Gym Love – How Gyms Can Help Build Human Relationships
Exercise can bring people together and can strengthen relationships. Whether they are colleagues burning off stress in the workplace gym, students at college, neighbours in Build to Rent gyms or guests in the hotel. Gyms and exercise spaces can create lasting, worthwhile friendships based on the healthiest of activities. Gyms have even been the venue […]
Read article5 Tips for boosting your confidence in the gym.
The New Year is in full swing. You’ve finally adjusted and are back into your working routine – you’ve even managed to regularly visit the gym. Result – we take our hats off to you. However, the gym can sometimes be an intimidating space. And we totally know where you’re coming from. There are people […]
Read articleHow to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions
The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, start fresh and think about change. Perhaps more so this year with it being a new decade – 2020 WOW! But of course, resolutions are much easier to make than they are to keep. Have you ever found yourself doing […]
Read articleHow to stay motivated during the cold months
We know it can be easy to fall out of routine in the colder months – summer seems like a warm distant memory! Going for a morning run when the sun is shining is easy, rolling out of bed when its dark and cold however, is another story. We all get tempted to skip out […]
Read articleTips to fight OFF SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is thought to be very common and can affect people of any age, including children. It tends to rear its head at the beginning of autumn where there is less light and ends around March/ April. Evenings get darker, so do mornings and the main theory behind SAD is […]
Read articleMindfulness and exercise
Mindfulness is now widely recognised as an important tool for wellbeing in sport, at every level. But what exactly is mindfulness and why does it benefit our exercise? Below we are going to discuss how to incorporate mindfulness into an exercise programme and why this can help achieve even better results. We also speak to […]
Read articleKeeping your body protected from the sun during British summer-time
Summer has well and truly kicked off in the UK now, and as per usual there are certain measures we should take to stay protected from the rays! In this blog we focus on skin safety in the sun and what to do in order to stay safe out there. It’s essential to stay protected […]
Read articleA Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or Osteopath. Aren’t they all essentially the same?
Although it is common for many practitioners’ jobs to have some sort of crossover, they are all highly qualified in their area and this gives them knowledge that is transferable into other professions. Who is a Physiotherapist? Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. […]
Read articleTop 5 yoga and wellness festivals
With summer only moments away, the festival season will soon be upon us. But music festivals aren’t the only festivals to be at this summer. The latest trend taking hold is yoga and wellness festivals. Yoga and wellness festivals are a great way to refresh your mind, body and soul, and will undoubtedly leave you […]
Read articleWellness: why you should try yoga
Thinking about giving yoga a try, but not really sure what it’s all about? Yoga practice combines both a strong spiritual and meditation element alongside many physical benefits. Yoga focuses on strength training and flexibility, and with postures that improve your body from the inside out, you won’t just look good but also feel good […]
Read articleThe benefits of sports massage
The use of massage in training and recovery can be extremely beneficial. Not only does massage relax and unwind the mind, but it also brings a long list of physical benefits that over time can have a hugely positive influence on your training regime. Mental benefits While a massage is clearly a physical treatment, […]
Read articleGym Design for Later Living Schemes
Life expectancy is increasing. By 2040, nearly one in seven Britons will be over 75 and almost a third of people born today can expect to live to 100. In 2014, the average age in the UK exceeded 40 for the first time. As a result, there is an increased focus on ageing well, which is […]
Read articleNutrition for the runner
It’s fast approaching spring, with light and favourable weather conditions coming back to greet us after the cold, dark nights of winter. Spring, for the runner, can mean only one thing: the start of marathon season. Training is obviously very important, that’s a given, but diet and nutrition are areas that are often left unattended. […]
Read articleWorkout nutrition: what to eat before, during & after the gym
There is no secret formula to structuring your workout meals. Whether you’re fuelling up for your next session, or looking for the recovery meal of your dreams, it will come down to two things: carbs and proteins. These are the two areas of the food spectrum you’re going to want to hone in on pre- […]
Read articleHow to have a more mindful workout
You might not immediately associate mindfulness with a gym session but it could be just what you need in order to get the most out of your workout. Here’s why – and some tips on how to make it happen the next time you hit the gym. Why be mindful? We might think of the […]
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