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Emma Coxon heads to Combe Grove Metabolic Health Retreat near Bath to reboot her health and fitness – not just for the new year but for the long term. After a four-year hiatus from my regular exercise routine after the birth of my daughter, coupled with unhealthy eating habits, my health had taken a downturn. My energy levels had hit an all-time low, and a recent visit to my GP unveiled high cholesterol, low phosphate, and a BMI exceeding the recommended range. Seeking assistance amid increasing wait times and brief consultation windows with my doctor, I found myself uncertain about how to reg ..read more

The holiday season is upon us, bringing gallons of mulled wine, eggnog, and champagne with it. But, consuming too much alcohol this festive season could affect your sports performance and fitness goals, says PT James Staring. Occasionally drinking alcohol won’t do long-term damage. However, if you are trying to improve your fitness or sports performance, regular alcohol consumption could hinder your progress. Furthermore, when comparing sexes in terms of the relative impact of alcohol on sporting performance, women have drawn a shorter straw. Alcohol consumption affects women differently due t ..read more

Movement specialist Vanessa Michielon shares simple exercises to help ease stress and anxiety and help you feel more resilient. When it comes to dealing with stress and anxiety, you may think the only way to ease your mind is to sit in the lotus position meditating or resting in the yoga position called child’s pose. While increasing numbers of studies suggest that slow forms of yoga and conscious breathing do help when it comes to reducing anxiety disorders, these are not the only mindful movement practices and exercises you can do to help ease stress and anxiety. For some people, a balanced ..read more

Former Hollyoaks actress turned health and fitness influencer Davinia Taylor, 45, shares why exercise, especially running, is a must for her wellbeing and some of her top health hacks we can all try. Davinia Taylor on her running journey ‘I run not to lose weight but to align my feel-good hormones. When your muscles are activated, you release antidepressant hormones. For me, running is a no-brainer because it requires little effort, little concentration, and the plodding rhythm plus the music I listen to lifts me and takes me back to good times – it’s so beneficial for my cognition. ‘Also, I’m ..read more

Wondering if it’s safe to practice yoga during pregnancy? Prepare your body and mind for childbirth, with this prenatal yoga advice from YogaBellies founder Cheryl MacDonald. Pregnancy yoga classes involve so much more than simply adapting postures to keep you and your bump safe. ‘A lot of what we do is about making pregnancy comfortable and preparing your body for birth,’ explains Cheryl MacDonald, pregnancy yoga expert and founder of YogaBellies, which offers in-person classes as well as live, online sessions. ‘We support women with pelvic girdle pain, sciatica, high blood pressure and pre-e ..read more

Is it time to add pelvic floor exercises to your training schedule? We reveal why you shouldn’t overlook these important muscles… Thinking about adding some pelvic floor training to your week? We think nothing of hiring personal trainers, sports coaches, physios and massage therapists to improve our athletic performance and keep our bodies in check, but should we be adding physiotherapy for the pelvic floor – or ‘pelvic PT’ – to that list? Growing evidence suggests we should, and not just in preparation to give birth or get our pelvic floor back in shape post-partum. Various studies show that ..read more