Fitness

It is true that going to the gym has been a regular activity for many people in modern society. Going to the gym can be very good for us for a number of reasons. Firstly it means you’re getting regular exercise which is good news by almost…

Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise invented by mankind. However, the beauty of Yoga lies in its flexibility and versatility.  Flying Bird Yoga - the Aerial Yoga - is the latest innovation in the world of Yoga. It utilises…

When there’s something you don’t like about your body, there’s often a simple – if not easy – way to solve it. Weight wellness not what it should be? Change your exercise and eating habits. Stress making your skin sag? Take care of your…

For your best friend, it was taekwondo, while your boss realised she was born to run. Everyone seems to have their own winning wellness formula, so why can’t you find yours? The key to getting a workout that bolsters your wellbeing on a…

According to Leta Shy, Associate Editor for Fitness at PopSugar UK, ‘There are many things to love about the Nike Women's Marathon — the female-positive message, the energy, and, of course, that Tiffany necklace — and the fact that it's…

Losing weight and getting your wellbeing in shape is one of the major New Year’s resolutions people make every year, but why wait until January to get started? After all, are you going to head out to the gym on January 1st with a splitting…

The key to keeping on top of your fitness routine is to shake things up. Sure, you want to take care of your wellbeing and find activities that work for you, but if you don’t want to throw in the towel, you need to make sure your workout is…

Choosing the right professional fitness trainer is an important step in your wellness programme, but how do you know which one is right for you? As a general rule, the best trainers will – on the first meeting – sit you down and ask you…

The reason why celebrities look so great in films or on the red carpet is simple; they work very hard, very quickly, in preparation for big events. It’s quite satisfying to realise the amount of effort celebs put in within a short space of…

When was the last time you used a skipping rope? For most of us, we said goodbye to skipping or jumping with a rope as soon as we stopped letting our mums cut our fringes, but does that mean that skipping ropes are just for children? While…

If you’re looking to lose weight in time for Christmas, look no further:  we’ve got wind of the latest boutique workout crazes, and we’re passing our insider knowledge on to you. These are the classes you need to try right now if you’re…

Over 90% of breast cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, which can help deliver a good prognosis. However, cancers can recur, sometimes more aggressively than before. Research suggests that, overall, around 30% of women diagnosed with…

New research suggests that people who exercise regularly, especially professional sportspeople, have markedly different gut bacteria. In a study of professional rugby players, researchers discovered more bacteria in the digestive system…

New research into exercise and premature death suggests that running may be the single most effective exercise you can do to increase life expectancy. The study found that, compared to non-runners, runners tended to live about three…

If you are like most serious runners, you have dreamed of running a Marathon. You have done all of the preparations for the big race, getting fitted for proper running shoes, learning how to stay hydrated through long runs and varying your…

If you’ve ever heard your trainer talking about TRX and wondered what it meant, you’re in the right place! TRX stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise (why it’s not TBRE I don’t know – probably because TRX sounds cooler). Still, confusing…

Yoga is a fitness fad that everyone loves – both men and women alike. It takes care of your overall wellness without putting your wellbeing at too many risks, but what if one sex was more at risk than others? Yes, the battle of the sexes…

While it was once seen as the domain of new-age practitioners and, let’s face it, hippies, yoga has now become synonymous with wellness even in the mainstream sphere. The range of benefits to your wellbeing range from the psychological to…

Scientists from Augusta University in the US state of Georgia believe that they have made significant progress in producing a muscle-building ‘exercise pill’. Research was based around the protein myostatin, which has the effect of holding…

Everyone would love to have a great stomach. For men, there’s nothing more impressed than the ripped six pack, while almost every woman pines for a flat stomach they can show off come the summertime. Yes, the stomach is an important part of…

Listening to music may make it easier for people to adopt short duration exercise regimens that could help them stay in shape, according to researchers at University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. In the study published in the…

Fitness and wellness writer Peta Bee details, ‘It's a breezy afternoon in a local park and my attempts at fitness are heading in the wrong direction. Bemused onlookers can't help but take a second glance as backwards running expert, Karl…

You only have to look at your average celebrity to realise they’ve mastered the art of fitness. While some stars turn to expensive cosmetic treatments to look like they’ve got their wellness in shape, most actually favour good old-fashioned…

Yoga has become something of a phenomenon in the west. For something that only a few years ago we had no idea of what it was or what it could do for us, it has become very popular to the point where virtually everyone has heard of it. We’ve…

There’s a common myth that if you want to tone up your legs and bum then you need to devote all of your energy to squats and leg lifts. While it’s true that you’ll build incredible muscle in these areas, you’ll never see it if it’s hidden…

According to the American Psychological Association, a whopping 75% of people feel stressed out. Almost half of them eat unhealthy because of it; 47% of them can’t sleep because of it. It seems then that chronic stress is the new normal.…

While zumba and bokwa have become as commonplace as jogging and cycling, there’s one fitness trend that’s still exciting wellness experts and fanatics across the country, and can work wonders for your wellbeing; plyometrics. Also known as…

If there’s one health concern that all weight watchers care about, it’s having a healthy metabolism. However, your metabolism wellness is dependent on a number of factors. Some people are just lucky, and having a fast metabolism is just…

If you’re tired of putting in loads of effort in the cardio section of the gym and not seeing any results, you may need to change your tactics. According to the National Centre for Health Statistics, just 21 per cent of women use strength…

If you’ve ever wondered why you just can’t get into Zumba, maybe it’s because when you get to that class, you’re still, unfortunately, you! According to James Gavin, PhD, professor of applied human sciences at Concordia University in…