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Meditation: What it is and why you should try it
What is meditation Meditation involves developing the ability to consciously train our attention and awareness. Usually, you take a seated…

Carbs: getting the facts straight
Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates are not the enemy! When you’re being active, it’s important to consume carbohydrates as part…

What is mywellness and how to download it
DURING LOCKDOWN, WE WILL BE POSTING NEW WORKOUTS EACH MONDAY WITH THREE LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY. THESE WILL APPEAR AT THE…

How diet can optimise immunity
You cannot ‘boost’ your immune function through your diet, however your diet can be used to optimise and support the…

The psychology of effectively working from home
Working from home Working from home and self-isolating can be difficult, but being aware of a few key aspects can…

New Year, Same Me… But Better!
Everyone is well aware of that much-posted typical January mantra: ‘New Year, New ME!’ and research conducted by Strava last…

Baby Bump to Body Pump – can I exercise during pregnancy?
The do’s and do-not’s of exercising during pregnancy is a much discussed topic, and it can be hard to know…

Training for a 10k – Nutrition prep
Prior to any run it’s important to ensure you’re fuelled and ready to go. We caught up with Ollie Armstrong, resident Physiologist…

Training for a 10k – the mental prep
With the Birmingham Great Run 10k looming just around the corner, we chatted to our Sport Psychology Lead about how…