Tag: exercise
Top 40 excuses not to exercise revealed
Millions of adults have a 'fairweather' approach to fitness - with rain and cold temperatures among the top reasons for not taking regular exercise. The top 40 excuses for not working out also include finishing work too late, already having other plans and being hungover. Food clearly has an impact with one in 10 of…
Brits not looking forward to morning rush, claims Alexa study
Exercising before work, not having to rush and tucking into a leisurely breakfast are among the things Brits will miss the most when their morning routines return to normal. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 feel the pandemic and the lockdowns have given them more time in the mornings. As a result,…
Top 50 reasons to exercise revealed
The top reasons to exercise include wanting to beat a partner’s personal best, fit into old clothes, and shaking off a bad mood. A study of 2,000 adults reveals the top 50 list of reasons to get moving – with not wanting to let down a workout partner and the social element of training with…
Top 10 tips for Working Out
More than two-thirds of self-conscious Brits are happiest when working out alone, with four in 10 loathing exercising in front of others for fear they look unfit, don’t have the right gear, or won’t last the length of the entire class. Undoubtedly the last few months have seen solo exercisers coming into their own, taking to…
Over half of exercising women want to lose stomach fat
A survey of 2,000 women who embarked on an exercise regime found dropping pounds was the main aim for 77 per cent, with just over half (54 per cent) wanting to lose fat from their stomach. But 30 per cent admitted the weight came off the ‘wrong areas’ - with 55 per cent of those…
5 Great Ways to Give Yourself Some TLC
Self-love is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Many of us are hard on ourselves, with negative self-speak or pushing ourselves to our limits, so it is important to take a moment to take care of yourself. A little TLC can go a long way during a long work week, or…
Natural Ways To Boost Your Energy
Suffering from low energy levels can have a drastic effect on your quality of life, as it’s tough to perform to your full potential when you don’t even have the motivation to climb out of bed each morning. Exploring artificial solutions such as caffeinated drinks will only provide you with short term relief, as a…
7 Top Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
If you’ve suffered with one or more sleepless nights throughout lockdown, you’ll know how the next morning and the next day might not feel the best. As well as feeling tired, you’ll likely feel sluggish, moody and will instead reach for sugary food and drink over healthier alternatives. Sleep is so important when staying focussed…
Yoga tops list of online classes during lockdown
Yoga, High-Intensity Training and dance classes are among the most popular ways to stay in shape during lockdown.A study of 2,000 adults found that as a result of having to ration their exercise outside of the home, one in three are participating in online fitness sessions an average of three times a week. Aerobics,…
Tips and Tricks To Kick Cigarettes Forever
Have you been meaning to quit smoking? Perhaps you’ve been trying for years, but never quite managed it. It is one of the hardest addictions to break, so you’re not alone. But millions of people quit every year, and you can too. You just need the right tools to help you. So what can you…