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Fitness trackers and wearable technology are at the forefront of global fitness. We have become obsessive with data, gamification and tracking our fitness. It has been revolutionary in the way people exercise and has been a game-changer for some, helping with motivation and goal-reaching. But like all good things, there is also a bad side!…
Keeping active for the sake of boosting our immune system and mood has never been more important. Many of us are spending much more time being sedentary which can have negative impacts on our health, but there are some things you can do to help your body and mind during this time. You can read…
Over the past few months, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a huge amount of uncertainty and turbulence in many people’s lives. You might have the best handwashing techniques in the world, but the constant breaking news and social media notifications about the pandemic can feel overwhelming and start to take its toll on your…
Did you know that 4 in 10 adults are not getting the full benefits of a healthy lifestyle? Sedentary working lifestyles cause a range of both physical and mental ailments, yet workers spend on average a third of their day sitting at their desk.* While the figures above are a concern, there are…
Finding the balance A common misconception in society is that being healthy is only attained by intense physical exercise & dieting, using strict disciplines & calculated methods for short term benefits. While these do play their part to a degree, there’s more to it than unsustainable meal plans, heart-pounding workouts & bland juice drinks. If…
There are times when we feel under enormous pressure. Having deadlines, going through hard time at work, or when our friends or relative becomes ill. At times like this, we can start to feel overwhelmed or unable to cope. We feel stressed which can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse. National…
This month we wanted to share a story from one of our inspirational Award winning members, Danielle from Anytime Fitness Ilkeston. Danielle’s Mum was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder but always refused to get any treatment. Sadly her mum committed suicide, which had a huge impact on Danielle. Losing a parent is hard at any time in life, but losing one to suicide is particularly difficult to come to terms with. Danielle did a lot of research into the condition to help her understand better what her mother had been going through. Read on to hear more about her story…