Who said music is only for the dancers? If headphones and your favorite playlist are just as necessary in your workout routine as good sportswear – you’re not alone! Most of us don’t want to exercise in silence. If you’ve ever wondered what the reasons are, many studies offer an actual explanation as to why …
To wear or not to wear, that is the question — at least when it comes to bringing your street shoes into the house. Culturally, the consensus is divided. Keeping on your kicks is common practice in many Western cultures, while it's unheard of in many Eastern cultures, sometimes for religious reasons. Regardless of custom …
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may get a small commission if you purchase a product after clicking on a link. This does not cost you anything. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Not many people think about the chemicals they use at home when they are trying to be healthy. …
If you’re growing tired of guided home workouts via Zoom and are in search of an expert-approved strategy for improving your fitness quickly, then look no further than AMRAP. It’s a technique that has been around for aeons in fitness circles, but thanks to lockdown has caught the attention of those less well-versed in all …
Most people associate boxing with intense fights, bleeding noses, black eyes, and split lips. But boxing as a basic workout can also pack an effective punch to get you in lean shape. Boxers are among the fittest athletes in the world, possessing strength, agility, endurance, nerve and power that’s almost unmatched. The good thing is, …
Do you remember this meme that made the rounds on social media at the start of lockdown? The one that simply said: “Your grandparents were called to war, you’re being called to sit on your couch. You can do this.” While it was meant to lift our spirits, no one knew at the time that …
by Ellie Campbell Are you the kind of person who can’t stomach those little yoghurt drinks that are advertised as having good bacteria? Or do you ever wonder if drinking soda has any impact at all on your digestive system? Well without putting too much fear in you (sugar-sweetened soft drinks are associated with deaths …
by Angel Jony Data from the Office for National Statistics predicts that, in 50 years, there will be an additional 8.2 million people in the UK aged 65 and over as the country’s population continues to age. And according to the NHS, many adults aged 65+ spend an average of at least 10 hours per day sitting …
The lunch break, something we all used to look forward to, is starting to feel like a thing of the past. A huge 79 per cent of us don’t actually take a break at lunch, with one in five of us using the time to run errands or spending it on social media instead, according …
When to commence the home spa days during lockdown number two? There really is no time like the present. Once a highlight in our calendars, spa days now feel like a lost fragment of our once-pampered pasts, but they can – and will – be recreated. Simply indulge in your favourite treatments in the comfort …