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For many of us, the dilemma of whether to hit the gym before dusk or after often hinges on the impact it might have on our sleep. In the age of endless fitness advice and wellness trends, the question remains: does exercising at night affect sleep? Let...

The new year always brings with it a fresh perspective and a desire to make it the best one yet. Whether you’re looking to create more positive habits, ditch some bad ones, or work towards some of y...

Taking up nearly a third of our lives, sleep is one of the things that all humans have in common. Up until the 1950s, it was believed that sleep was simply a passive activity during which the brain and the body were just dormant. However, studies began to reveal that while ...

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or increase your fitness levels, there is usually one question that keeps coming up – should you do cardio or use weights?   As the two most popular types of exercise, cardio and strength training are often pitted against...

Ever made a new year’s resolution to get fit but given up a few weeks (or days) later?   You’re not alone. Thousands of people start the year with great intentions, but intentions aren’t quite enough. The magic ingredient is passion.   Read more

Working out can be a lot of fun, but there are times when hitting the gym feels like the last thing you want to do. It might be a few days, a few months or it could even be a few years! When that happens, it’s good to have a practical hobby to fall back on to make sure that...

You may think that you’re well suited to the fitness routine you already have, but there is some evidence to suggest that matching your exercise to your personality enhances the results you get from it.

When it comes to getting a routine check-up, blood pressure is usually something that many of us can improve on. High blood pressure can be a result of obesity, genetic inheritance, poor diet, smoking, drinking, lack of sleep and lack of exercise and can affect just about a...

Although Christmas Day might be behind us, the after-effects can last for quite some time! Even the most well-intentioned of us can succumb to overindulging during the festive season, which can lead to bloating and feelings of lethargy. Luckily there are a few quick exercis...

We all know that regular exercise is great for keeping those extra pounds at bay during the winter, but did you know that it is also good for keeping your immune system in check? Studies show that it is possible to drastically reduce the amount of colds you get as well as h...