We hear about nutrients and nutrition all the time when we’re talking about what we eat and drink, but what’s the deal with micros (micronutrients) and macros (macronutrients)? Sarah Maber finds out… We all know how important it is to follow a healthy diet. On fitness blogs and social media the talk is all about…
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With the coronavirus pandemic causing our brains to crave those ‘naughty’ feel-good foods (and wine), it can be hard to resist temptation and stick to healthy food habits. So, what can we do to give our bodies and minds the things they need, rather than the things our brains are telling us we want? Here,…
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The squat is a popular lower body strength exercise that works your glutes, quads, and hamstrings and strengthens your core. Squats are included in all types of workouts and are an easy exercise to do at home. We asked Senior Physiotherapist, Beverley Gorbutt from Ascenti for her expert advice on how to get the technique right…
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When you’re on a roll with your workouts, the last thing you want to do is take a rest day. But as tempting as it may be to train 7 days a week, rest isn’t just an optional extra: it’s an essential part of your exercise programme… When we’re working out regularly, beating personal bests…
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Press-ups are one of the most basic and common exercises that build upper body strength and improve core strength and stability. They feature in a wide range of workouts including strength and cardio routines, and are also really easy to incorporate into your home workout. We asked Senior Physiotherapist, Beverley Gorbutt from Ascenti for her expert…
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When it comes to ab exercises, some are most definitely more difficult than others, with the side plank crunch up there with one of the toughest. Want to get to grips with it? Vitality Home Fitness Coach, Jenny Francis, provides this step-by-step masterclass so that you can build up your core to master it for…
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It’s the cross-generational issue that’s going nowhere. For many, the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is the only route to property ownership. Personal finance journalist Emma Lunn shares her tips on how to approach this thorny issue, alongside three Vitality members who share how they are tackling it… After years of property price inflation, owning…
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Ready to make some money resolutions this year? Financial journalist and author Laura Whateley shares her advice for making this year your most financially savvy yet. January might feel like the worst month for your finances – with the hangover of Christmas frivolities and spending. On top of that, some of us are struggling to…
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Struggling to sleep? It’s not easy to relax at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic, but there are some techniques that can help, as we discover… Sleep is supposed to be the most natural thing in the world, but sometimes the simple act of falling asleep can feel like an impossible task.…
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Now that our homes are now our gym/office/creche/pub/date-night destination, it’s difficult to genuinely unwind. But creating me-time at home can be a way to de-stress. When you’re exercising in your sitting room, working in the spare room and home-schooling in the kitchen, it’s hard to find the time and space for essential ‘you’ time. But,…
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