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Back in 2012, way before I started weight training, I overheard a friend giving advice to another friend where he said, “Start lifting weight. Perform 6-8 reps for muscle building and more than 15 reps for toning”. Being curious, I started researching similar sorts of things on the internet and ...

We all know the phrase “no pain, no gain”, but sometimes it feels like it would ring just as true if the phrase were “no pay, no gain”. While it’s often the case that the cost of common exercise options such as pay-monthly gym memberships or visits to a pay-as-you-go local pool can burn a rather ...

Flu season is fully-fledged and now around us and as bitter nights lie opposite cold days, many people it seems are falling sick about us. Winter weather means your immune system, usually responsible for warding off nasty viruses, often takes a knock causing viruses to spread much that more easily ...

Fitness is not a 'one size fits all' affair, not in the least! These fitness influencers are here to prove that you can find what you need and probably also the right person to show you how it's done. Still in doubt? Think again! Read on for these 5 Instagram Influencers who Put a Positive Spin on ...

I attended the recent Vegfest 2019 event in London which is one of the biggest and most influential plant-based events going. People come together to learn from motivational speakers, new initiatives and exciting brands that highlight the power of vegetarianism and veganism and its impact on both ...

We consume so many different things in a single day. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, all the snacks inbetween and quick trips to the shop in passing, it’s rare that we ever take the time to notice the actual colour of our food. You may think that the colour of food doesn’t matter, but it does. The ...

With 2019 almost coming to an end, it means people will soon begin setting their (you know) resolutions for the big 2020. One of the most notorious resolutions of them all is yep, you guessed it, fitness goals. With the festive period usually being a jolly time to spend with family and feast on an ...

When you hear the term martial arts you’ll most likely think of the UFC or MMA. You’ll recognise it as a form of fighting for sure, however, almost nobody talks about the ‘art’ or philosophical systems of martial arts. Everybody knows the obvious physical benefits of training in martial arts. You ...

At just 11 years-old, founder and CEO (‘Chef Executive Officer’) of Dipalicious, Omari McQueen, is beginning to amass recognition and a remarkable number of awards for his vegan cooking efforts, which he started at just 8 years-old. Amongst them are the TruLittle Hero Award for being an ...

Autumn brings in a lot of change – change in temperature, change in scenery, change in time and a change in routine (for students). With all of these adjustments happening it’s easier for us now to give into the warm comfort foods such as fish and chips and pasta bake. We've had Halloween and Guy ...