Lockdown has been tough. I have struggled with self-motivation and have really missed going to classes and trying out new studios. I have definitely succumbed to the ‘quarantine kilos’! Thank goodness that Giesswein found me! I was gifted the Giesswein Merino Runners at the end of lockdown and have been trying and testing them since. […]
Face Masks – Which One To Buy?
Face masks are the new normal, so it’s important to find one that is comfortable, functional and, for those that care about their appearance, stylish! I’ve tried out a collection of non-medical masks and have written my thoughts below. I am not in the medical profession, so I can not comment on the protection offered. […]
WE WENT: Holland & Barrett’s First Food Showcase
We were so excited to have been invited to Holland & Barrett’s first food Showcase; a chance for us to sample a range of food that Holland & Barrett stock in their stores. Focused on health and wellness, with a selection of alternatives and diet specific, such as vegan, we sampled a plethora of delicious […]
Top Tips For Caring For Your Gym Kit by Jeeves of Belgravia
To understand how we can get the most out of our workout gear and still make sure our items last as long as possible, we headed to royal warrant holder, Jeeves of Belgravia and spoke to Jeeves’ operations director, Will Lankston. Will shared their top tips for caring for your gym kit at home. Jeeves was […]
WE WENT: Suunto 7 UK Launch
London might be cold, rainy and especially windy right now and my inner self might be telling me to hibernate, however when we were invited to the Suunto 7 UK launch event, we bundled up and braved the elements to try out this awesome Finnish watch. We headed down to Greenwich, the centre of time […]
Hannah’s Christmas Wish List 2019
Need inspiration for Christmas presents this year? Hannah’s Christmas wish list 2019 is a mix of health and wellness goodies, from workout tech to luxury pampering, with both affordable prices, as well as more ‘wish list’ price tags! Whatever your need or budget, there’s a range of inspiration here that should hopefully help you to […]
WE WENT: Kefir-fuelled Brunch with Julie Smolyansky and Liz Earle
Healthy Living London enjoyed a brunch with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, and Liz Earle, founder of the Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine, to learn about kefir and its benefits in a balanced diet. At the health and wellness brunch I was welcomed with a buffet selection of healthy food and drinks, created using Julie […]
WE WENT: Manuka Lab M.O.T.
Healthy Living London recently attended the Manuka Lab M.O.T. event where we sampled their range of MGO Manuka honeys. We met Dr. Sarah Brewer, who led us through a lifestyle Q&A to understand our potential exposure to cold and flu. The result of this quiz determined the best level of MGO (methylglyoxal) honey for the […]
TRIED & TESTED: Rough Runner
Described as the UK’s only TV show inspired obstacle course… are you game? After a rather indulgent summer, fuelled by rum runners, I decided I needed to get back on track with my health and fitness journey. What better way to begin, again, than with a fun obstacle course… so I signed up to Rough […]
Top Five: Hot Weather Gym Bag Essentials
If you exercise regularly at a gym or studio, you probably have a gym bag stuffed with your essentials, such as a towel, deodorant, change of clothes, etc. However, London’s heatwave has prompted to me to add a few extra things to my gym kit. Here are my top five hot weather gym bag essentials, […]