If you haven’t tried the ViPR yet, it’s high time you get familiar with the rubber tube that’s raised the bar for strength and conditioning. Think traditional barbell exercises with a more fluid range of motion, and stability challenges that incorporate your full body. Think faster, more effective and – most importantly – more interesting…
Barry’s butt-kicking: The toughest bootcamp in London
“Get a treadmill before they go,” whispers a regular. I’ve bumped into an old university acquaintance and she’s kindly given me some insider knowledge into the Barry’s Bootcamp training system: always get the sprints over with first. Three minutes later, I understand why. “12!” Wide-eyed reluctance. These are American treadmills we’re talking about. 12mph is…
Most wanted this month: October health picks
This week marks the beginning of October. It’s now officially autumn and the word Christmas is once again on everyone’s lips as hushed whispers set out holiday plans and ruminate over wish lists. In the spirit of our most desire-driven season, I’ve decided to start a new monthly series called ‘Most wanted’. Each new month…
10 resistance band exercises
After rediscovering resistance bands in a recent Barrecorre class, I’ve begun making some contemporary twists on classic exercises. I love resistance bands because they’re easy to incorporate whether you’re at home, in the park or in the gym. Resistance bands are slim and virtually weightless, so they’re also easy to stash in your going away…
Barre beautiful
The sign outside Barrecorre’s Mayfair branch promises me a pert-looking ‘barre butt’. I’m keen to put the ballet-based exercise company’s tagline to the test – ‘where change happens’. I’ve already witnessed some seriously impressive change in a close friend of mine, who has virtually sculpted every curve of her body before she becomes a beautiful…
What’s in my make-up bag?
Going to the gym has so many benefits on top of getting fitter, among which is definitely healthier looking skin and that just-exercised glow. If I skip the gym for more than a few days, my skin looks duller and I get a collection of noticeable pores in the crease of my chin and around…
15-minute Thai Green Curry
As the winter approaches, my stomach always rumbles for my favourite cold weather classics. At the top of the list is Thai Green Curry, which becomes a weekly staple between September and March. It uses coconut milk instead of cooking oils to cut out hydrogenated fats and provides plenty of slow-release energy when served with…
Hanging out – yoga’s response to aerial fitness
“Now whip your legs 360 degrees and land on the mat.” I’m inverted several times in a hammock and I’m white-knuckling its silky red fabric because I can’t quite remember how I got here. Georgina the ultra-toned instructor has just somersaulted to the floor without flinching and she’s asking us to do the same. Now,…
Kinesis upper body mini-workout
I often find that cable machines are dominated by big guys in the gym, and it can be hard to muscle your way in. But on my recent holiday, the state-of-the-art cable-machines-inclusive gym was near to empty every time I visited. Kind of like an open playground designed just for me! So I took the…
Highlights from my active holiday in Turkey
When checking into an all-inclusive resort like Gloria Serenity in Belek, Turkey, most people would make a straight course for the buffet. Food was high on my priorities too, but there was one stop I had to make before filling my plate: the activities board. I was excited to explore all the ways I could…
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