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. […]
TOP 5: Spring Workout Favourites
Spring is officially here but its still a bit chilly isn’t it?! Here at HLL we are getting increasingly obsessed with the incredible amount of amazing fitness kit there is out there (we’re not the only ones are we?!) So we thought we would round up some of our current Spring workout favourites – lovely but […]
TRIED & TESTED: Tribe
If you’re passionate about eating naturally and love endurance sports, then ditch over processed energy sources and discover Tribe! With the motto “Eat Natural Run Free”, Tribe offer natural sports nutrition delivered to your door. Tribe make performance nutrition snacks from natural ingredients, developed with the insight of a leading nutritional therapist. They sent me […]
TRIED & TESTED: Run Like a Girl with Bella Kinesis and Project HB
Bella Kinesis, a sportswear start-up and social enterprise, run a free monthly women’s only running club in central London, led by Carly of Project HB. As a novice runner, self-confessed lycra addict and a big fan of Carly’s and her blog, ‘Run Like a Girl’ and I were meant to be. If you’ve read my […]
TRIED & TESTED: Run Dem Crew @ Gymbox
Run Dem Crew is a running group with a difference. What started as a small group of friends running the streets of London at night has turned into an international movement inspiring thousands. This year, Run Dem Crew partnered with Gymbox, making their running sessions available to like-minded Londoners across the city. There are literally […]
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 […]
Ashlie’s Christmas Wish List
Over the past 18 months Ashlie has developed a love for running. With a few races under her belt she has entered her first Marathon – Paris, April 2016. With a new job and new commute route, she is regularly running stretches of the Thames Path clocking up miles as part of her training. With […]
TRIED & TESTED: Sports Bras for Bigger Busts!
If you are reading this you are probably blessed with a larger than average bust and know how annoying this can be when you want to work out. You know the pain of insufficient support and the excessive cleavage spillage of a flimsy crop top. Look no further – we have tried and tested some for […]
TRIED & TESTED: Flipbelt
What do you do with your keys when you run? I normally take my front door key off my keyring and tie it to my shoelace. I’m pretty screwed if my other half forgets I’m still out and double locks the front door. Luckily that’s only happened once. Shame it was raining at the time. […]