By Andrea Slivkova First we were captivated by the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-ga’), enjoying the simple pleasures of cosy living, like reading a book sitting by the fireplace on a cold winter day. The Danes have mastered the art of living in the moment, making the most of what nature has dealt them. […]
WARM UP the whole body with this energising exercise and prepare your muscles and joints for the more challenging mat workout. Stand with feet hip width apart, arms by your sides and palms facing backwards. 1. Breathe in, and as you breathe out pull in your abdominal muscles, push your arms back, squeezing your shoulder […]
This is a glimpse into my chronic fatigue story. By Rosemary Channin As I sat on my bed with my arms curled around my knees, holding them close and trying to breathe deeply, I wondered if there would ever be a day when I didn’t jump out of my skin at the slightest sound. I […]
By Lauretta Furlonger Sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction, with its signal pain which can be sharp or dull, often on one side of the lower back, often means that we have to alter our yoga practice and our life. SI dysfunction occurs when the sacrum moves too much or too little for the joint to be able […]
You’ve seen it in the newspapers and on social media. Prince Harry’s fiancé Megan Markle revealed she does it too. Face Yoga is everywhere! By Lucy Jenkins According to facial yoga expert Danielle Collins, the right facial exercises can strengthen the muscles, improve the lymph flow and relax tension lines, helping […]
By Ildiko Bakos Yoga’s gentle movements are the main reason it is so popular. Yoga is good for people who haven’t been active in a while, but also for those with certain health conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis. Exercises can be changed to fit your individual needs. If you are already fit and looking for […]
When our bodies benefit from the harmony and the right relationships between the many elements that constitute our being, such as physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, we feel healthy, balanced and energetic. When this balance is disturbed in any way then we become susceptible to illness and develop symptoms. The holistic approach to healing views […]
Anytime Workouts™ is a mobile app, available through our Anytime Fitness UK app. We are offering Anytime Workouts to our members at no additional cost to their membership, saving each and every one of them at least £113 per year, based on MapMyFitness MVP and a white-labelled version of PumpOne FitnessBuilder Plus costing £4.99 and […]
By Naomi Charles-Thompson Did you create a New Year resolution? Did you feel motivated? Confident that this year was going to be a turning point, and then a couple of months later lost sight of your goals? It happens… We all set goals, and lose motivation sometimes, but it’s not too late to pick up […]
By Sarah Volpe Would you like to get active? Feel fitter? Are you wondering where to start or which activity session would be at your pace, suitable for your age group and at the same time fit in with your schedule? Active HERE helps adults across Herefordshire to find a class, session or type of […]
