I love a variety of exercise. After all, I’ve been brought up in an altogether ‘active’ family. Whether I’ve played tennis or enjoyed walks on the beach, there is one exercise which tops my favourites list. Yes, it’s Pilates. In fact, the Pilates class is something I know has truly helped me tone my body and perfect my posture. So,…
Read moreI love a variety of exercise. After all, I’ve been brought up in an altogether ‘active’ family. Whether I’ve played tennis or enjoyed walks on the beach, there is one exercise which tops my favourites list. Yes, it’s Pilates. In fact, the Pilates class is something I know has truly helped me tone my body and perfect my posture. So,…
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Hands up who forgot all about leading a healthy lifestyle this Christmas?! If this is you, don’t worry as help is at hand. As a new year has just begun, I look at ways in which you can work off all the excesses of Christmas. So follow my guide here:
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Get yourself all comfy, grab a cuppa and read on as I speak to the head of creative programmes at DanceEast in Suffolk in our exclusive interview. Lucy Bayliss reveals all about the wonderful world of dancing, her exciting role and even what a typical day involves so enjoy!
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Asimina Kourouni is the co-founder of Tailor Your Holiday, an independent company that creates bespoke holidays, and wellbeing and Pilates retreats. I find out how her love affair with Pilates started, and discover more about her holistic approach to all aspects of life.
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I think tennis is huge fun to play. It’s also a great way to get fit – and stay sociable – but the benefits don’t end there. Playing tennis is good for both your physical and mental health and wellbeing. And despite some popular misconceptions, it’s accessible to all ages and skill levels. With Wimbledon underway, now is the perfect…
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Most of us overdo it during the festive season. Christmas is a social, celebratory time that invariably involves friends, family – and way too much food! Those mince pies, pigs in blankets and tubs of Quality Street are very difficult to resist. Not to mention the mulled wine, eggnog, champagne and port. With Christmas seemingly starting earlier every year, it’s…
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Are you thinking of training for a marathon or taking it up as a hobby? Either way, it’s amazing how good running can be for your mind, body and soul.
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Ah, the beautiful game. This summer’s sporting headlines might have been dominated by a certain football tournament, but for us, nothing tops tennis. Wimbledon is the obvious highlight for fans, although true tennis enthusiasts follow the ATP tour all year round. We’re already counting down to the US Open at the end of August!
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Swimming has so many benefits, it’s hard to know where to start. Fitness, weight loss, strength and flexibility are some of the sport’s more obvious advantages. But whether you swim for leisure, pleasure or competition, did you know it’s one of the best ways to improve – and maintain – your general health and wellbeing too? Above all, it’s a…
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Our director has been a big fan of pilates for years and her enthusiasm has worked wonders in our office. As a result, all of the Christchurch Creative team have grown to love this core strengthening work-out. It always seems much more appealing than a sweaty session in the gym! So, if it’s got Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow hooked (plus…
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