How to eat well without dieting in 2021, because nutritious food doesn’t have to mean restriction. Much like the rest of the 2020, December was a bizarre time. For many of us, finessing our health and fitness was the last thing on our minds — thanks to, you know, the global pandemic. Much of our efforts […]
Don’t underestimate those family Zoom calls, it’ll do wonders for your health
All of those Christmas Zoom calls might actually be one of the most beneficial thing you do for your health this festive period. What exactly does ‘healthy’ mean to you? If we believed what we saw on a lot of social media accounts, it would involve working out five times a week, only eating homemade […]
The dos and don’ts of breathing when you run
Try these expert tips for mastering your breath when running, to help you get faster and go further. Just because you don’t lift heavy weights while you’re running doesn’t mean you don’t need to pay attention to your form. In order to maximise your performance and avoid injury, you have to make sure you have […]
Unexpected food pairings to try for big nutritional benefits
Turns out, it’s not just Chrissy and John that can claim golden couple status – these food pairings are a match made in heaven when it comes to boosting your health and giving you all the feels. When it comes to perfect pairings, there are some obvious double acts that spring to mind: Ant and […]
Make the most of your workouts if you’re heading home for the holidays
Traveling to your family’s home for Christmas? Sophie Butler, Gymshark’s first disabled sponsored athlete, shares her tips for adapting your workout. Just because you’re heading home for the holidays, doesn’t mean that your workouts have to be put on hold. Sure, without access to bigger floor space or equipment, it can be trickier to maintain […]
“How I learnt to fail by (almost) swimming The Channel”
Maddy Duxbury was more surprised than anyone by her positive reaction to a failed attempt to swim across the Channel. Here, she reflects on how learning to ‘fail successfully’ has been the greatest success of all. Against the backdrop of a moonlit sky, I plunged into the dark English Channel waters and struggled for breath […]
Want to do pull-ups? This back workout will get you there
Strong Women trainer Emma Obayuvana demonstrates how to strengthen your lat muscles to help you do a pull-up in this quick 10 minute workout. Pull-ups are arguably one of the toughest bodyweight exercises known to (wo)man. But if there’s one body part that can help lift your chin over that bar, it’s your back – […]
“This ‘brain dump’ journaling technique reduced my night time anxiety“
Written by Chloe Gray This ‘brain dump’ journaling technique helped one writer feel less anxious before bed. Here’s how you can do it. Whether it’s used to hibernate over the weekends or sneak in a few comfy hours of answering work emails in pyjamas, there’s always a conversation to be had about the way beds […]
Want to nail a 5K in four weeks? Here’s how
Think it’s impossible to run without stopping to catch your breath? Try this 5K training plan. You don’t need to be told that now is the perfect time to don your running trainers and get fit. You’ve probably got enough on your plate without the pressure of needing to up your exercise routine and be […]
Don’t know where to start with meal prep? We asked an expert
You know the drill: you rush home from the gym to a bowl of cereal, spend all day at your computer eating scraps of leftovers from the fridge and before you know it it’s 8 PM and you’re too tired to cook a proper dinner. We’ve all been there. When life gets busy, nutrition often […]