Sober October offers the annual opportunity to go alcohol-free for the month (and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support). Whether or not you sign up to Sober October, it’s worth examining the relationship between alcohol intake, physical health and mental wellbeing...
September 18th marks National Fitness Day. This annual initiative highlights the hugely beneficial role that physical activity plays across the UK. It’s also the perfect time to shake up your exercise routine with something new. Here are 5 recent fitness trends that...
As we continue our series of features, welcoming expert guest bloggers from the health and fitness industry, we were delighted to invite Danny Kavanagh, Group Fitness Manager at 3d leisure to write for us once again. There are a lot of different opinions out there in...
We all know that stretching is an important part of any workout session, whether it’s active stretching to warm up, or longer stretches after training. But how often do you stretch during the day? There are so many benefits to daily stretching, from reducing back and...
Why limit yourself to one way to get fit when there are so many great ways to optimise your healthy lifestyle? Find the right gym near you, combine it with the best workout routine for your body, and take time to consider other activities that will make you feel...
Build strong calf muscles using the leg press machine with our guide to doing calf press on the gym leg press. What is a Calf Press? A calf press or calf raise is a strength training exercise that targets the muscles of your lower legs. You can do calf press exercises...
