When to exercise

Morning run or evening HIIT session – when’s it best to exercise? Short answer: whenever is best for YOU! 

5 ways to keep your joints healthy

As we age, our joints become less flexible and start getting stiff. This can lead to joint pain or arthritis, so it’s important to try and keep your joints as healthy as you can, and here’s how. 

Can you be overweight and fit?

Our concept of what constitutes a healthy body has changed over the years. With a rise in both body shaming and body positivity campaigns in the media, we can be left wondering, can someone really be both overweight and fit? 

Walking for weight loss

Being active is key for a healthy body and mind. Good old fashioned walking is easy, free and accessible to most. Let’s have a look at how it can help weight loss, and what we can do to mix it up.

Setting yourself up to make healthy meals

If you’re just starting out in a new home, or you’ve not done much healthy cooking before, getting a few essentials is, er, essential. A few tools can help you prep and cook nutritious and tasty meals and they needn’t cost a fortune. 

Prepare to succeed: meal prep to reach your goals 

A busy day at work, chaos with the kids or a stressful, long commute mean sometimes we can’t face cooking. Instead of reaching for the takeaway menu, we need healthy food that’s ready to go. Enter: meal prepping. 

How to eat a balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet is essential to keep us in good health and feeling our best. Here’s how to make sure we’re getting a balanced diet. 

Switching to low-cal beers

With one pint of 4% lager containing around 180 cals, it’s easy to see how drinking can sabotage weight loss efforts. The good news is there are plenty of low calorie options out there.

Is alcohol a drain on your muscle gain?

Whether you’re a lapsed bodybuilder or you’re just starting out with strength training, it’s useful to understand how alcohol can affect muscle growth. After all, everyone wants to see definition from hard earned gains.