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 […]
#Hellofitty: An Interview with Just Geen’s Gina Obeng
Recently, I was invited to an event, hosted by Gina Obeng, celebrating the one year anniversary since she began her healthy meal delivery service, an extension to her healthy website, Just Geen. Gina cooks from fresh in her kitchen in Barking on Sunday mornings and delivers the food in the afternoon. As a qualified personal […]
#HelloFitty : An Interview with Zoë Stirling, Nutritional Therapist
Zoë Stirling is Nutritional Therapist offering consultations from Akasha Wellbeing in London and also works with CPRESS on the Fulham Road. I have known Zoë for many years and she has been so kind and helpful to me as I have embarked on my health and fitness journey. I have turned to Zoë many times in the […]
TRIED & TESTED: Urban Hiking with Merrell’s Grassbow Mid Sport
Most people think of hiking as an activity that involves mountains or rocks and cliffs, however, I was recently invited to join a group for an ‘urban hike’ through London! Being a fan of finding fun ways to exercise, I jumped at the opportunity, despite the probability of rain – it is London! However, the […]
Episode 02: Bonnie from Miso Tasty
We’ve got in as our guest today, Bonnie from Miso Tasty. Packaged as a paste, rather than a powder and with separate umami (the magic ingredient mix), flavours are considered superior to other brands. Perfect for busy Londoners on the go, Miso Tasty’s cute little packs can be kept in bags or in the office […]
Episode 01: Toral from The Urban Kitchen
Here, we speak with Toral from The Urban Kitchen, a company founded in 2012 that delivers nutritionally balanced and delicious meals to busy Londoners. With her interesting past, you’ll agree that The Urban Kitchen is a natural progression. We discuss why The Urban Kitchen is better than Pret a Manger, the importance of good food […]
Spartan Up! A Guide To Life – a book review
Joe De Sena is the CEO and co-founder of The Spartan Race. These races are not for the faint hearted and from what I’ve read and understood, cannot be completed without the mental strength equivalent to the physical strength of an ox, bear and dung beetle combined. Some call him crazy, but for many he […]