Tag: Fitness
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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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Run-tested: Is Shokz OpenFit 2 the new gold standard for runners’ earphones?
If you’d asked me a few months ago what kind of earphones I’d take on marathon training runs, I probably would have muttered something about “whatever’s already charged”. But running has a way of making you care deeply about the details. Blisters, bounce, sound quality, whether you can still hear traffic; it all matters when…
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What is a fartlek run? The speed strategy runners love
If you’ve spent any time around runners, you may have heard the term fartlek tossed around—often followed by a stifled laugh. And fair enough. The word sounds like a punchline. But behind the jokes is one of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) running workouts out there. So, what exactly is a fartlek run? How…
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How to warm up before cardio
Whether you’re lacing up for a 10K or trying to shake off the desk-job stiffness with a quick cardio burst, the warm-up is your not-so-secret weapon. Done right, it’ll boost your performance, reduce your risk of injury, and even make your workout feel easier. Still, many people skip it entirely—or just wing it with a…
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How to train like a marathoner, according to world record breakers
Last weekend, the London Marathon proved once again why it’s one of the world’s most captivating sporting events. Among the many highlights, we witnessed the Ethiopian athlete Tigst Assefa shattering the women’s-only marathon world record with a time of 2:15:37. But behind the glory of the finish line is something far more interesting: the training…
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