Sitting comfortably, Londoners? Chances are you’re not. Bad posture caused by sitting at desks all day, slouched over a laptop, is a huge issue in the capital. In fact, many experts claim that our increasingly general sedentary lifestyle is becoming a nationwide epidemic. Unbelievably, back pain is the leading global cause of disability worldwide, according […]
“I don’t have time to exercise”
Vicki Anstey, founder of Barreworks, a Richmond-based barre studio, knows only too well how hard it is to fit in exercise around a busy life. Exercise is such an important part of a healthy lifestyle, helping improve mood, balance weight, future-proofing our mobility and more. Yet, it often gets pushed to the side. So how […]
TRIED & TESTED: Teapigs cold brew tea
Cold tea? Sounds unappealing right? Think again. Teapigs, the purveyor of high-quality teas, has released two new flavours of cold brew tea that you can steep in cold water for a refreshing summery drink. The flavours are rose & lychee and apple & cucumber. I was sceptical as I’m not a huge fan of herbal […]
Steenbergs Spices launch new Swell range
Healthy Living London’s resident chef, Susie Morrison of Gourmet Glow, has created a new spice blend for Steenberg Spices recently launched Swell range. The Swell range is focused on improving digestive health. Susie’s new spice blend, Digestivo, is inspired by Ayurvedic principles and contains a special mix of fennel, dill seed, cumin, pink Himalayan salt, […]
Why Londoners are flocking to the barre….
In the last 10 years, barre has gone from being a virtually unknown fitness concept, to one of the fastest emerging methods in the industry. The Lotte Berk Technique which had it’s hey-day in the 60s & 70s is the mother of all modern barre workouts. It garnered a following from Dame Joan Collins, Bond […]
Ride the 2019 Tour de France with Digme, 28th July
If you’re training for a cycling event, want to improve your endurance or are simply up for a beasting, Digme’s Perform Plus class is guaranteed to test your pedal power. One of the gym’s more technical concepts, Perform Plus focuses on specific goals using a sophisticated data system. Throughout the month of July, Digme is […]
How to launch your own fitness business
Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to launch your own fitness business! Exciting times lie ahead in this fast-moving, fascinating and dynamic industry. What could be better than helping people maximise their potential and create their best selves? But in this noisy, fractured marketplace – where do you start? And how do you build your business? […]
Recognising and handling maternal mental health issues
Mental health problems can develop at any time during and after pregnancy – defined as the perinatal period. Although some statistics show you may be more susceptible to a condition if you have suffered from mental health problems before, it can happen to anyone. Equally the warning signs can be tricky to spot and the […]
Red Bull Hosts Free Fitness Classes to get UK Workforce Active When On Lunch
What does lunchtime mean to you? A chance to catch up on emails or squeeze in another meeting? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. A new study reveals a staggering 70 percent of UK employees take less than an hour for lunch and the average break lasts just 31 minutes. With many citing […]
With major designers dressing their models in cycling shorts – can cyclists take inspiration from fashion to look chic as they peddle?
By Catherine Bedford, Dashel Helmets Over 45 major fashion designers showed cycle shorts in their catwalk collections for S/S19 and A/W 19 including: Chanel, Alexander Wang, Fendi, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, and Prada. So, with fashion taking inspiration from cycling – is it time cycling wear took inspiration from fashion? At Dashel Helmets […]