Group of sporty women with yoga mats standing in gym waiting for a Pilates class

Fitness

Fitness trend 2020: the Pilates class

Group of sporty women with yoga mats standing in gym waiting for a Pilates class

I love a variety of exercise. After all, I’ve been brought up in an altogether ‘active’ family. Whether I’ve played tennis or enjoyed walks on the beach, there is one exercise which tops my favourites list. Yes, it’s Pilates. In fact, the Pilates class is something I know has truly helped me tone my body…

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15 mins with…Asimina Kourouni of Tailor Your Holiday

Pilates classes workshop on a beach

Asimina Kourouni is the co-founder of Tailor Your Holiday, an independent company that creates bespoke holidays, and wellbeing and Pilates retreats. I find out how her love affair with Pilates started, and discover more about her holistic approach to all aspects of life.

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How to play tennis for good health

How to play tennis ball girl at Wimbledon

I think tennis is huge fun to play. It’s also a great way to get fit – and stay sociable – but the benefits don’t end there. Playing tennis is good for both your physical and mental health and wellbeing. And despite some popular misconceptions, it’s accessible to all ages and skill levels. With Wimbledon…

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How to get lean

How to lose weight measuring waist

Most of us overdo it during the festive season. Christmas is a social, celebratory time that invariably involves friends, family – and way too much food! Those mince pies, pigs in blankets and tubs of Quality Street are very difficult to resist. Not to mention the mulled wine, eggnog, champagne and port. With Christmas seemingly…

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The benefits of playing tennis

Benefits of tennis tennis balls

Ah, the beautiful game. This summer’s sporting headlines might have been dominated by a certain football tournament, but for us, nothing tops tennis. Wimbledon is the obvious highlight for fans, although true tennis enthusiasts follow the ATP tour all year round. We’re already counting down to the US Open at the end of August!

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The benefits of swimming

Benefits of swimming: Female swimmer at the swimming pool.

Swimming has so many benefits, it’s hard to know where to start. Fitness, weight loss, strength and flexibility are some of the sport’s more obvious advantages. But whether you swim for leisure, pleasure or competition, did you know it’s one of the best ways to improve – and maintain – your general health and wellbeing…

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