The Mindful Living Show in London offers an opportunity to learn more about mindfulness and the plethora of ways in which we can be more mindful. There are many different aspects to being mindful; whether it is to focus on ourselves and re-centre with practices such as mediation or yoga, or to think about the way […]
Hannah’s 2017 Christmas Wish List
This year, Hannah has tackled several obstacle courses, competed in a triathlon and conquered Yosemite’s Half Dome climb to the summit, amongst other things! Hannah is always keen to try fun and exciting ways to exercise, so this year, Hannah’s Christmas wish list includes some of her classic favourites, as well as some new accessories […]
TRIED & TESTED: White Water Rafting at the Lee Valley Centre
White water rafting is a fun and exhilarating activity that is available near London. Yes, you read that right! You can ride the rapids that Team GB won Gold and Silver on during the 2012 Olympic games with a guide that will ensure everyone is smiling. Healthy Living London’s Hannah headed to the white water […]
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. […]
Eliza’s Christmas Wish List
After 3 and a half months of eating the best food in Asia, Eliza is keen to get back info her fitness and healthy eating. She loves a range of fitness and is also keen to enjoy more holistic classes, including meditation and yoga. Eliza is also keen to understand more about her body and […]
Race For Life: Pretty Muddy 5k
As you may have read before in my previous posts, I a) have hated obstacle course races in the past, b) scared of doing more obstacle course races, c) did I mention I don’t like obstacle course races? So, yes, it is fair to say I was pretty nervous about this day when it arrived but […]
Be Prepared: Your first obstacle course race…
So I’m currently preparing for my first proper obstacle race, the Race For Life Pretty Muddy 5k. Well, I admit it’s not quite my first obstacle course – I did one a few years back and didn’t have a great experience so it put me off for good….or so I thought….but when Race For Life asked […]
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 […]
Top 6 London Mud Run and Obstacle Races For 2015
Whether you are an experienced Mud Run or Obstacle Racer that is looking for a new and fun fitness challenge this year, there’s lots of events around London for you to try out. From jumping in the River Thames to throwing a spear at Spartan Race, you’ll do things you never expected that will leave […]
Your Emergency Judgement Day Training Plan
If you’ve got a spot for Judgement Day coming up on 23rd November and you’re panicking about your fitness, don’t worry, we asked Fiona Love, endurance runner, for a specialised Judgement Day fitness training plan to get you to a better place on the day. Ok so I must confess, this training plan was initially […]