The start of a new year can mean many things; the start of a new chapter, the chance to start afresh, an opportunity to set a new agenda and make steps towards achieving the things you want. However, starting January with the best of intentions doesn’t always mean the ‘new you’ lasts all year. Broken promises and lapsed resolutions by mid …
When the wind is howling, there’s ice on the ground and the rain is beating down, it can be difficult to find the motivation to get out there and stay fit. Not to mention the period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when you still have enough delicious left-overs to put you into a persistent food-coma. But think about it …
Walking around in autumn and winter is frankly a bit special. We British love the simple act of chucking one foot in front of another and heading for the horizon. Waking in a winter wonderland is such a prolific activity these days, it even has its own song. So as we’re fast approaching the season to be jelly (and mince …
When the weather gets a bit colder, somehow we stop craving fresh salads and look for something a little more warming. Stews and soups are perfect autumn and winter fayre—a steaming hot bowl of something filling and packed full of nutrients is the perfect cold remedy and feels like a comforting hug in a bowl! Read on for the eight best recipes to try in …
Sleep plays a vital role in your physical and mental health. Sleep helps you heal, makes you happier, more alert and a much more functional human being. Different people need different amounts of sleep. If you’re one of the lucky ones who can survive on four hours of sleep a night, then good for you! For most of us, we …
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but if you’re always in a rush in the mornings, it can be an easy one to skip. Quick and easy breakfasts that can be prepared the night before are the way forward—something that you can grab and go, that will fill you up for a long time and won’t make …
According to our latest research, Monday is the busiest day of the week for personal training enquiries. 1/5th of all requests for fat fighting support are submitted on Mondays as the realisation sinks in that we aren’t going to make it on our own. According to Victoria Zimmer, a personal trainer registered on Bidvine, this is a common pattern, “We …
Starting to exercise can be a daunting! Without super-human motivation, going from nothing to hitting the gym regularly may seem impossible. Personal trainers can be a huge help and might be the right solution for you! They can use their expertise to help you achieve the particular goal you are working towards. Not convinced? Read on for our 17 reasons about why they …
Want to improve your fitness, get active and feel healthier all at the same time? A personal trainer could be the solution. Having someone there to motivate you and finding exercises that are tailored to your needs is one of the most popular and successful ways of achieving fitness. Finding a personal trainer can be hard task – exercising and …