This is the start of a new feature, my monthly round-up of the best body positive fitness, food, and yoga posts from around the web. And what a way to start! October has been a busy month for body positive content so I’ve got five great articles for you. Without further ado, here’s Octobers
In a culture that glorifies hardcore workouts that have you collapsing on the floor in a sweaty puddle, puking your guts up, or even getting Rhabdomyolysis (a condition where excessive exercise causes muscle tissue to breakdown and damage the kidneys), it’s easy to fall into the mindset of thinking that walking doesn’t ‘count’, whatever that
Kettlebell swings are amazing. Don’t get me wrong, I love traditional strength training but for a single exercise the kettlebell swing is hard to beat! I love kettlebell swings because you just get so much bang for your buck! They’re quick, simple, only require 1 piece of kit and get your seriously fit. In fact,
I love podcasts! I’ve been a regular podcast listener since before podcasts were even really a thing. But these days there are SO MANY amazing podcasts out there covering a vast array of topics. I can’t get enough of them. My favourite way to enjoy the Autumn sunshine is to head out on a long
Meditation is an amazing practice to help you lead a calmer, happier and more productive life. But how you do actually cultivate a personal meditation or mindfulness practice? Follow these simple, practical steps and start meditating today. 1. Get a timer There are plenty of apps available, both free and paid but the basic
Yoga is a fantastic way to combat the stiffness that running, cycling, and other sports can bring. That’s why I’ve designed a simple, short yoga sequence for runners to use post-run. My downloadable yoga for runners sequence focuses on postures that open the hips and stretch the hamstrings and quads. This will help improve your
