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Wellbeing
Should you exercise on a hangover?
Let’s talk about ‘sweating it out’.
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- Aiden Wynn
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Workouts
How to start running again after taking a break
Once a runner, always a runner – even if you need to take things a little slower after a running break.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Nutrition
Why you need to make this DIY electrolyte post-workout drink
Plain old water might not cut the refreshment mustard – particularly if you're working out in the heat
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- Jessica Harris
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Workouts
Does strength training make you less flexible?
Lifting weights may make us stronger but do we have to choose between strength and mobility?
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Emilie Lavinia
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“I purposely failed PE to avoid being outed as bisexual by my classmates”
Many girls find PE uncomfortable, but when you're a queer teenager, it comes a whole lot more complicated.
Wellbeing
At what age do we start to lose muscle mass and strength?
We may be smashing fitness goals now but at some point, we're going to start losing muscle mass. Here's how to stay strong in the face of ageing.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
Run Talk Run: meet the running club which is putting mental health at the forefront of fitness
Running can be a form of therapy – as Run Talk Run founder Jess knows only too well. The club uses movement to help people open up.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
“How a fitness challenge motivated me to find my community”
Fitness challenges are just about pushing yourself physically – they can also have added social benefits.
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- Danai Nesta Kupemba
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Workouts
“How changing the time of my daily runs improved my times, mood and sleep”
Most of us run at the same time every day but that could be holding you back – here’s why experimenting with timings can be beneficial.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
“How running has helped my bipolar feel much more manageable”
It's not a cure or a medicine, but one woman explains how running can have serious benefits for those living with bipolar disorder.
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- Molly Lipson
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Workouts
6 crucial steps to helping your body recover after a hot weather workout
Recovery is a vital part of fitness but it gets harder as the temperatures soar. Here's how to stay cool and calm, post-workout.
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Amy Sedghi
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Four women on how they move with arthritis
Far from having to remain still, exercise is actually recommended for people living with arthritis – and here's how four women do it.
Workouts
Not used to cycling? 11 tips for building confidence on the road
If you're not used to cycling, heading out on the road can be daunting – but there are ways to quickly build confidence.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
“I was hit by a car mid-run – here’s how it totally transformed my view on exercise”
Being run over while running is awful but, sometimes, it takes the worst things happening to reap some benefits.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Strong Women
“Giving up macro counting is the best thing I've done for my mental health”
Counting macros might work for some but for anyone with a history of disordered eating, it can open up a can of worms.
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- Anya Ryan
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Wellbeing
How to tackle re-entry fatigue if you’re feeling shattered post-lockdown
Feeling shattered after a few weeks of going to the gym and meeting up with mates? Here's how to get your social energy back.
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- Jessica Harris
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Wellbeing
“I'm getting strong again after having a slipped disc – but the journey isn't over yet”
Mental health, pushing too hard and not seeking professional help can all make back injuries worse in the long run.
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- Fiona Ward
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Workouts
“How my daily pre-breakfast walk improved my mental, physical and emotional health”
Let your lockdown walking regime slip since society opened back up? Here's why it's time to reintroduce a morning walk into your day.
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- Jess Dixon
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- Miranda Larbi
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5 simple strength training exercises for reducing stress
Feeling stressed? Strength training can help to nip stress in the bud before anxiety takes hold – here’s how.
Strong Women
“How hill sprints taught me to cope better with stress“
Tired of jogging? Try adding hill sprints to your running regime to reap the mental and physical benefits.
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- Stacey Carter
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