Results tagged “fitness”

We’ve looked at some of the more holistic ways to relieve stress recently, but what about if you just want to let off steam and go a bit nuts?

We’ve picked five of the best ways to go about it.

Even though winter’s here there’s no reason to confine your workouts to the gym.

Just follow our tips to staying comfy in the cold.

If you’re low on motivation but the credit crunch is leaving you strapped for cash, investigate online help to get you in shape this autumn.

Warm up your computer, flex your fingers and mount your virtual surfboard as we take a look at fitness on the information superhighway.

The “use it or lose it” theory applies to your brain in the same way it does to any other organ.

Eat right for your brain. Your brain requires healthy fats to function properly and efficiently. The body can’t produce these essential fats so your brain needs to get them from food sources.

The current economic climate is enough to make anyone stressed. Here’s how to work through it. Work it out. Exercise isn’t called meditation in movement for nothing.

Physical activity ups the level of endorphins, the brain’s happy hormones.

A look at the latest fitness classes, health events and products which can be found in and around the Wharf.

Looking to find healthy activities for children or are interested in the latest fitness-based strategy for beating the credit crunch through exercise.

Not making the most of that expensive gym membership?

Why not cut costs by devising a home workout that ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank.

This week we offer tips on formulating a cash-lite plan that should get you healthier in no time.

Working hard is not enough for Wharfers – many spend the weekends training too.

But how can these so-called ‘weekend warriors’ get ready for the running season without getting injured?
One tip is to try to balance the type of exercise you do during the week with the running you are doing at the weekend.

Many people try and squeeze in an exercise class, cycle to work or do some rowing in the gym and feel they are fit for anything.

But running uses quite specific muscles. So if you want to be fit to run at the weekend, you’ll need to run during the week too.