Tag: fitness

Back pain can be truly debilitating. It can impact every area of your life, and make even the simplest tasks feel impossible. Studies in the British Medical Journal have estimated that chronic back pain affects between one third and half the UK population, and working from home has exacerbated this problem. Helen O’Leary, physio-led Pilates instructor and

As a child, Laura Micetich was given the nickname “Iron Giantess” as she was taller and bigger than her peers. “They thought it was a compliment, but I thought it was the worst name in the world,” she says. In a recent episode of Truly’s Brand New Me, Laura explains how her low self-confidence manifested

Chances are you’ve done a yoga class. But what kind did you do and for what reason? Yoga is an ancient practice thought to have originated in India. Sessions incorporate physical, mental and spiritual aspects to promote health, fitness and wellbeing, and since its inception thousands of years ago, it has evolved into a popular

Having a sore body after a workout is normal. We all know the pain of aching back muscles and leg muscles after a tough session – and it can set you back for days. It has long been an accepted fact that ice is great for muscle recovery and sporting injuries. We’ve all seen elite

By now, we have all found some version of a new normal when it comes to working out at home. With a moratorium on those routine visits to a gym or workout classes over the last year, it’s been the only solution for fitness lovers who want to stay safe and prevent the spread of

Chloë Grace Moretz admitted that she used to have an unhealthy relationship with food. In the March cover story of Shape, the 24-year-old actress said, "I had quite an unhealthy relationship with food for years, always trying to create a calorie deficit and never feeling fully satisfied." The Greta star now focuses on "conscious eating,"

Stylist’s Kayleigh Dray can barely cross her legs without grunting. Here’s what happened when she gave the 3-week yoga challenge a go. Confession time: while I love the idea of yoga (who doesn’t want to be more zen and bendy, eh?), I’ve always hated the reality. And that’s largely because I’m so very bad at

In a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis. For the male recruits to compulsory military training who were rated as the least fit, the risk of developing psoriasis later was 35 percent

Cold weather = more colds. But is it possible to boost your immune system with the food we eat?  Food is supposed to be nature’s medicine – – and, if you find yourself turning to a steaming bowl of soup or mug of honey and lemon when fighting a cold, we’re sure you’ll agree with

Lacking motivation to run, cycle or train outside now that winter’s here? These pieces, recommended by the outdoor exercise pros, will keep you warm.   If you’re someone who hibernates come November, only popping outside for essential food shops and coffee runs, then it’s safe to assume you might grimace at the thought of outdoor exercise

Between being a mom of two, writing new music and working on her many business ventures, Carrie Underwood still manages to make time for working out. “She is dedicated to living as healthy as possible the for 52 weeks of the year,” her trainer, Eve Overland, exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Former Navy SEAL officer John "Jocko" Willink said that discipline is the most important factor in getting fit. Rather than waiting for motivation, he recommends waking up early and doing 100 burpees first thing in the morning to help cultivate good discipline. Willink recently partnered with Vitamin Shoppe to promote his brand of protein shakes,

Kumail Nanjiani is looking Marvel-ous. The Silicon Valley star, 41, transformed his body for a role in Marvel’s upcoming movie Eternals — and had no shame in showing off his months of hard work with two “thirsty” shirtless photos on Instagram on Monday. “I never thought I’d be one of those people who would post a

Gigi Hadid prefers to use the great outdoors as her gym when she’s traveling the world. The 24-year-old model said she takes advantage of all of the ways to get a sweat on in nature rather than toiling away on indoor gym equipment. “I just can’t go to the gym and run — I’d rather

Hot Pilates founder Shannon Nadj isn’t playing around when it comes to leading her 50-minute high-intensity classes in Beverly Hills. Her 95-degree sweat sessions attract stars like Selena Gomez, Hailey Baldwin, Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber. “I think I’ve been teaching a little too much this week,” Nadj told Us over the phone, distinctly suffering

Whereas her father may be known for his affinity for Diet Coke and fast food — a habit Melania Trump has reportedly been trying to get him to kick — Ivanka Trump’s diet couldn’t be more different.  The first daughter, who has been in the public eye long before Donald Trump entered the White House,

Kim Kardashian West has some new fitness goals in mind. The KKW Beauty mogul and reality star, 39, hit the gym with her personal trainer, Melissa Alcantara, on Saturday evening, and revealed to fans that she is trying to lose some weight that she’s gained over the course of the last year. “So we’re doing a

New research presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 Sept) suggests that a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body weight, body composition and blood sugar control. The study is by Dr Hana Kahleova,

A new study finds that the muscles in bats’ wings operate at a significantly lower temperature than their bodies, especially during flight. Past research suggests that in most other creatures, including humans, muscles involved in exercise become warmer in response to movement. But the small muscles of a bat’s wing are uniquely vulnerable to heat

Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure — but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research. An international team of scientists has shown that the blood pressure-lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with antibacterial mouthwash, rather than water