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Wild swimming | A beginner’s guide to open water swimming

Open water swimming is a growing trend in the UK. Unlike the controlled environment of pool swimming, wild swimming has numerous physical and mental health benefits and offers a unique connection with nature. Depending on what you’re looking for, wild swimming is great for cardiovascular training, or for lounging in the summer sun with the family.

  • Swimming
  • Fitness
Updated 29 May 2024

What is overtraining? | The signs, symptoms, and treatments

Overtraining occurs when we don’t give our body enough time to recover between exercise sessions. It can have a big impact on performance and the frequency at which we get injured. Whilst weightlifting and cardio are great for mind and body, adequate rest is just as important.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
Updated 26 April 2024

Exercise for the elderly | The importance of staying active as we age

As we get older, it’s important we don’t give up exercise and physical activity completely. Research suggests that regular exercise and maintaining a healthy amount of movement throughout life can significantly mitigate the negative impact of these changes.

  • Fitness tips
  • Active aging
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 30 October 2023

5 tips for reaching your fitness goals

Feeling demotivated or struggling to keep to your fitness routine? Here are five simple tips on how you can accomplish your fitness goals.

  • Fitness tips
  • Fitness
Updated 16 March 2023

The essential gym floor jargon buster

Plyometric? Superset? What does it all mean? Find out with our simple guide to fitness terminology.

  • Gym advice
  • Fitness
Updated 20 September 2022

The legs workout

Want strong, lean legs? Look no further. Build strength and tone with this leg-focused superset workout.

  • Workouts
  • Fitness
Updated 25 May 2021

Workout: Health for life

This entry level, full body workout is great for anyone new to the gym environment, or looking for a regular workout to keep them in good overall shape.

  • Workouts
  • Fitness
Updated 16 September 2020

Workout: Intense suspense

Undergo a full body suspension workout, using your bodyweight, balance and gravity.

  • Workouts
  • Fitness
Updated 16 September 2020