4 Benefits Of Exercising In Winter
Mustering up the courage to workout in the winter months can be a real challenge. Cold weather and dark days make winter arguably the most difficult time of year for most of us to maintain our exercise regimes. But if we can find the motivation…
How To Motivate Yourself To Workout At Home
Photo by Alexy Almond from Pexels. With a second nation-wide lockdown now underway, many of us are once again focussing on how to stay fit, healthy, and happy whilst confined to our homes. And whilst some people have always preferred home-based exercise regimes, others don’t find it quite…
8 Exercises For Lower Body Strength
Photo by Li Sun from Pexels. Whatever your reasons for working out – better performance in the pool, weight loss, muscle gain, or general wellbeing – it’s always crucial to work on the lower body. After all, our largest muscle (gluteus maximus) is located in the lower body….
5 Great Sports Documentaries To Watch On A Cold Night
Photo by John-Mark Smith from Pexels. We’re well and truly out of summer now. The clocks will soon be going back, the nights drawing in, and the weather turning cold. And as we try to stay warm and keep ourselves occupied, what better way to pass the time…
3 Benefits Of Wearing Swimming Goggles
Photo by sergio souza from Pexels Goggles are an essential item in any swimmer’s locker. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, goggles can really help you out in the water. So to help spread the word, here are 3 benefits of wearing swimming goggles… Goggles protect…
The 7 Most Popular Yoga Workout Videos (As Of September 2020)
Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels In our last post we shared 5 Pilates video workouts to engage your core. And since Pilates and yoga are often seen as spiritual siblings, we thought it would make sense to share some top yoga workout videos too. For many people, whether…
5 Pilates Workout Videos To Engage Your Core
It’s no secret that PIlates is an amazing workout. We’ve talked about it on the blog before. But, in short, it’s great for flexibility, posture, strength, and mental wellbeing. We’ve also shared 5 Pilates moves for a killer core workout. But today we thought we’d…
8 Tai Chi And Qigong Routines With Sifu Paul Nathan
Photo by icon0.com from Pexels. Tai Chi and Qigong are two wonderful Chinese exercise systems. Powerful yet gentle, they have been practised for centuries by millions of people in order to improve overall physical health and mental wellbeing. We’ve talked about the benefits of Tai Chi in a…
Returning To The Pool: A User’s Guide
Photo by julie aagaard from Pexels. With the reopening of pools around the country, many people are breathing a sigh of relief at the prospect of getting back into the water after so many months. But safety concerns are still paramount, and it’s essential for both users and…
5 Free 30-Day Workout Challenges to Make Your Month Interesting
30-day challenges are very popular. Whether it’s for getting fit, losing weight, or quitting sugar, there are countless online programmes designed to guide us through 30 days of change and transformation. What’s particularly appealing about the 30-day challenge model is that it provides us with…
20 Inspirational Fitness Quotes To Keep You Motivated
Photo by Mikechie Esparagoza from Pexels. When we lose focus, sometimes all we need is a little bit of motivation to get back into the swing of things. So for those times when you might lack confidence or feel overwhelmed and tired, we’ve rounded up 20 inspiring quotes…
Reasons To Get In The Sauna
Saunas have been around for a long time. In fact, some people think that the tradition may be thousands of years old. Often associated with Finland, sauna culture is now widespread across the globe, with people from all walks of life enjoying taking time out…