Fit&Well

1 day ago | fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge

Modern life is not always conducive to a calm state of mind. When stress builds up, it often shows up in the body in the guise of a tight neck and shoulders, shallow breathing, tension headaches and even elevated blood pressure. Not only is this uncomfortable, but over time, chronic stress can be detrimental to your health. So what can you do about it? Thankfully, one remedy is free and won’t take much of your time: breathwork and gentle movement.

4 days ago | fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge

If you struggle with restricted mobility, back pain or just don’t like doing crunches, standing ab workouts are a great way to train your core without having to lie down. Your core has to work hard to keep your body balanced and stable when you’re upright, and standing ab workouts increase the resistance on these muscles to add tone and strengthen them.

4 days ago | fitandwell.com | Kathryn Williams

I was never a sporty kid. You were much more likely to find me reading a book or writing a story than you were to spot me sinking hoops or running around a field. But walking? Now that’s something I’ve always loved. There are few things I find more relaxing than lacing up a pair of walking shoes and heading out into nature to clear my mind. And yet last year, at 41, an early perimenopause diagnosis and a spell of poor health meant my sneakers sat in a corner gathering dust.

5 days ago | fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge

After a long day at a desk, you may feel stiff, uncomfortable and a little grumpy. When you sit for extended periods in the same position, no matter how upright your posture, soreness tends to build up, and your muscles may feel tight and unhappy when you start moving again. The antidote to this problem is simple. Stretching periodically throughout the day and especially once you’re done at your desk can help keep aches and pains at bay.

5 days ago | fitandwell.com | Sam Rider

There are two ways to approach your first marathon: the smart way and the hard way. Six years ago, personal trainer James Stirling—better known as London Fitness Guy—chose the hard way. “When I trained—or, more accurately, didn't train as well as I should have—for the London Marathon in 2019 that’s when I first suffered with knee pain,” he tells Fit&Well. “For me, it has always been a case of overuse and I think that is the most common cause of knee pain.