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5 Healthy Pancake Recipes for Shrove Tuesday

06
Feb
2017

Everyone loves a pancake. But for anyone watching their waistline, all that inevitable sugar and syrup in traditional pancake toppings can be a touch problematic!

Since New Year, many of us have been trying to stick to a healthier diet so the inevitable question now arises – is there a way to enjoy Shrove Tuesday without spoiling your health kick?

The happy answer is yes, there is a way you can indulge in pancake heaven without the bad bits – it’s called healthy pancakes! Check out our healthy pancake recipes to satisfy your taste buds when Pancake Day strikes on February 28th. Read More

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New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Living

01
Jan
2017

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the festive season and now it’s time for our New Year’s health and fitness resolutions!

If like us you have overdone it a tad over the holiday season, you might be thinking about how to reverse some of that damage.

We’re determined to have a healthy start to the New Year and have prepared some health and fitness resolutions to reverse the blow-out of Christmas excess.

So here are our New Year’s resolutions for healthy living for 2018: Read More

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Winter Workouts: How to Exercise in Cold Weather

02
Dec
2016

Has the arrival of the frost made you neglect your exercise routine? Dig out those trainers and think again! Instead of hindering your exercise, researchers have found that cold weather can actually improve your workout.

Whether you like running, walking, playing tennis or cycling, exercising outdoors is a fantastic way to improve your health.

Check out the latest research that examines your body’s response to outdoor exercise, then explore our tips on how to enjoy an effective and safe cold weather workout. Read More

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How to Embrace the Hygge Lifestyle

08
Nov
2016

The winter weather with rain and lack of sunlight can leave many people feeling cold and depressed.

Exercise, nutritious food and plenty of sleep are all good ways of boosting your mood. But adding an atmosphere of peaceful, contented cosiness is also a great method of boost the festive spirit.

The Danes have turned this creation of cosiness into an art form and the word that describes this atmosphere of contentment is ‘hygge’.
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Would You Use a Robot Personal Trainer?

19
Oct
2016

We all know the best way to exercise is with a personal trainer. You know, that sergeant major character that follows you around the gym encouraging you to do that one last rep?

Personal trainers and fitness instructors are certainly known for their inspirational approach!

A recent innovation, however, suggests that gym instructors could soon have an even more unreal dedication to fitness. This is because our future personal trainers and fitness gurus are set to be finely-programmed robots. Read More

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Beyond the Gym: Simple Ways to Improve Your Fitness

12
Aug
2016

For beginners to the world of fitness, getting started with a new exercise routine can feel daunting. But there are lots of easy ways to get more active and improve your fitness levels without great knowledge of the gym.

You don’t have to know all about reps and sets – heck, you don’t have to own a vest. Just think about increasing the amount of activity you fit into your day for a great start to improved fitness levels. Read More

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Surprising Foods That Help You Lose Weight

04
Jun
2016

As spring approaches, many people will be trying to lose weight by the tried-and-tested route of eating less and exercising more. But research has shown there are a number of food types that can help or hinder weight loss – with a few surprising discoveries.

Of course there are the usual suspects in the ‘avoid’ camp, which always strikes us as a shame (chocolate for one and takeaways for another) but there are also a few odd entries, such as bananas and avocados. It seems not all fruits are good when it comes to weight loss.

After much extensive research and quite a few eyebrow raises, here is our list of surprising foods that help you lose weight.

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How to Get Up Early – and Feel Great

22
Apr
2016

Snooze buttons tend to get a lot of use. Each morning when the alarm goes off, millions of people all over the world reach over and press it once to get 10 more minutes. Then again, and sometimes again.

If you regularly hit the snooze, by the time you get out of bed, the chances are you could feel groggy and annoyed.

This is no problem if it’s Sunday. But if you actually want to get a workout in and do some work or other activities, it’s not a good start to the day. Read our tips on how to get up early – and feel good all day. Read More

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Are You Lifting Too Heavy?

11
Jan
2016

Whether you are lifting weights to increase strength, size or endurance there is the ideal weight range you should be looking at in order to achieve the best gains. So how do you know if you are lifting too heavy?

Lifting too heavy is a common problem in weight lifting, especially for those just starting out. Focus on lifting the right amount of weight for you, to develop the gains you are looking for. Read More

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