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Why The Reformer Might Be The Key To Easing Your Pilates Struggles

Ellie Priest, teacher and founder of Brighton Pilates, shows us around the Pilates reformer, the complicated-looking apparatus that will help you hone your technique.

Body — 11 June 2021 / 7 min read
How CrossFit Kipping Can Help You Unlock a New Level of Pull-Up Mastery

Consider yourself a strict pull-up pro? Maybe take a leaf out of Crossfit’s book and try kipping, the uber efficient pull-up technique that will send your muscle endurance into overdrive.

Body — 9 June 2021 / 4 min read
Come Feel the Freeze With This Beginner’s Guide to Cryotherapy

From muscle recovery to glowing skin, the benefits of cryotherapy are seemingly endless. Embrace the cold then with our how-to guide, from the two main types to some handy tips for your first visit.

Body / Life — 28 May 2021 / 5 min read
How to Mindfully Tune Into Your Menstrual Cycle and Boost Your Workouts

Movement and mindset coach Rianna Kate highlights six important points to remember as you look to mindfully adapt your workout and nutrition around your menstrual cycle.

Body — 26 May 2021 / 6 min read
What Is PCOS and How Can a Vegan Diet Help Combat the Condition

In this thorough guide to the common condition, nutritionist Rohini Bajekal and women’s health expert Dr Nitu Bajekal, break down all you need to know, including the plant-based diet changes that can have a positive impact when treating it.

Body / Nutrition — 21 May 2021 / 9 min read
The Great Global Hush-Up: Why Are Most Performance Studies Based on Men?

In this excerpt from our email course on tailoring your exercise and nutrition around your menstrual cycle, PhD candidate and host of podcast the period of the period Kelly McNulty highlights a need for more performance and nutritional research for women.

Body — 13 May 2021 / 7 min read
How a Year of Home Workouts Has Unleashed the Power of Going Barefoot

Movement coach Rianna Kate breaks down the benefits of working out without your shoes, which exercises work best when going barefoot, and some top shoeless tips to keep in mind.

Body — 5 May 2021 / 6 min read
The Metabolic Myth: Why the Idea of Exercising To Burn Calories Needs Rewriting

Writer Jamie Millar sits down with Dr Herman Pontzer, author of new book Burn, to discuss the misunderstood science of metabolism and why exercise isn’t a very effective tool for losing weight.

Body / Nutrition — 30 April 2021 / 8 min read
Why Nothing Can Train Your Mind and Body Quite Like the Versatile Kettlebell

Movement coach Rianna Kate breaks down the mindful and physical benefits of adding the modest kettlebell into your workouts, along with the exercises every kettlebell pro should know.

Body — 28 April 2021 / 5 min read
How To Look After Your Physical and Mental Health in the Coming Post-Lockdown Months

While brighter days beckon, it’s still important to take special care of our mental and physical health. We ask Dr. Tosin Sotubo for her tips on keeping yourself physically and mentally healthy then, as we slowly re-join society.

Body / Mind — 21 April 2021 / 6 min read