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The Perks of Perimenopause Power Walks

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Did you know that walking is a simple and effective way to stay active and healthy during perimenopause? Perimenopause can throw some serious curveballs our way; your body goes through several hormonal changes that can impact physical and emotional health. Stepping outside for a brisk walk has this magical ability to take the edge off. […]

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Did you know that walking is a simple and effective way to stay active and healthy during perimenopause? Perimenopause can throw some serious curveballs our way; your body goes through several hormonal changes that can impact physical and emotional health. Stepping outside for a brisk walk has this magical ability to take the edge off.

What is DOMS? Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

What is DOMS?

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DOMS stands for Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. DOMS is the body’s reaction to training. It is that muscle soreness that shows up 1 or 2 days after exercising. It can effect anyone, regardless of fitness level. It commonly occurs when you start a new exercise programme or increase the duration or intensity of your regular workout.

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DOMS stands for Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. DOMS is the body’s reaction to training. It is that muscle soreness that shows up 1 or 2 days after exercising. It can effect anyone, regardless of fitness level. It commonly occurs when you start a new exercise programme or increase the duration or intensity of your regular workout.

10 Things To Do This Easter

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The Easter holidays are here. If the thought of more lockdown walks (and nothing much else) fills you with dread, you’re not alone. It’s time to add some spice to your walks! Here are some ideas to keep both adults and children entertained. 1. Orienteering If you’ve ever tried orienteering you know how much fun

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The Easter holidays are here. If the thought of more lockdown walks (and nothing much else) fills you with dread, you’re not alone. It’s time to add some spice to your walks! Here are some ideas to keep both adults and children entertained. 1. Orienteering If you’ve ever tried orienteering you know how much fun

Pull Up Mate Review

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The gyms are still closed and if you don’t want your door frames ruined by a pull up bar a stand alone pull up bar might be what you need.  Disclaimer: I was given a pull up mate in return for an honest review. Here it is:  Postage and Packaging My pull up mate arrived

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The gyms are still closed and if you don’t want your door frames ruined by a pull up bar a stand alone pull up bar might be what you need.  Disclaimer: I was given a pull up mate in return for an honest review. Here it is:  Postage and Packaging My pull up mate arrived

How To Stay Healthy And Happy This Christmas

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What’s your favourite seasonal food? For me, it has to be my mum’s homemade baking. She sends us Stollen, Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Christmas cookies each year.  Advent is such an important part of a German Christmas.  It’s easy for the celebrations to drag on from the end of November to the beginning of January. That’s

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What’s your favourite seasonal food? For me, it has to be my mum’s homemade baking. She sends us Stollen, Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Christmas cookies each year.  Advent is such an important part of a German Christmas.  It’s easy for the celebrations to drag on from the end of November to the beginning of January. That’s

How To Make Regular Exercise A Habit

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Why regular exercise is so hard Do you know that feeling? The one you get just before a scheduled exercise session? All of a sudden you don’t feel like it. Even though you know it would be so good for you.  Somehow you can come up with 101 reasons why you simply can’t: Too busy,

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Why regular exercise is so hard Do you know that feeling? The one you get just before a scheduled exercise session? All of a sudden you don’t feel like it. Even though you know it would be so good for you.  Somehow you can come up with 101 reasons why you simply can’t: Too busy,

What To Expect At a fitandhappy Boot Camp

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Well done, you have made the brave decision to join a fitandhappy boot camp. It seemed like a good idea at the time but all of a sudden you feel nervous and wonder what on earth you have let yourself in for!  Rest assured, you are not the only one feeling that way. Read on to

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Well done, you have made the brave decision to join a fitandhappy boot camp. It seemed like a good idea at the time but all of a sudden you feel nervous and wonder what on earth you have let yourself in for!  Rest assured, you are not the only one feeling that way. Read on to

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer

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You’ve decided you want to get fitter or lose weight. But where do you start? There are so many options available.  From the gym to running and boot camp to yoga, the fitness world is yours to explore. There are benefits and downsides to all and a lot of it comes down to what you

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You’ve decided you want to get fitter or lose weight. But where do you start? There are so many options available.  From the gym to running and boot camp to yoga, the fitness world is yours to explore. There are benefits and downsides to all and a lot of it comes down to what you

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10 Minute Summer Workout

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It’s holiday season and lots of us will be travelling and having fabulous times away from home. This often means leaving our fitness routine behind. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whilst for most of us holidays are not the time to push our fitness to the next level we can all find

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It’s holiday season and lots of us will be travelling and having fabulous times away from home. This often means leaving our fitness routine behind. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whilst for most of us holidays are not the time to push our fitness to the next level we can all find

What To Wear For A Winter Boot Camp In Edinburgh

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An outdoor boot camp in the winter months can be a great way of staying active and healthy whilst still getting some fresh air.  Our fitandhappy boot camps take place in all weathers – come rain or shine.  Most of our members love winter boot camps and tell us they feel even better after a cold and

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An outdoor boot camp in the winter months can be a great way of staying active and healthy whilst still getting some fresh air.  Our fitandhappy boot camps take place in all weathers – come rain or shine.  Most of our members love winter boot camps and tell us they feel even better after a cold and

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