Weight Management

Keeping your weight in check can be tricky at times but finding a good balance between diet and exercise will make it easier. There are countless benefits of different forms of exercise as well as many dieting tips that can aid weight management.

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The marathon advice I wish someone had told me… with Jenny Mannion

Marathons are full of surprises – some thrilling, some painful and some you wish you’d been warned about. ‘Slow runner' Jenny Mannion sets the pace with tips, ‘maranoia’ and why loo roll's a must

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Joints, Bones, & Muscles

24 hours with... rugby player Josh Charnley

What does a rugby player’s day really look like? From diet and exercise insights to recovery downtime, a pro shares a sneak peek into their daily routine

Exercise & Performance

The most common sports injuries and how to bounce back

Love staying active but worried about injuries? We get the inside scoop from a sports medicine doctor on the most common pitfalls and the best ways to stay safe, strong and injury-free

Exercise & Performance

Why is flexibility so important for muscle strength?

We all do it: wrap up a gym sesh with a few stretches and head home. But what if regular stretching could actually make you stronger? We ask the experts to flex their knowledge

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Nutrition

High protein vegetables and grains to enjoy

When you think of protein, meat and dairy often come to mind, but did you know that many vegetables and grains are surprisingly high in this essential nutrient?

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Joints, Bones, & Muscles

Why rest is essential for muscle growth

Worried a rest day means you’ll lose everything you’ve been working for? A little rest can go a long way between regular, hard workouts – we asked a former Olympian and a fitness coach to tell us why

Exercise & Performance

Ask an expert: how protein supports your sport goals

Take your fitness journey from strength to strength by upping your protein intake – with insight from our in-house sports nutritionist

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Exercise & Performance

How many steps should you do a day? The ideal daily goal by age

Want to step up your fitness? Find out how many steps medical professionals recommend we take each day to help support our bodies’ physical health

Exercise & Performance

Wellness Trends 2024: What are cortisol conscious workouts?

How could your ‘fight or flight’ hormone affect your workouts? Here, you'll find out more about cortisol, a stress hormone, and how exercise may affect it.

Sleep & Relaxation

Tips on resting & recovery post-marathon

After a marathon, how can you stop feeling like... well, you’ve just run a marathon? Here are some tips on stretching, food, rest, and more to help you recover well

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Exercise & Performance

5 of the best chest exercises

Wondering how and why to exercise your chest muscles? We share why you should do chest exercises and 5 of the best exercises to help you sculpt and add definition.

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Weight Management

10 easy ways to burn fat

Burning fat can be a challenge. Luckily, there are some easy and quick ways in which you can burn fat. Here are some of our favourites you can start today!