Looking to smash your PB? These active yoga stretches target key muscles used in running to increase strength and mobility. From tweaked hamstrings to clicky hips, I’ve had my fair share of running-related niggles. A fed-up friend dragged me to…
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Hooray! Group workouts are back – here are the rules
Confused by the new government guidelines on exercising outdoors since 29 March? Here, we answer your questions on whether you’re allowed to work out with a friend, share exercise equipment, and continue your personal training sessions. In the excitement of…
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How long should you rest between sets for the best workout?
Not resting during your workout can have as negative of an impact as taking a breaking for too long. So, what’s the perfect amount of time to rest in between sets? Have you ever picked up your phone after finishing…
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Don‘t feel like exercising? Try these 5-minute skipping workouts
This skipping workout might only last five minutes, but it will improve your cardiovascular fitness, co-ordination and core strength. There are many reasons not to exercise: you’re busy, bored of home workouts and would rather spend an hour catching up…
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Sorry, but your weekend lie-in could be doing you more harm than good
Do you really need the same sleep schedule every day? After five days of waking up early to get in your workouts and post-training breakfast before work, spending a Saturday morning sleeping in feels like a necessary luxury. With no…
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The best exercise for stress – and how to make time for it
A doctor explains why exercise is so good at beating stress and the best exercise that will help. The benefits of exercise go far beyond getting stronger muscles and improving heart health. If you’ve ever heard of post-workout endorphins, you’ll know…
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How to deal with foot pain after walking more than usual
Help your feet recover from long walks and runs with these stretching, rolling and strengthening tips. With lockdown forcing us to walk purposefully – that is, leave the house solely to walk, rather than getting steps in as a by-product…
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A 10 minute full body workout to squeeze into your day
It’s not always easy to keep on top of our fitness, especially if other plans and commitments keep getting in the way. But this quick 10-minute workout requires no equipment and can easily be fitted into a packed schedule. Lockdowns…
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Struggling for fitness motivation during the holiday season?
Ever find yourself struggling for fitness motivation during the holiday season? Well, you’re in good company. Six fitness trainers tell us about their festive slumps, and explain how they keep themselves going regardless. The year is (finally) coming up to…
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Get ready: gyms are opening again
The government has issued new advice on the easing of lockdown – but what does it mean for gyms? It’s been a long month. The second lockdown in England meant that gyms had close again. In fact, the doors to…
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