What is cardio and why is it so important?
Sam Parsons Cardiovascular exercise is more than a cornerstone of a comprehensive fitness regime — it’s an essential part of our overall wellbeing. This form of exercise offers health, fitness and lifestyle…
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Unleash your power: An intro to strength and conditioning training and why you should be doing it
Once upon a time, only elite athletes would consider strength and conditioning training. But times have changed, and this form of exercise has become popular among amateurs and enthusiasts —…
8 simple ways to stay fit while travelling
You’re not going to miss doing the ironing or putting the bins out when you’re strolling along a sandy beach. But there is one routine you may want to maintain…
Are planks & wall sits the best exercises for lowering blood pressure?
It’s well known that regular exercise can help lower blood pressure. But it seems some types of exercise may do that more efficiently than others. In good news for fans…
Why everyone should be doing functional training
Functional training is a very practical approach to fitness. The focus is on improving your body’s ability to effectively perform everyday movements like bending, twisting, and lifting. Simply put, a…
9 exercise motivation ideas: How to keep moving when you don’t want to
Even elite athletes have days when their exercise motivation is low. It’s only human to wake up some days and just not be in the mood. Saying that, if this…
8 ways to turn your walk into a workout
Until relatively recently, walking was an unsung hero of the cardio world. Now it’s becoming a much-favoured form of exercise: the average walking distance covered in 2023 was 225 miles…
Why everyone needs to work on flexibility and mobility
Flexibility and mobility sound like something a physio might talk about. Or something you’d work on in a yoga class. Or concepts you may worry about one day but not…
Couples workouts: Expert tips for training as a pair
Need some extra motivation for your next workout? There’s one thing you can add to your routine that should help shake things up: a partner. Whether that’s your other half,…
What are the most social ways to work out?
Working out isn’t just about your physical fitness; it can improve your social fitness, too. There are multiple studies that show the importance of social bonds when it comes to…