Winter is hard on our bodies. When we are cold, our immune responses weaken, and we catch more colds and other bugs. Winter tends to be a busy time, and it’s easy to get run down and stressed out. And, of course, cold weather and harsh winds can lead to dry, sore skin. With coughs, […]
The mornings are starting to get darker and the days shorter, and pulling yourself out from under your duvet in the mornings, or after a long day at work is probably the last thing you want to do. But did you know that moving your body and persevering with your fitness routine is actually the […]
Home workouts have become hugely popular during the first wave of the COVID pandemic. With local gym studios shutting down to protect their staff and customers, we’ve been forced to look around for alternatives. Staying active in your day-to-day life is essential to your health, both mentally and physically. Regular activities are crucial to maintaining […]
Keeping a healthy weight is no easy task, but has some significance if you want to live a long, happy life. The mere mention of exercise and dieting is enough to scare most people who want to embark on their weight loss journey. But there is good news for you. There are some simple proven […]
Why do diets feel so difficult? We all understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, both because of all the potential health issues those extra pounds can bring – everything from heart disease to a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and even being more susceptible to coronavirus – and also because of […]
Keeping occupied during lockdown has been difficult for many, as staying at home can have a profound influence on the number of activities that you can get up to on an average day. Finding ways to ensure your mind can continue ticking over is essential to maintain positive mental health, but it can seem almost […]
It’s an expected part of any exercise that we break down our muscles to help build them, stronger and more able to deal with the pressure we put on them. This causes what is called delayed onset muscle pain. However, if you feel like you’re in pain for too long, or the type of pain […]
So many of us have been forced to spend an extended time at home over the last few months. For some, this must continue for the foreseeable future. For others, you might always spend a lot of time at home, so this goes on for the rest of your life! Either way, many people struggle […]
There are many great reasons why you might want to try and change your body for the better. Obviously, many of us have our sense of self tied up at least in part with how we look, and looking good is often going to go hand in hand with feeling good about ourselves. But on […]
For the past several months, most of the world has been trapped in a state of lockdown, largely unable to leave their homes. Most are now beginning to emerge from this state of isolation but many more will need to continue to isolate, potentially until a vaccine is discovered or it is deemed safe to […]