Combine the school run with a fitness blast!
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After weeks and weeks of school Summer holidays, the kids are back in their school routine - and you've got some time to yourself again! One of your aims for Autumn might be to get fitter and more active. We all know that fitness goals work best when they're sustainable, realistic and easy to maintain. If you do the school run once or twice a day, what could be better than combining it with exercise for a ready-made daily blast…
Read moreSummer sun: strike the perfect balance
Living in the UK, we're not always blessed with sunny days, so the temptation is to get out in the sun whenever the opportunity arises. But what are we to believe about sun exposure? Some sources tell us to cover up with a strong SPF and to avoid the strongest sunlight. Others would have us believe that we need to expose our skin to sunlight in order to stay healthy. What's the truth? As with most things, the key lies in a sensible…
Read moreKit-free exercise ideas for the outdoors
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When you think about exercising outdoors, chances are your mind turns to running and cycling, with maybe a bit of energetic family fun like frisbee thrown into the mix. The truth is, there are countless ways to exercise outside, all of which bring their own benefits to your fitness, strength and weightloss journeys. Here are some ideas for some great outdoor workouts and the best thing about them? They're so much fun, you'll…
Read moreExercising outdoors: what are the benefits?
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It's Summer-time and even if we don't have the blazing hot weather we'd all like to expect, we've still got more daylight hours and lighter evenings to enjoy. It's the perfect time of year to exercise outside, taking our training out of the gym and into the park. Here are some of the benefits of exercising outdoors (whatever the weather!). Boost Vitamin D The body produces Vitamin D when it's exposed to sunlight.…
Read moreThe importance of sleep, rest and recovery
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It's all very well training hard, watching what you eat and always thinking about doing more but have you considered the massive benefit that rest, recovery and even sleep can have on how your body looks, feels and performs? The fact is, all the hard work we put in during exercise really only turns into increased strength, speed and power whilst we rest. So read on to learn how you can maximise your recovery time in order to become…
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