It’s safe to say that the world has been in awe of Taylor Swift’s level of fitness since the Eras Tour began back in March last year. With each show lasting three hours, it’s no surprise that Taylor needs a rigorous fitness routine to prepare for such a physically challenging tour.   Experts at Mirafit, the fitness equipment supplier, have pieced together a comprehensive guide on how to work out like Taylor Swift.   Cardio  After singing and dancing…

Yoga  One of the main reasons why people smoke is because they believe it makes them feel more relaxed. Finding an alternative outlet that provides you with the relaxation you desire will help you stay away from temptation. Incessant nicotine cravings can also cause stress and anxiety levels to rise, so being able to tune into your body, focus your breaths, and clear your mind can help fight your urges.  Yoga is the perfect exercise for this, and it also…

  The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, is taking ‘P.E with Joe’ on the road with MINI for the second year running to bring people together for wellness wins – staged as the ultimate event to get families feeling energised, mentally and physically. Seven in 10 adults say that they used exercise to manage their mental health during the pandemic – highlighting its important link to wellbeing.  As part of MINI’s Big Love initiative, Joe is out to keep families healthy…

Sometimes the biggest hurdle to me trying anything new, is my mind. Thinking it’s not for me, it won’t suit me, I won’t know anyone there or I don’t know how to do it has stopped me from taking many fitness classes. Boxing was no exception. Lockdown has gotten me out of the group exercise habit, sneaking in a free you tube workout before breakfast or just watching one whilst I ate breakfast, was about as much as I did…

Key facts: • 77% of participating schools noted an improvement in brain function and learning in pupils after exercise • Exercise improved mood of all children in the study • Brain speed improved by up to 19% after exercise • Improved mood led to improved brain speed after exercise – most notable for boys • Not having breakfast resulted in poor memory • Involved from Manchester, Hull, Berwick, Huddersfield, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton, Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Cardiff A STUDY…

At 1.00pm on Tuesday people from across Wales will “cycle on the Senedd” to lobby Welsh Government for an increase in investment in walking and cycling to £20 per head, as recommended in a recent report by the Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee.  Welsh Government is currently spending just £10 per head, half of the level in Scotland. They will hear from representatives of each of the major parties as well as speakers from health and environmental organisations. The…

  Born with cystic fibrosis on 31 July 1987, baby Josh Llewellyn-Jones wasn’t expected to make it through the night Josh, from Cardiff, says he “trains to stay alive” – and has started CF Warriors, a charity to inspire children around the world with CF to turn to exercise His extreme challenges peaked last year with 24hrs4cf, when he exercised for 24 hours non-stop to raise awareness of and funds for CF Now he intends to lift 1 million kilos…

There are never enough hours in the day or days in the week to get everything done. The bare essentials may make it through but looking after us often ends up at the bottom of the list. It’s crazy – because looking after ourselves saves time in the long term, as we are able to function more efficiently and less likely to succumb to illness when we are healthy. But when life is out of control, try to find just…

Not only does Ultimate Fitness Centre (UFC) Cardiff play host to a fully equipped gym, sauna and sunbed facilities, but as the base of Cardiff Kickboxing Club it is the only place this summer to pick up martial arts training from the very best. From cardio to conditioning, UFC boasts an affiliation with Ex-World Kickboxing Champion Denzil Lawrence as well as World Lowkick Champion Howard Hogg, offering both personal and class training with the greats to boost not only your…

Walk your way to beautiful legs! What do Kelly Brook, Heidi Klum and Elle Macpherson have in common? Beautiful legs! And it’s all thanks to … walking. Combined with good posture, it can make your pins look toned and slimmer, just in time for Summer! Walking is one of the most basic aerobic exercises you can do, and done right, it can have maximum effect for minimum effort! It’s not only something that we all do everyday but it’s also…