Tag: fitness

Exercise for the body, mind and soul

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s lockdown continues to keep us on our toes with its ever-changing guidelines, some things have got to give and for many of us, it’s our running momentum that seems to have gotten a little lost along the way… 

Understanding Macros: The long-term health solution that will transform your life

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]he word “macro” can be an instant turn-off. For those of you who are beginners to the world of nutrition and understanding how to correctly fuel your bodies, the whole concept can seem really daunting. You might find yourself turning away from the perceived complexity of how it all actually works. But no fear, as it is so much simpler than you may think. After breaking it down into bitesize pieces (pardon the pun), understanding macros can be really beneficial to your fitness goals. Let’s have a nibble shall we (sorry but you had that one coming). 

What are macros?  

Mapping Your Mind & Visualising Your Life

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]”Y[/eltd_dropcaps]ou are more productive by doing fifteen minutes of visualization than from sixteen hours of hard labor.” Abraham Hicks

Are you in tune with your thoughts and feelings? Are you paying attention to your personal needs? Are you reflecting on how you spend your time each day/week?

Keeping track of all of the above is the essential part of self-love and that’s something we’re all doing more of in 2020. It’s a lot easier said than done but with a little bit of practice, we can get there one step at a time.

A Beginners Guide to Running

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]n the current climate, I’ve found myself looking for a number of escapes – from bulk baking cookies (54 to be exact, in a household of two) to binge reading a book cover-to-cover in two days (440 pages, and I rarely read).  

The scariest temptation was running and seeing a number of friends and fitness fanatics claiming it was the best way to a clear head, I really wanted to give it a try. Running for me is big thing – as a teenager I loved it, ran every day and was even a qualified coach. At the start of 2020 however, a solid 10 years on, you wouldn’t even catch me running up the stairs.  

CrossFit: What is it really about?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ix weeks before my two-week holiday with family and friends, who hadn’t seen me in a bikini for about a decade – I realised I needed to sort my body out, fast. 

After years of eating whatever I wanted with minimal consequences, I suddenly realised I was 27 and this was no longer an option, I wasn’t happy with the way I looked. I was by no means overweight, but I had a few too many rolls on my stomach and my arms and legs wobbled a little more than I would have liked. 

Following my sudden realisation, I was having a little moan in the work kitchen, when a friend of mine – who has the best body EVER – told me about what she does, CrossFit. 

Is HIIT really the best way to torch those calories?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]H[/eltd_dropcaps]igh Intensity Interval Training. Hearing the word HIIT is set to either get you pumped to join in or running for cover. But by now, the majority of us have come across the fat-blasting form of fitness in one way or another. Is it really the magic form of training we all need to be doing? And if you’re on the latter end of the spectrum running for cover, is there another solution?  

Warrior Kind: Opening Up To Mental Health

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his month, we caught up with Sarah Drage, the founder of Warrior Kind: a community that encourages and empowers individuals to speak about their mental health. It’s an absolute honour to share the work of this incredible woman and the community she has created.

4 Ideas for a Happy and Relaxing Sunday

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]unday is always a great day to relax and do activities that make you happy, whether that’s watching the TV all day long or to sleep the entire day. I know every day might feel like a Sunday at the moment, but establishing a routine throughout the week will help you […]

CBD in Beauty

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]L[/eltd_dropcaps]et’s talk about cannabis… in your daily beauty routine! There has been a lot of buzz lately about legalising CBD – short for cannabidiol – for medicinal use, with an assortment of oils popping up in the UK’s wellness market. However, CBD has infiltrated the beauty industry too, lacing its way into our skincare, body care and even make-up.