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Exercises to help posture

Anything can affect our posture, whether its always wearing your bag on the same shoulder, hunching over at your desk or constantly putting all your weight on one leg. And day to day these things may not feel harmful, they may even feel like they are making things slightly easier. However, in the long-term these […]

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Banded Strength Workout

If you want to exercise but you don’t have much space, or don’t want to spend lots of money on gym equipment or memberships then resistance bands may be your answer. Resistance bands come in different sizes with different strengths of resistance, they are very portable and can get you through a great strengthening workout! […]

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Full Body Mobility

January is finally over and you have been working hard at those new years resolutions but you find yourself aching non-stop! Well then these exercises are for you! We all know the importance of cardiovascular exercise and strength training but another equally important of our physical activity is mobility and flexibility. This isn’t to say […]

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Back to basics workout

Its January again! And with the new year comes all of the resolutions and fresh-start feelings and you may want to either get yourself into exercise, or get yourself back into exercise after the holidays. One of the best ways to get yourself into, or back into, exercise is to strip it all back to […]

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Kettlebell Workout

If you are short on time, equipment or just want to try something new then a good piece of kit to have a go with is the kettlebell. This workout will get your heart rate going, get you sweating and work your major muscle groups…all in just 20-25 minutes. The exercises Squat with pulseStand with […]

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Pulse raiser workout

Short on time and want to get your heart going? Here is a great little workout that will work your heart, get you sweating and only uses minimal space and equipment. The exercises High knees Running on the spot but driving those knees as high as possible. For extra effort think about driving the arms […]

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Dumbbell circuit

Having a good workout that requires minimal equipment is essential for those days when you don’t want to leave the house, or if the gym is too busy and it’s easier to grab a pair of dumbbells and find a corner to work in. The exercises Lateral lunge Start standing with your feet parallel, step […]

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Low Impact Cardio

It is all too easy to see all the fitness people doing their workouts on telly and social media and become completely intimidated, or think things like “I don’t think my body will be able to do that” or “that would hurt my [insert body part here]”. But not all workouts need to be complicated, […]

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Mini band workout

Summer is the time for holidays and having fun! However, if you want to keep consistent with your fitness then finding where and when to get yourself moving a little difficult. Now- just to make sure it has been said- you do not have to workout on holiday. But for those of you who want […]

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Hotel room workout

Its summertime! And if you are someone that wants to keep consistent with their exercise while travelling or on holiday (this is a choice- you can just relax on holiday) then you might want a workout that can be done in the space of a hotel room. This workout only requires a small space and […]