Weight Management

It’s not unusual to want to lose weight, especially if you know the health risks associated with being overweight. If this is you, know that you are not alone. As a nation – our waistlines are out of control. The NHS says 26% of British adults are now obese, and this figure looks set to increase. Don’t worry though! However elusive and complicated it may seem, weight loss can be...

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...

Almost everyone knows roughly what their body weight is or where they fall on the BMI scale, but these factors don’t always give us an accurate picture of overall health. Body composition, e.g. the breakdown of protein, fat, minerals and body water in our bodies...

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...

Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit, native to South and South-East Asia including Indonesia, parts of India and Sri Lanka.1 The small, robust fruits resemble miniature yellow or green pumpkins. Uses Traditionally eaten across South and South East Asia, the garcinia cambogia fruit has a...

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...

Have you looked in the mirror lately and thought your face looks a little fuller than usual? It’s possible for people to gain weight in their face, just as much as it is to carry some extra pounds around their waist line or on their...

Are you contemplating taking fat burners and have got lots of questions about them? Or maybe you’re generally feeling curious and want to get to the bottom of what they’re all about? The thing is, there’s so much info out there about fat burners (18,100,000...

Ever heard the expression “cool as a cucumber”? There’s a reason why it’s thrown around a lot, and that’s because cucumber is exceptionally refreshing and effortlessly hydrating. As well as being delicious in salads and great for flavouring your water, cucumber has many benefits for...

Whether you’re looking for ways to enhance your diet or want to try something new, chicory root might already be on your radar. This versatile ingredient has been used for centuries in a variety of ways, and there may well be a reason for you...