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Full body, body weight workout

This workout is great for when you want to workout at home, have very little equipment and want to work the whole body! It hits the main muscle groups and gets you moving keeping your muscles and joints nice and strong for everyday life. All you need is some space and maybe an exercise mat. […]

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Salt! What do we need to know?

It is a well-known fact that too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but how much is too much? And is it really that bad? Adults should be eating less than 6 grams of salt a day which is equivalent to a teaspoon, but on average […]

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Lower body Dumbbell Workout

This circuit is perfect for those times when you have limited space and equipment. This workout just needs one or two pairs of dumbbells and enough space for you to lie down on the floor, perfect for a home workout or a busy gym! Glute bridge Lying on your back with the soles of your […]

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Upper Body Dumbbell Workout

If you are wanting to get those upper body muscles working then this is the one for you. All you need is one or two pairs of dumbbells. The Exercises Bent Over Row Stand with your feet slightly apart with a light dumbbell in each hand. Bend at the hips, lowering your chest while keeping […]

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Health Promotion Spotlight

Time to Talk Day

3rd February 2022 is Time to Talk Day across the UK. Run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in partnership with Co-op. The aim of Time to Talk Day is to help create supportive communities by having conversations with your friends, family and colleagues around mental health. Mental health is something that affects all of […]

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Trying to cut down on the alcohol?

After all the festivities of the holiday season, January is the prime time to try and cut down on the alcohol (Dry January). Cutting down the amount of alcohol you consume can have so many benefits including helping you sleep better, helping with lowering your blood pressure and of course helping with your spending. There […]

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Quick HIIT Workout

Once it gets to the more festive season we find we are much shorter on time. Here is a quick high intensity interval workout for you to get moving, get that heart rate going and get it all done in 20 minutes. The exercises Knee Combo This is a simple but effective pulse raiser- start […]

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Kettlebell HIIT

Days are getting shorter and colder and it’s getting to that time of year when it becomes all too easy to snuggle up and skip your workout. Well, this little burner is a great option for those who want a quick session with one piece of equipment that can be done either at home or […]

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20 minute Bodyweight workout

Is it just me or does it feel harder to fit everything we used to do before lockdown into the day now. Between work, commuting, cooking, the gym and everything else I feel like I need 4 extra hours in a day! If you too are feeling more tired than you used to doing the […]

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Mini-band workout

Things are starting to get back to normal, schools are back after the summer holidays, people are getting back into the office more often – which means more time spent commuting and running around and the first thing to always be sacrificed is exercise! If you don’t have the time to make it to the […]