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John Lewis Live Better
It feels strange not training for a challenge this Christmas. In 2012 I ran the 12 Days of Christmas for the Percy Hedley Foundation. In 2013, Lee and I attempted the 12 parkruns of Christmas for the Tiny Lives Trust. In 2014 I’m attempting the 12 Pubs of Christmas for me, haha. +
How to Keep Fit While Injured
Getting injured can be devastating for anyone who likes to look after their health. Whether it’s a short or long lay-off it can seem like the end of the world (or at least the end of your fitness plans) with getting back to the same standard after recovering a daunting prospect. +
Essential Fitness Gifts For Children
Buying a present for you or someone else’s child can be a hard (and often expensive) task these days. Instead of purchasing the latest video game, book they may already have or toy they will never use, appropriate fitness gear for a child can be a great option. It will hopefully get them active while having fun in the process and doesn’t have to cost the earth. +
Alternative Fun Fitness Activities for You and Your Child
If you’re looking for an active weekend that will be enjoyed by you and your child(ren) but at least one of you is tired of the same old football, tennis and swimming activities, why not try something different? There are thousands of other exciting sports out there. Plenty can be enjoyed by adults and children alike without having to gather another ten people to join in. +
My Little Black Dress
It’s what some women refer to as their little black dress. Unfortunately you aren’t going to see me wearing one, haha. It’s a term used by people who are wanting to either lose weight and/or tone up to fit into their Christmas party dress. +
Top 5 Health & Fitness Wearables
Whether you’re looking for motivation to start training for the marathon or you want to improve your sleeping pattern, fitness trackers are here to help. Plastic Logic CEO Indro Mukerjee calls wearable technology ‘the next frontier in consumer electronics. ’ These gadgets – a watch, bracelet, or clip – can perform a range of tasks aimed at helping you get healthy, like recording your steps, counting your calories, measuring heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and monitoring your sleeping schedule. +
My Top 4 Fitness Apps
I’m currently running an iPhone 5C in bright green. Yes, bright green! I even bought a clear hard case for it so you can still see the bright green. Bright green are my company colours you see. +
What To Expect From Spinning
Spinning is a particular kind of indoor cycling that offers a great total body workout and it helps build up your strength. Spinning offers an excellent way of burning some calories and also relieving stress. +
Quick Tips to Improve Core Strength at the Gym
Many of us associate core strength with the holistic benefits of Yoga or Pilates and specifically, if you believe the current trends on YouTube, toning those abs in isolation of other muscle groups. However, your body’s ‘core’ not only includes those abdominals but also all of the muscles associated with your hips and spine. +