Some people love the ache they get after an intense workout - it’s proof of the hard work they’ve put in, particularly on the second day! For most of us however, the quicker we can reduce the soreness the better so we can get straight back to the studio, running track or weights room sooner.

Working to strengthen your core can help reduce or entirely resolve back pain; and, even if you don't currently have back pain, it's advisable to work on your core regularly to protect yourself from back pain developing. Strong cores have a number of other benefits such as improved posture and better balance - very handy for tricky yoga poses!

Want to build your strength, or stay on top of your strength training, but don’t know where to start without gym machines? No need to panic! You’ll be pleased to know that you can do a full body workout with just your mat + a set of dumbbells or kettlebells.

We share a number of tips to help you design a fitness routine which works for you and will help you stick to it, allowing you make a lasting improvement to your health and wellbeing.

In a world where we seem to have an acronym for everything you may have heard of two in particular in the gym or in online classes: HITT and LISS. So just what are they, and how do these two types of cardio differ?

Regularly working on your strength offsets this, helping maintain muscle mass as you age. It also helps to reduce pain (including back pain), increase endurance, improve metabolism and burn fat.

So what are you waiting for? Read on to find our 5 techniques for building strength.

Sweat plays an important factor in body temperature regulation - it is your body’s way of cooling you down if your body temperature rises. So, how can we ensure that we are sweating in the most efficient way?

Follow these tips to make sure you are sweating right!

5 quick mat-based exercises you can do to ensure you keep your muscles strong and conditioned for when you get back to your normal routine. We recommend 3 sets of 10-16 reps of each exercise, or make it a circuit to keep things interesting!

Today we share a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout to get your heart rate up, work up a sweat and burn fat. Be it at home, in the gym or in the park - all you need is a mat and some space!

Today we share a few of our favourite modern wellness technologies available now to help the mind and body.