Fitness & Sport

Do you have enough protein in your diet?

Are you getting enough protein in your diet?

Pucker up your pelvic floor

Pucker up your pelvic floor this Valentine’s Day It’s true, I did almost spill my herbal tea when Diane, one of my lovely Arbonne team and a physiotherapist started chatting with me about puckering up my pelvic floor for Valentine’s day. Really! Was I actually having this conversation in a public space? But when you think about it, this is exactly the sort of conversation what we, as modern women, should be having. Our sexual health is in our hands (no pun intended!) and we need to be open about what we need to help improve it. So it turns out that physiotherapists who specialise in pelvic

15 minute exercise routine

Want a quick exercise routine to help keep you fit when you’re short on time?

Top abdominal exercises for a flat tummy

We all know we can get a slimmer silhouette by squeezing ourselves into the latest underwear technology but how much better is it to have a core that provides a flat tummy and a strong back to keep us upright? To tighten your tummy, you need to work your entire core, that’s all the muscles in your abdomen. Here’s my top tips to achieving this in a matter of weeks. Are you sitting comfortably Sit on a chair (not a desk chair with wheels) place your feet flat on the ground both hands on your abdomen. Inhale and expand your tummy, feeling your hands move out. Exhale and contract your abdominals

How to tone up your arms – my top 3 exercises

Just when you thought it was safe to wear a jumper all winter... the weather turns milder or you get invited to a cocktail party and have to bare all – well your arms at least! Arm yourself in readiness with these three super arm exercises which are designed to strengthen the arms and ensure you wave goodbye to your wobbly bits. Here's my top 3 exercises to start you on your journey to toned arms. Do them 3 to 5 times a week for best results. Tricep lifts Stand with feet together and parallel facing forwards. Keep your shoulders and hips square and your knees soft – your weight should be going

3 Leg exercises for long, lean limbs

I love how my legs have started to look longer and leaner since getting into Extend Barre. It’s a mixture of ballet and Pilates so takes me right back to my ballet roots.

12 gifts for the Health and Wellness Lover in your Life

Stop trying to be so creative an super romantic and buy her something she’ll love and live in. If you have a health and wellness lover in your life then one of these upper cool gifts will ensure you’re in her hear, and in her mind, whether she’s taking on the slopes, walking the dog or stretching out in a yoga class. Apple Watch with Nike Sport Band This watch is great for keeping track of activity and fitness levels and the Nike band makes it perfect for use at the gym too. Fitbit Flex 2 Enables you to track activity and sleep, and you get notifications with this ultra-slim swim-proof