HIIT training effective for improving fitness

HIIT training effective for improving fitness

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is only effective for improving fitness when performed at 60-second intervals. That is according to new research from Liverpool John Moores University, which focused on HIIT, meaning short bursts (anywhere from 20 to 90 seconds)...
Immune health driving us to healthy lifestyle products

Immune health driving us to healthy lifestyle products

New research has found that immune support is the most common reason we buy healthy lifestyle products. The survey from Wellmune, a beta glucan ingredient designed for natural immune support, asked consumers to select five options from a list of 13 health areas and...
Holistic fitness predictions for 2020

Holistic fitness predictions for 2020

A leading yoga expert believes 2020 will see a continued rise in people moving towards yoga and holistic forms of exercise. Hannah Barrett (@yoga_girl_london) has offered her thoughts on what we will be doing activity wise in 2020, including: Meditation to become a...
Tips to become a conscious shopper

Tips to become a conscious shopper

There’s no doubt that as a nation, we are becoming more conscious about the products we buy. But, with so many different priorities, and different claims made by brands, wading through the greenwashing can be difficult. Here, the experts at ethical brands offer...
Sporting capitals of the UK revealed

Sporting capitals of the UK revealed

Wales is the football capital of the UK, while London boasts the most avid runners. That is according to a new poll from Decathlon, which has published a sports map of the UK, revealing where the true homes of different popular sports are. The survey of more than...
Banishing the fad diet myths

Banishing the fad diet myths

Each and every year, we see new ‘diets’ gracing the pages of our social media, in magazines and on the TV, all claiming to be the plan to lose weight. So much so that the British Dietetic Association (BDA) deals with hundreds of requests relating to food...