Chances are if you’re a runner, you’ve spent years stretching before and after a run- or you’ve at least felt guilty because you don’t. Everyone knows that stretching before and after exercise is good for you, right…well, maybe? The fitness world has long debated (and studied)...

A few weeks back in my blog entitled ‘Fitness Trends to Try’, I mentioned that I was planning to take my first Crossfit class in early February- and I promised a full report. Last week I did take the aforementioned class at via a Groupon deal I bought for Ten CrossFit Training...

As ‘Britain’s Big Freeze’ covered most of the country with snow, frigid temperatures, and torturous travel conditions this weekend, getting out for a good workout probably was not on the top of most people’s list. But exercise doesn’t end just because the thermometer hits negative...

No matter how tired you might be, sometimes it’s difficult to sleep. There are few things worse than tossing and turning throughout the night, only to find that the alarm goes off just after you’ve finally gone to sleep… leaving you exhausted and completely unprepared for the day...

There are certain things that seem to bring out the child-like qualities that we all harbour deep inside; the urge to explore, the need to experience the new and try different things. As we grow older, we learn to become somewhat inhibited; as we become more aware of the expectations of adults...

You need to get some exercise. You want to go on holiday. Why not do both? In the past, I’ve recommended how to incorporate fitness into your vacation plans, but not everyone wants to think about how to squeeze exercise into a holiday. Why not try a fitness retreat? The term ‘Fitness...

What fitness trends will you be trying in 2012 then? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, people worldwide are more likely to be shaking it in a Zumba class than engaging their core in Pilates. Not to worry, the world is still aware of the importance of working the core as...

At last, it’s 2012- the year of the Olympics! There are many reasons for my excitement; the buzz throughout London, the Olympic torch coming through towns across the UK, the end to the incessant Tube work (I’m an optimist), more Boris bikes in east London. Of course I am dreading the...

Every year about this time, people begin thinking about the New Year and the changes it will bring. Many of us will make resolutions to change something in our lives and millions across the world will be making the resolution to quit smoking once and for all. Putting it simply; for most of us...

With the New Year still in its infancy, I still have that feeling of wanting to leave the old year behind me and looking ahead to 2012. As with all New Year’s resolutions, it gives us the chance start the year with a clean slate, and provides us with the inspiration to try and make lasting...