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If you’d asked me 20 years ago what “healthy” looked like, I’d probably have said exercising every day, teaching fitness classes, keeping busy and never stopping. That was my life throughout my 30s and 40s. I was teaching more than 15 fitness classes every week, working full-time, bringing up a young son and running on little sleep and far too much coffee. Ironically, despite all that activity, I was nearly two stone heavier than I am today. I thought I was doing everything r

If someone had told me a few months ago that we’d have introduced 20 women to golf in such a short space of time, I wouldn’t have believed them. Yet here we are, preparing to launch our third Ladies Beginners Golf Course at Hartswood Golf Club, Brentwood. What started as an idea to encourage more women to become active, spend time outdoors and try something new has quickly become a wonderful community. Why We Created Stretch, Swing & Social Golf can sometimes feel intimidatin

We often hear that we should exercise for 30 minutes a day, but what about the other 23½ hours? Modern life means many of us spend hours sitting at desks, in the car, or on the sofa. While regular exercise is incredibly important, research now tells us that long periods of uninterrupted sitting can have negative effects on our health, even if we exercise regularly. Why is sitting for too long a problem? Prolonged sitting has been linked with an increased risk of: Heart diseas

With summer temperatures rising, electrolyte drinks are everywhere. They’re often promoted as the secret to staying hydrated—but are they really necessary? For most people, the answer is no. Water remains the best way to stay hydrated during everyday life. If you’re eating a balanced diet, you’ll usually get the electrolytes your body needs from your food. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. They help your body re

Life is busy. We’re juggling work, family, caring for others, exercise and trying to find a little time for ourselves. So, it’s no surprise that a quick trip to the supermarket often ends with a trolley full of easy-to-grab ‘picky’ foods. Crisps, crackers, biscuits, cereal bars, pastries and processed snack foods are convenient, tasty and require no preparation. They’re everywhere, and they’re often marketed as treats or quick solutions when we’re short on time. But many of t

Simple Tips to Help You Keep Cool, Hydrated and Healthy When temperatures rise, many of us enjoy the sunshine and longer days. However, hot weather can also take its toll on our bodies, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. For some people, especially those experiencing menopause symptoms, living with a long-term health condition, or simply feeling the effects of the heat more than others, a heatwave can feel exhausting and overwhelming. The good news is that a few small chan