Want a fun and varied workout? Boxing fitness is a great way to burn fat and boost your fitness and is also a great stress-buster says Christina Neal. Photos: Dave Collison Boxing fitness is challenging and that’s why it can offer…
Body Positivity is an often misunderstood term covering so many areas of our lives, says body confidence coach Jane Pangbourne. For me it’s an overarching reference to my passion for guiding people through the wide variety of areas contributing to…
From your appetite to your willpower, it seems sleep holds some sway. We shed light on surprising ways your slumber may influence your efforts to keep the weight off. Words: Ceri Moorhouse When it’s been a bad night between the…
Fitness fans are being told to sleep-in and stop skimping on protein if they want to get the most out of rest days. The team behind health and fitness site Vivotion.com say that regularly taking days off from intense exercise…
Positive psychologist Miriam Akhtar and fitness expert Jane Wake give their advice on how to build inner strength – mentally and physically. We all respond differently to changes in our lives. Some of us can embrace change positively, others find…
Want to stay active but find that your exercise plans fall by the wayside? Here’s how to develop some healthy habits that will boost your motivation. Establish firm habits early on Developing new habits can take time, so the…
Discover how these warming spices help keep you feeling youthful from top to toe, plus some great ways to use them. Words: Katherine Watt. Many of us own an array of little jars and spices, but there’s more to them…
That daily exercise class won’t make up for hours and hours of sitting still. Indeed, too much resting – even if you are doing regular exercise most days – can have a detrimental affect on your health. Former GP Juliet McGrattan explains.…
Brits vowing to lose weight or shape up in 2019 have been offered advice on how best to stick to New Year’s Resolutions instead of falling at the first hurdle. The team behind online health and fitness site Vivotion.com have…
Our editor Christina Neal used food to help her cope with stress when she was a carer, but managed to take control of her health and stop comfort eating. She explains how she did it. Eight years ago, my life was…