By Brad Shaw, Fitness Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 08 July 2020 Wellness fads, endless exercise products, and conflicting information on the internet – it can be increasingly tricky to sort fitness fact from fitness fiction. Now a new poll from PureGym asked 149 gym managers to name their most commonly encountered ‘gym myth’ – and a whopping 71% of them cited the widely-held belief that cardio is weight loss route one. We spoke to three PureGym personal trainers, Kay Miyake, Marc McLaren and Peter Williams, to explain the findings. So… this is a myth? Not wholly ..read more

  By Brad Shaw, Fitness Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 08 July 2020 What do Idris Elba and models Martha Hunt and Gisele Bündchen have in common? Aside from winning the genetic lottery, they all apparently use Muay Thai kickboxing as their secret weapon to stay in shape. This combat sport offers a satisfying full body burn and involves punching and kicking with bare feet at either an opponent or a bag. It borrows moves from multiple types of martial arts including full-contact karate, Muay Thai, and boxing.   View this post on Instagram ?? vs. ?? @dogpound @thelumagrot ..read more

  By David Wiener, Training Specialist at Freeletics | UPDATED: 08:28, 08 July 2020 How does exercise affect our ‘hunger hormones’? (can you talk about ghrelin and explain why appetite isn’t just to do with number of calories burned) To fully understand the link between exercise and appetite, we must first explore the hormone ghrelin – nicknamed the ‘hunger hormone’.  Ghrelin is a hormone that is produced and released by the stomach. Ghrelin has numerous functions and has been termed the 'hunger hormone' because it stimulates appetite, increases foo ..read more

  By Chris Tiley, Physiotherapist, Health Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 08 July 2020 The squat is one of the basic functional movement patterns that we all perform multiple times per day as we go about our normal routines.  For that reason, the squat has become one of the staple exercises that should be included in your gym program. © Daniella Valentinova Squat Progressions What is a Squat Progression? There are countless variations of a squat that can be done, so how do you choose which one to do?  Many of these variations can be considered a squat progression, wher ..read more

  By Lorraine Kelly, Fashion Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 07 July 2020 Reebok debuts United By Fitness – a range of products designed specifically for the fitness community to help them reach the pinnacle of performance. Each product is engineered to meet the standards of every athlete and allow them ultimate breathability and unrestricted movement. “This selection of products is inspired by our athletes and partners who are constantly striving to be the best at their respective sport,” said Barbara Ebersberger, VP of Product Apparel at Reebok.  “We wanted to pr ..read more

  By David Saunders, Health Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 07 July 2020 With people’s awareness of their own health at an all-time high, Simplyhealth has launched a new virtual health cash plan and app, to provide fast, digital and telephone access to healthcare services, including GP appointments, counselling, and physiotherapy. Although some limited healthcare services are starting to resume, Simplyhealth’s new plan makes it easier for people to quickly access healthcare professionals while alleviating continued concerns about leaving the safety of their home. The ne ..read more

  By Lorraine Kelly, Fashion Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 06 July 2020 Sports company PUMA is kicking off a much-awaited motorsport season with latest partner apparel collections for Autumn / Winter 2020. Just in time with the engines to rev up again, PUMA travels to pit lane to spot the latest looks from Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, BMW M Motorsport and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team lines. BMW M Motorsport and PUMA are celebrating this year’s 24-hour triumph at Daytona. Bold imagery from the winning BMW M8 GTE endurance car invigorates a new eye-catching Street ..read more

  By Lauren & Katie, HigherDOSE | UPDATED: 08:28, 06 July 2020 Give yourself permission to practice self-care rituals that prioritize your own standards of happiness. In today’s busy, over-stimulated world, taking the time to slow down can often feel overly indulgent and unproductive, but it’s actually the opposite. Allowing yourself the time and space to rest and revive is one of the best ways to stimulate clarity and increase an overall sense of happiness. Take moments to take care of yourself, physically, emotionally and spiritually. To make the most of your me-time ..read more

  By David Saunders, Health Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 06 July 2020 The sun is out and the pollen count is soaring – which means Hayfever Hell for 14 million people in the UK With one in five people suffering from the annual attack of itchy red eyes and constant sneezing and with the pollen count set for HIGH, on-demand laundry app, Laundrapp shares its top 5 tips for protecting against pollen this summer. 1. Wash your bedding The average person washes their bed sheets once every two weeks but that’s not enough to keep the allergens away. James Porter at Laundrapp ..read more

  By David Saunders, Health Editor | UPDATED: 08:28, 06 July 2020 As almost half of all UK workers have now spent 100 days working from home, a research association warns that businesses must take the health impact of remote working seriously. The Furniture Industry Research Association says that while guidance continues to be issued for employees returning to the workplace, little support has been offered to those working from home beyond lockdown. If this continues to be overlooked, the Research Association suggests that the cost to the UK economy - in terms of lost ..read more