Sam Parsons What is cardio and why is it so important?
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…
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 —…
How a healthy lifestyle can help you boost your immune system
The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. When you have a strong immune system, you might still catch a bug,…
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…
3 ways to boost longevity this autumn
Boosting longevity has become a hot topic in wellbeing in recent years. But what does it mean in practice for our everyday lives? Longevity isn’t just about living longer; it’s…
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…
Roasted aubergine with chilli sauce & cauliflower couscous recipe
This recipe is not only delicious but also very healthy – and ideal if you’re following a vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian diet. It’s relatively low in carbs but packed full…