Those who spend 8-10 hours a day in sedentary desk-based roles are most likely to have poor upper-body strength, according to work health leaders Office Fitness. Formed from a collection of physiotherapists and sports scientists, Office Fitness have explained that by taking five to ten minutes a day, workers can counter the adverse effects of […]
Category: Fitness
A pumpkin isn’t just for Halloween
Thousands of us only ever think of buying a pumpkin at Halloween, when the fact is that it is a real superfood. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein, and many body builders take pumpkin seed protein powder as a supplement. If you lived in North America, you would eat pumpkin in all different […]
Why you might benefit from a personal trainer
The benefits of a personal trainer Whether you want to get into shape, or simply want to keep fit, there is more than one way to exercise healthily. The gym is the typical environment that many consider, but its not for everyone. The gym can often, as a facility, be a faceless and daunting option. […]
Swami Janakananda’s expanded and revised third edition of Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life
Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life , firmly rooted in the tradition, is a modern classic. It is first and foremost a practical guide to the whole system of yoga. The clear step-by-step instructions make it easy for the beginner to learn the yoga poses, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. For the experienced, the […]
Research shows dance burns more calories than cycling, running or swimming
New research from the University of Brighton has found that certain styles of dance can burn more calories per hour than cycling, running, or swimming. Sport scientists from the University teamed up with dancers from City Academy to conduct the study and made a number of new discoveries about the physical and mental effects of […]
What to Do When You’ve Overdone It at the Gym
As hard as it can sometimes be to get motivated to go, it’s surprisingly easy to work too hard at the gym. You might not notice the signs until you’re back in your own home, sitting on the sofa, struggling with aches and pains. Alternatively, you may suddenly feel the pain as you’re part-way through […]
iDEA street magic, breakdance and martial art activities at Birmingham NEC
A unique new service for schools, gyms, leisure clubs and hotels nationwide offering on-demand on-screen entertainment, fitness and dance activities launches this month (Sep) at the Leisure Industry Week show at Birmingham’s NEC. iDEA is aimed at children, families and seniors, and is the brainchild of a team with a stellar CV in the leisure […]
Nourish & Exercise hosting top fitness workouts with relaxing brunch afterwards
Nourish & Exercise will be hosting unique fitness experiences at top venues throughout London and the South East of England, providing the public with the chance to exercise with top fitness instructors and relax with brunch afterwards. With health and fitness becoming more and more social, Nourish & Exercise wanted to expand on this concept […]
BBC presenter Louise Minchin taking part in Macmillan Cycletta Cycling Series
BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin is getting on her bike again for this year’s Macmillan Cycletta, the UK’s leading series of Women only bike rides. Louise will be showing her pedal power along with thousands of women across the UK as she takes on the 50km distance at the series’ Cheshire event in September. This […]
David Lloyd Leisure’s Cyclists Intense Training Programme The Sufferfest
David Lloyd Leisure is exclusively launching The Sufferfest , creator of the highly acclaimed video-based indoor cycling programme that is followed by enthusiasts across the world, in-club to transform the indoor cycling experience for its members. A high intensity interval training programme (HIIT), The Sufferfest has just launched at David Lloyd Southampton and will roll […]