If you’ve thought about getting fitter and more physically active, going to the gym is perhaps the obvious choice. While this is well suited to some, it’s important to remember that it’s not your only option. There are plenty of sports to try if you want to get fitter in the most enjoyable and exciting …
We often associate exercise with sweaty gyms and monotonous routines, but what if we told you there are types of exercise that not only strengthen your body but also ignite a spark of joy within you? Picture yourself smiling, feeling alive, and embracing a sense of accomplishment while working up a sweat. Here are four …
Back in November, I published a blog post listing 12 essential things to bring on a Winter walk. As you will have guessed from the title, this post is going to be a summer version! Summer is a fantastic time for walking. In general, the weather is warm, the ground is dry, and if you’re …
We are all aware of the war that is happening in Ukraine at the moment. Personally, I try not to consume the news too much because I know it could have a negative effect on my mental health. Therefore I don’t know all the political details but I’m very aware that there are people in …
Do you do a lot of walking? If so, it’s important to take precautions to protect your knees, as they take a lot of impact when you walk. This is something I learned the hard way last year when I went through a phase of walking a lot. Unfortunately, my knees suffered and I ended …
One of my favourite things about going for walks is watching the seasons change. Every season brings a unique and different walking experience. Winter walks are typically underrated because of the cold weather, but in my opinion, they are some of the most beautiful and scenic. Whatever the season, it’s a good idea to bring …
This post contains a collaborative portion. When you hear the word exercise, do you feel motivated, excited and eager to go for a run or hit the gym? Or does it make you groan and wish you could curl up on the sofa all day and never have to move? We all know that exercise …
Protein shakes have always been something that I have heard about but never actually considered taking myself. I have always been an active person, but my focus has been on exercising to stay generally healthy and in shape, rather than on building muscle, which is what I always associated protein shakes with. Despite …
There is no doubt that exercise is good for you, and I try to incorporate exercise into my life as often as possible. Some of the main types of exercise I do are running, going for long walks and going to Pilates class. It’s great to get out in the fresh air and get moving!
It’s a pretty common goal these days to try and increase the amount of exercise we are doing. For some people, this is easy and comes naturally. But for a lot of us, it can be a struggle to motivate ourselves to start up a new or more intense exercise routine, or even to exercise …
