise which has...

Hula hooping is the laugh-a-minute childhood game which has recently seen a comeback as a fun adults’ exercise. Not only can it boost your mood (you try playing with a hoop for 10 minutes and not crack a smile) but it’s a great total body...

Flexibility is the range of motion that your joint or a series of joints have.1 That range is influenced by the mobility of soft tissues surrounding the joint – tissues like muscles, ligaments, tendons, and skin. Flexibility does vary from person to person and with...

Getting fit or fitter can sometimes feel like an insurmountable goal. In fact, the sheer size of it all can often overwhelm you into procrastination mode, or into feeling fed up at the enormity of the task. But have no fear! There are sure-fire ways...

Core exercises are an important part of a regular exercise routine. However, apart from some sit-ups and push-ups, they are often otherwise neglected. And yet core stability is essential for everyone. So how can you incorporate more core exercises into your exercise programme at home?...

Abdominal fat or belly fat is generally caused by eating too much unhealthy food and not taking enough exercise. So how easy is it to get rid of this excess fat? And what are the best steps to take, to move towards a fitter and healthier...

Runner’s knee, as the name would suggest, is often caused by running. But it can also be caused by any physical activity that places repeated stress on the knee, including walking, skiing and cycling. So what is it exactly? And more importantly, what can you...

An ancient practice originating in India, yoga exploded in popularity in the west during the 20th century.1 If you’re new to yoga, you might be wondering what exactly yoga is, how it’s done and what the benefits are. Don’t worry – we’re here to help....

It’s a common misconception that yoga and pilates are just two names for essentially the same thing. This isn’t the case – while it’s true they share similarities, they’re different practices with different focuses. So, what’s the difference between yoga and pilates? First, we’ll explain...

Exercise is one of the best ways you can manage your cholesterol levels. How does exercise lower cholesterol? Are you watching your cholesterol levels or been told to try and reduce them? Getting stronger with some resistance training can help! Exercise is critical for long...