If you’re pregnant and are after something a little more rousing that walking or pregnancy yoga then head over to Jodie’s Bumps group class at Blok London in Clapton. Not only is the studio a work of art (in an exposed brick hipster way) but Jodie is like a female Mr Motivator (better looking, obvs) […]
TRIED & TESTED: Hotpod Yoga with Sarah Lindsay
London’s predominantly gloomy and unpredictable weather leaves me daydreaming of diving into the blue azures of warm oceans, of sandals, floaty dresses and craving somewhere warm. However, until my next holiday is booked, I know where I can go for that comforting and warm feeling; to Hotpod Yoga with Sarah Lindsay! Unlike the dry and […]
TRIED & TESTED: The Gauntlet Games
It was only recently that I began my health and fitness journey and despite a weakness for unhealthy food, I am still committed, especially when finding fun ways to exercise. So, when the opportunity arose to run the muddy obstacle course, The Gauntlet Games, I immediately accepted and enrolled a willing friend to join me. […]
TRIED & TESTED: Clubbercise
I am always looking for fun and exciting ways to workout so I was especially thrilled when I discovered Clubbercise, a Zumba inspired dance class with funky tunes, glow sticks and disco lights! It’s hard to find a class that has you smiling the whole way through, whilst giving you a full body workout. Not […]
TRIED & TESTED: Orangetheory Fitness
When a friend invited me to a free taster session at Orangetheory Fitness at the Islington studio, I happily agreed and signed up. Admittedly a little nervous, as I’m not the best runner, I went along with a few friends and joined in a class. Having previously been to other HIIT classes that focus on running and […]
#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 […]
TRIED & TESTED: Studio Lagree
“The Pilates Reformer on steroids” is what the online fitness community are calling the M3 Megaformers™ at Studio Lagree. Ashlie checked it out and her first words? “I can certainly vouch for the description!” The first two Studio Lagree UK studios are now open to the public in central London and Guildford, bringing an innovative […]
#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 […]
TRIED & TESTED: HulaFit with Anna Byrne
When my friend Leonie invited me to HulaFit with Anna Byrne at the London Fields Fitness Studio, I jumped at the chance to try something new. I had never heard of HulaFit before, but I had seen hula performers at Camden’s Roundhouse which I thought was awesome! Excited, I went to the studio, a large space […]
TRIED & TESTED: Anti-Gravity Classes
I have been a yoga fan for several years now, but I had never tried aerial yoga before. Being a bit of a Groupon junkie, I saw a deal to attend any three anti-gravity classes at the London Dance Academy. Curious as to what anti-gravity yoga might be about, plus a willingness to try something […]