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Now we all know you need to make something a regular habit if you’re going to reap the benefits. If you make yoga a daily habit it can make a big difference. A weekly yoga class just doesn’t quite cut it. It’s better than nothing, but if you want to tap into all the amazing …
It’s a fact of modern-day life that one of the first questions newbie runners ask is: “Where to put your phone when running?” If you want a heated discussion with a group of runners just slip “what’s your choice for running with a phone” into the conversation and wait for the sparks to fly. This …
We may all love a bit of sunshine, especially when you live somewhere where it rains a lot, but running in the heat is TOUGH. It’s all too easy to abandon training plans or end up running into trouble by being too ambitious. I know, I’ve been there! This post contains affiliate links. This means …
Taking up running will change your life. I mean it. Running isn’t just a way of exercising, it’s joining a community (and not in a scary religious cult type of way). Yet the question most would-be runners want to know is “How running changes your body”. Most of it’s good. Really good. But if you’re …
It doesn’t have to be a chore to eat better. I know it can sound like the death knell to all your favourite foods but these hacks will get you eating better in small easy steps. The trick is to make changes slowly. Don’t try to be the healthiest eater on the planet from Day …
Learning how to be fit makes a real difference to being healthy. Being fit makes you feel better. You’ll sleep better and feel more in touch with your body. Learn to treat it with more respect. Being fit can seem an elusive goal if you haven’t exercised in years but you’ll be surprised how making …
Online yoga programs? To lose weight? Are you being serious? Surely weight loss is all about restrictive diets and cardio, calories in verses calories out? Where does yoga fit into the picture? I’m not surprised you’re confused. Starve yourself and clock up endless miles if you want to lose weight. That’s the mantra and it …
Summer is just so much more enjoyable if you’re fit. Opportunities for adventure abound but they all require a base level of fitness. There’s nothing worse than wanting to head into the hills with friends, explore a new cycle path or enjoy a summer morning run and finding your fitness isn’t up to scratch. You …
Ever wondered why you love yoga so much? Or are you one of the few people who’ve never tried it? Whenever I’m skip my yoga I find I ache. Like most people I spend my working hours sitting down at a desk and it’s definitely not good for you! Yoga helps to correct the daily …
Walking has got to be the most accessible form of exercise. You don’t need any special equipment, just a comfortable pair of shoes. Yet it’s often overlooked. So how much walking for weight loss do you need to do? When it comes to burning calories, walking is almost as good as running, especially if you’re …
It’s all very well saying don’t sweat the small stuff. Putting it into action and finding ways to reduce stress is another matter. Stress is part of everyone’s life. It’s a reaction that keeps you alert, alive and avoiding danger. Our bodies are designed for stress, the fight or flight mechanism. It’s when stress becomes …
It’s a crazy world. The Couch to 5K program was invented by Josh Clark the founder of a design agency. No sports science degree, no coaching experience, yet he came up with a running program that’s helped millions of people around the world become runners. The brilliance of the program lies in it’s slow build …
