Tag: Fitness
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Inside Mayfair’s stunning new Virgin Active social wellness club
Virgin Active has reopened its Mayfair Club, and calling it a refurb undersells what’s actually changed. This is the brand’s first UK Social Wellness Club – its most ambitious project to date, previously only seen in Milan, Cape Town, Sydney and Doha – and it’s built on a fairly simple idea: a gym doesn’t need…
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The best (and worst) running bras for women, tried and tested
Few things are more uncomfortable than a sports bra that doesn’t offer enough support when you’re on the move. The last thing you want is a strap that won’t stay put, sweat pooling under your chest, or a bra that requires an army to wrestle off after a run. Ideally, you want something that looks…
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Drowning in fitness data? Here’s what AI can actually fix
The fitness app on your phone almost certainly knows more about you than your GP does. Sleep stages, stress load, energy levels, calories in, calories out, HRV trends, step streaks, hydration logs – most platforms have spent the last few years competing to track more of you, not less. Thanks to that, the average gym-goer…
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Hydration nation: The top 8 best electrolytes for a hydration boost, tried and tested
You can’t pour from an empty glass, whatever your lifestyle or priorities look like. Whether you’re a regular at the gym, a casual runner, or someone who simply enjoys a late night without a curfew, there’s one thing we all have in common: we function better when we’re properly hydrated. And it starts with the…
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Energy drinks have changed – Here’s what to reach for now and how many are too many
Feeling low? Supermarket fridge aisles are aglow with energy drinks promising an instant boost. The effects of caffeine on the body aren’t always favourable — that much is hard to ignore – but even the most health-conscious among us occasionally needs a little pick-me-up to shake off that sluggish, heavy-lidded feeling and get on with…
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How to prepare your home for hay fever
While most people are out here rejoicing at the first signs of spring, 26% of adults in the UK (and up to 15% of children) are bracing themselves for the constant sneezing, itchy eyes, and blocked nose. Longer days, blooming flowers, fresh air – and an immune system that has absolutely lost the plot over…
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Here are seven scenic marathons across Europe, still available to book now
Late April in London can only mean one thing: marathon season has arrived. In the lead-up to the London Marathon, the city fills with runners who look equal parts determined and utterly defeated – pounding pavements through Central London with the hollow-eyed focus of someone clinging to life, gripping a water bottle like it’s the…
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Why you feel mentally exhausted, even when you’re doing everything right
We can sleep well, eat reasonably healthily, and exercise a few times a week. And still, we’re spending every other minute of our days staring at our screens as though we’re reading a novel in Japanese. The fatigue isn’t physical, exactly, and it isn’t necessarily burnout either. It’s the low‑grade fuzziness that drapes over the…
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What wellness looks like in 2026 (according to the data)
It’s fair to say we’re all a little fed up with wellness trends that don’t actually do us any good – or, worse, can be downright harmful. Pills our bodies don’t need, impossible expectations around weight loss, or the pressure to go hard in the gym every day. Wellness in 2026 has quieted down. The…
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Run-tested: the best running shorts for this summer
If you’re a runner, you know when shorts start to fall short of expectations. They might appear well-designed: streamlined cut, flattering fit, even structured enough to disguise the aftermath of a wild Saturday night. But once you start moving, the issues kick in: they ride up, trap sweat, cling in places they shouldn’t, and become a distraction…
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