SUMMER SPORTS CLOTHES WISH LIST

So summer is on the horizon and with that wonderful fact, I find that I am getting increasingly sweaty in my long-sleeved, warm fitness clothes for the chilly winter months. I am realising that I am in desperate need of lighter, thinner clothing for when the days really start to heat up. So here are…

MUSIC FOR FITNESS: RUNNING PLAYLIST

So this week I have created a new playlist which I am just in love with. We’ve had some lovely, sunny spring days, so I have added lots of uplifting songs that really remind me of summertime and the great outdoors. So have a listen and hopefully this will get you in the mood to…

MY FIRST YOGA CLASS!

Having never done yoga before I was unsure about whether I would really be able to enjoy it. I’m used to high-intensity dance workouts with blasting music and tons of endorphins, so I knew it would be quite a change. But nevertheless I went in with an open mind, and I’m so glad I did…

FITNESS: Pre-Breakfast 7 minute workout

Whenever I  go for a run in the morning or go to a fitness class I always feel wonderful afterwards! My circulation gets going so I properly wake up, I can blow away the cobwebs, I feel satisfied that I’ve exercised and my metabolic rate is up so I will burn my breakfast faster! BUT…

HOW TO CONQUER A COLD

I’ve come down with a horrible cold this week – you know one of those nasty ones where your throat feels like glass, then your nose is streaming, your head feels like a pressure cooker and before you know it your coughing like the cookie monster! But I really think I am managing to get…

10 REASONS: to love Zumba

I used to really hate exercise (like of any kind!), obviously I knew I needed to do it and wanted to be able to have fun doing it, but I really couldn’t understand people who actually enjoyed exercise. But my whole outlook (and fitness levels) changed when I found Zumba! I have been an avid…