Exercise

In today's busy world, finding time for the gym or investing in expensive workout equipment can be challenging. However, staying active and healthy doesn't have to be complicated or costly. You can achieve your slim transformation goals right at home with a range of simple, no-equipment exercises. These exercises require little space and are suitable for people of all fitness levels. Let's explore some easy no-equipment exercise ideas to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The weekend presents a wonderful opportunity to be more active and prioritise your well-being. You don't need complex workout routines or fancy equipment to stay fit and have fun. Here, we shall explore 10 simple and enjoyable ideas for exercising this weekend. Morning Walk or Jog: Start your weekend with a refreshing morning walk or jog. Explore your local area, visit a nearby park, or enjoy a scenic trail. This simple activity will kickstart your day with a boost of energy

When the sun is shining on a Sunday, it's a perfect opportunity to get outside and be active. Here are some exercise ideas to make the most of the day: Outdoor Cardio: Go for a brisk walk or jog in your area or a nearby park. Take your bike out for a scenic ride. Try rollerblading or skateboarding in a safe area. With Wimbledon, why not try a game of tennis or basketball with friends or family. Hiking or nature Walk: Find a local trail or nature reserve and go for a hike or l

It's June and the summer is finally here! With the longer days and the warmer weather (whist we have it), here are 7 ways to get outside and be more active. Explore Nature: Take advantage of the pleasant weather by exploring the beauty of nature. Go for walks in local park or nature reserves and discover scenic trails. It's a great way to immerse yourself in the outdoors. Many local authorities will list their outdoor spaces on their websites and even give suggested walking

Weekends are an ideal time to be active, without the stress of work. Here are 6 simple ideas to help you get moving during this weekend. These can be done alone, with friends or as a family activity. 1. Discover a new route on your bike. You can burn between 450-750 calories per hour of cycling as well as tone muscles and focus your mind. Cycling can be done alone or you can share the experience with others. Don't forget your helmet! 2. Walk your dog (or volunteer to take you

Runners enjoy the cardio kick and high-intensity nature of their sport, where as walkers argue that walking is better for their joints and knees. However, which is more effective to support weight-loss? A 2013 study examined data from the National Runners’ and Walkers’ Health Study. It compared weight change and exercise levels in nearly 50,000 people who had been either running or walking for years. The study found that walking led to weight loss for nearly everyone in the s

During the winter months, particularly after Christmas, finding the motivation and time to do exercise can be challenging. Here are some simple ideas for exercises you could do to help support your slim transformation. Skipping Skipping might inspire you to workout when you’re feeling unmotivated to go outside during the winter. Start by jumping a rope every day for 5 minutes at first. Take it up to 10, 15, and finally 20 minutes per day. Skipping at home is a great exercise

We all know that exercise is an important factor for general health and for weight management. Weight management should help you to manage your own weight by looking at all of the different areas that affect our health and body, such as diet, exercise and whatever other aids you may be using to help with weight loss (e.g. medication). Even if you’re taking medication to help with weight loss, exercise or increasing the amount of physical activity that you do each day will hav

Along with walking, cycling is a brilliant form of cardio exercise. The bike supports the body which means it has a low impact effect on all our joints but gives high cardiovascular results. In essence, you can work hard without straining yourself too much. A recent study of 264,337 people, found that cycling to work is linked with a 45% lower risk of developing cancer and a 46% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared to commuting by car or public transport. As little

Doing some exercise during a working day is a great way to get you moving and help you reach your slim transformation goals. Going for a short walk on your breaks - Walking for around 15 minutes will help stretch your body, after sitting a desk for a long period of time, and burn around 60 calories. It will also help to lift your mood too! Using flights of stairs - If you're unable to leave the office at break times, because it's raining or you need to remain on site, try st

Going for a walk is an easy and accessible type of exercise, but lapping your neighbourhood can get boring quickly. There are heaps of apps you can download that will transform your walk into a mini adventure. MapMyWalk - This app allows you to see the time spent walking, distance, pace, speed, elevation and calories burned. When you finish, MapMyWalk allows you to upload and save your workout data and view it both on the app and on the MapMyWalk website. Great way to track

A healthier lifestyle and diet has been scientifically proven to provide numerous health benefits, such as reducing your risk of several chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes etc) and keeping your mind & body healthy. However, making major changes to your diet can sometimes seem very overwhelming. Instead of making big changes, it may be better to start with a few smaller ones. That is why we advocate the jab as a kickstarter, to help get you onto the right track so

Have you set a goal to loser weight? If so, you might be ready to throw some exercise into the mix... after all, that's what all the experts recommend right? Well, actually, studies have shown that if you start diet & a full on exercise regime at the same time, you could be setting yourself up for failure. When you first start a diet, studies have shown you should not do a full on exercise programme right away. Yep, that's right! You can skip exercise for the first few days w