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 […]
An Interview with Sarah King from The Gauntlet Games
I met with Sarah King, founder of the Gauntlet Games, a fun new obstacle course race that is all about putting smiles on people’s faces rather than running them ragged and leaving them mud-covered and bruised. In between organising inflatables and briefing her gladiators, Sarah managed to spare some time to tell us more. What’s the […]
International Women’s Day: Our Inspirational Women in Health & Fitness
International Women’s Day gives us the chance to celebrate women, their achievements and is intended to create awareness for greater equality. It reminds us to think about all wonderful women – from those that affect our daily lives to the women doing fantastic things around that world, that we may never meet but are making […]
An Interview with Bella Kinesis
Shaleena and Roshni are the brains behind Bella Kinesis – a sports fashion range with heart. For every garment sold, they fund a business education for a woman. We wanted to find out more so pinned these young entrepreneurs down for questioning – about their business and their healthy lifestyle. When does Bella Kinesis officially […]
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 […]
Preventing cycling injuries
As the Tour de France races through the British countryside, Emma, a #hellofitty member, asks Karen Jordan, Senior Physiotherapist at Nuffield Health to give us advice on preventing cycling injuries… As a London cyclist, a spin class fanatic (check out Cyclebeat for the best classes in London) and triathlete, I can think of little worse than being injured. Like with all […]
Joe DeSena, Founder of the Reebok Spartan Race, Talks Food & Fitness
As well as discussing the Reebok Spartan Race and his new book Spartan Up, we talked about a bunch of other things too. If you ever wanted to know what his fitness regime was like or his life values, read on. Warning: he tells it like it is. What do you say to people who […]
An Interview with Joe DeSena, author of Spartan Up
When you go to meet someone who invented the legendary 24 hour Death Race, let alone the Reebok Spartan Races, you wonder what to expect. Instead of a handshake, should I Spartan Up and break out some burpees? Perhaps I should offer to run and talk instead? After all, the crowds of London are as […]
An Interview with The Dressing Room Salad Pop Up
Alex, #hellofitty tribe member, speaks with Patrick from The Dressing Room salad pop up, a newcomer to the London scene that specialises in super-fresh, locally sourced salads. Think salads are for rabbits and vegans? Think again – these salads look truly delicious! Can you tell me about The Dressing Room – who are you? The […]