When it comes to our health, every second of movement counts. That’s why I’m such a big advocate of making time for short bursts of exercise...
Walking ticks so many boxes, improving our brain, mental and musculoskeletal fitness as well as physical fitness. Whether you’re a new parent, going through the menopause,...
“Insulin sensitivity is down to an interaction between the hormones. Cortisol and insulin are almost inverse; cortisol breaks down while insulin builds,” explains NHS GP and...
As someone who considers themselves relatively fit and strong, animal-style exercise is shockingly and humiliatingly hard. Jake Dearden, a trainer, influencer and fitness racer is taking...
You can probably feel that you’re working your heart when you walk up a hill. Your heart beats faster and you might feel out of breath,...
I was so homesick I had to stop looking at images on social media of my friends in beloved, familiar landscapes of home. At times I...
My workout playlists are the product of so many pet theories and half-forgotten experiments they sometimes catch me unawares. Earlier this year, I found myself performing...
Studies have repeatedly shown that being physically fit lowers the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers, depression, dementia and dying early. “The ability...
Rucking, otherwise known as “weighted walking”, is an exercise growing in popularity among the time poor. “Strapping on a rucksack turns your daily commute, dash across...
Not everyone is a fan of exercise, and you’ve probably heard more than a few jokes from people who say they’re “allergic” to working out. But...