Motivation

Body dysmorphic disorder isn't just a clinical term — it's something I’ve seen in others and felt in myself. It’s that inability to see your body clearly, no matter how many compliments you get or how much progress you make. You fixate on a “flaw” — a part of yourself you believe is wrong or not good enough — even if others don’t see it at all. In fitness culture, this struggle is everywhere. It hides behind the pursuit of “clean eating,” endless cardio, or sculpting the “pe

A few tips to help keep you exercising even when motivation is low

This is what I talk about in my yoga classes.

Be inspired by this fantastic Solomon video of the best way to hit the trails with your dogs. Whether you run or not, own dogs or not, I...

The decline in muscle mass which occurs with ageing can be counteracted with resistance exercises in your 50s.

12+ years ago I had a dream job: teach climbing & become a personal trainer. I started as a gym instructor working long hours earning...

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My name is Izzy Langley and I'm a year 10 student at Didcot Girls School. I have had work experience for 2 weeks, one of which I have...

lunges, mountain climbers, crunches, this workout has it all

This is a nice little workout requiring no equipment. Some bent over rows and pull ups would be the perfect addition, if you had the...

I don't feel that January is an unexciting month, for me it is a planning month. With a year full of promise ahead, this is the time to...

Here are just a few of the variety of reads that have helped motivate and inspire me over the past months: 1. Don't Stop Me Now - 26.2...

Here are a few ways to keep motivated: 1. Be consistent - it is hard to maintain the work-life balance, let alone incorporate regular...

ALWAYS WARM UP Your warm up can be as little as 3mins, but must make sure that all the joints you are going to use are put through their...

One of the great pleasures of swimming and cycling is being outdoors. However, it's harder to take that first step out of the door when...

I have recently written a program to train myself for a 1/2 Iron Man Triathlon. Inspired by a friend, I felt that whilst I had put my...

Some interesting things about running for International Women's Day from Runner's World: https://www.runnersworld.co.uk/health/30-things-...

The 50 questions below and the website they came from really struck me. Check out their original source to leave a comment about them:...

(See previous blogs for reasons 1-4) 5. Get inspired with cheap kit bought in the January sales. There are some great bargains on...

1. It's getting lighter again Let the longer days give you the enthusiasm you need to get out in the mornings and/or evenings. I love...