It’s almost that time of year again, where big cartoon-like spiders hang from shop ceilings, cotton wool spider web covers the walls and the first thing you see when you enter any supermarket is a big display of pumpkins and halloween goodies. This year, we’re doing things differently. Though we all don’t lives in areas where kids come knocking on doors (NYC definitely has London beat in this regard), we’ve found some fun, healthy and easy treats to make this halloween season which we hope you’ll love as much as we do. Banana ghosts What you’ll need (makes 8) 3 bananas 1 tub of greek yoghurt (or melted white chocolate if you’re feeling naughty) A small...
Looking for some workout motivation over the Autumn and winter months? We’ve got just the thing for you. If you’ve never used a TRX, be warned: it doesn’t look like much, but it’s one heck of a piece of kit when used correctly. You can isolate a muscle group or get a full body workout just by using those two yellow handles. We’ve tried and tested many a TRX class in West London, and so far these have been our favourites: Core Collective - Resistance This studio’s TRX class, otherwise known as Resistance, is a 45 minute full body workout where each instructor brings their own personal flair to the session. The scene is set with a mood lit room,...
We all know the importance of goal setting, whether we’ve adopted it as a habit or it’s something that we only do on a rare occasion. In whatever discipline, setting goals provides focus and direction. Not all goals can be long term, when you ask yourself what you want to achieve, it could even be by the end of the day or the week Not only have we curated expert advice on how to make your goal setting most effective, we’ve also spoken to 5 influential women about their goals until the end of the calendar year. Here are the key aspects to remember when setting goals of your own. 1. Define your dreams and goals Jim Rohn, considered...
Whether you are new to an area, are a keen gym goer or have been bitten by the fitness bug, shopping around to find the gym that is right for you can be a daunting task - so much choice!. Fear no more, kiss gym-fusion goodbye and follow my 10 top tips to help you find your perfect match. Location, location, location - Just like renting or buying a property, it is important to decide if your gym will be close to home, office or both. Lets face it the closer it is the more likely you are to go. Have a look around and see what is close to your preferred location. Here, there and everywhere? - Yes, there...
We spoke to Caoimhe Bamber, mother of two, ex-lawyer, accomplished age group endurance athlete, and now founder of Digme Fitness, a state of the art indoor cycling studio in Richmond, London. She talks about the challenges she faced, being a new mother and starting a business simultaneously. Her story is truly inspiring and a great reminder that success is a product of courage and hard work. Q: Cycling in the UK has taken off and indoor cycling is experiencing a renaissance. What led a successful lawyer, marathoner, ultra marathoner, triathlete , and new mum (x2) to open her own studios? Clearly it wasn’t because you had time on your hands! A: My husband Geoff and I have always been fitness...
