Have you ever considered how your home affects your health? The art of feng shui has long been practiced in eastern cultures, and since adopted by the west as a way of creating harmony in your living space. The concept involves the mindful and careful placement of furniture, objects, colour and art in order to […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder – Spotting the Signs
The nights are inching closer, the cold edging nearer: gloomy winter is upon us. For some of us, it’s a minor transition – this time of year we can celebrate an extra hour in bed. Yet for some, winter inflicts an inevitable gloomier outlook. Yet, how can you know when it transgresses from a decline in mood to […]
#hellofitty: An Interview with Mel Wells author of The Goddess Revolution
Author of the beautifully inspiring book, The Goddess Revolution, Mel Wells encourages us to adopt a healthy attitude towards our relationship with food and banish all negative thoughts around weight and diets once and for all. We caught up with her to chat about her philosophy and mission to help women fall in love with […]
#Hellofitty: An Interview With Clubbercise Co-Founder, Claire Burlison Green
Claire Burlison Green is the co-founder of Clubbercise; a Zumba inspired dance class with high energy and low lighting. After my first class, I left feeling energised and bouncy, despite the fact that the class works you like a late night clubbing session! You get to dance (and sing along to classic tunes if you […]
#Hellofitty: An Interview With Orangetheory’s Mavis Tachie-Menson
I met Orangetheory’s Mavis Tachie-Menson at one of her classes in the Islington Orangetheory Fitness studio, on Upper Street. Mavis has been a personal trainer for eighteen years and an Orangetheory Fitness coach for almost a year. Mavis leads her class with authority, clear examples and direction and attention to all her clients. Her energy and enthusiasm is inspiring, encouraging […]
#Hellofitty: An interview with Imogen Money, PT & Instructor at FORM Studios
I met Imogen Money when I took my first class at FORM studios in Notting Hill. I turned up totally nervous, not sure what to expect, with an injured ankle so my balance was (and is) less than desirable but Imogen has such a friendly and warm demeanor I quickly relaxed and I ended up […]
#Hellofitty: An Interview With HulaFit’s Anna Byrne
I met HulaFit’s Anna Byrne at one of her classes in London Fields, having been introduced by a friend of mine and fan of hers. After my first class I left with a feeling that this is a class I can go to regularly and advance at, but also a class that I want to! Anna has introduced me […]
#HelloFitty: An Interview with Somuchmore founders, Alex Argyros & Johannes Klose
There’s never been a better time to get fit than now. Just look around you. There’s new spinning studios popping up like mushrooms, running clubs springing up out of nowhere and bespoke studios promising you a sweaty time round every corner. Great news, right? Kind of. How can you try each and every one of […]
#Hellofitty: An interview with Alice Rickard – Personal Trainer
I met Alice through Frame Personalised in Queens Park. After the very first introductory session I left with absolute no doubt in my mind that not only had I found an absolutely brilliant Personal Trainer but I really liked her as a person too. Alice has introduced me to strength training which I had never done […]
#HelloFitty: An interview with Hennie O’Donnell – Nutritionist
I first met Hennie about 10 years ago when I started doing kickboxing at The Mission Personal Training Studio in London. Hennie’s husband Andy is the Head Trainer and Hennie the Manager and Nutritionist. When I embarked on my toughest fitness challenge to date, running the London Marathon I was particularly out of shape (genius […]