DOMS stands for Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. DOMS is the body’s reaction to training. It is that muscle soreness that shows up 1 or 2 days after exercising. It can effect anyone, regardless of fitness level. It commonly occurs when you start a new exercise programme or increase the duration or intensity of your regular workout. …
The Easter holidays are here. If the thought of more lockdown walks (and nothing much else) fills you with dread, you’re not alone. It’s time to add some spice to your walks! Here are some ideas to keep both adults and children entertained. 1. Orienteering If you’ve ever tried orienteering you know how much fun …
The gyms are still closed and if you don’t want your door frames ruined by a pull up bar a stand alone pull up bar might be what you need. Disclaimer: I was given a pull up mate in return for an honest review. Here it is: Postage and Packaging My pull up mate arrived …
What’s your favourite seasonal food? For me, it has to be my mum’s homemade baking. She sends us Stollen, Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Christmas cookies each year. Advent is such an important part of a German Christmas. It’s easy for the celebrations to drag on from the end of November to the beginning of January. That’s …
Why regular exercise is so hard Do you know that feeling? The one you get just before a scheduled exercise session? All of a sudden you don’t feel like it. Even though you know it would be so good for you. Somehow you can come up with 101 reasons why you simply can’t: Too busy, …
Well done, you have made the brave decision to join a fitandhappy boot camp. It seemed like a good idea at the time but all of a sudden you feel nervous and wonder what on earth you have let yourself in for! Rest assured, you are not the only one feeling that way. Read on to …
You’ve decided you want to get fitter or lose weight. But where do you start? There are so many options available. From the gym to running and boot camp to yoga, the fitness world is yours to explore. There are benefits and downsides to all and a lot of it comes down to what you …
It’s holiday season and lots of us will be travelling and having fabulous times away from home. This often means leaving our fitness routine behind. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whilst for most of us holidays are not the time to push our fitness to the next level we can all find …
An outdoor boot camp in the winter months can be a great way of staying active and healthy whilst still getting some fresh air. Our fitandhappy boot camps take place in all weathers – come rain or shine. Most of our members love winter boot camps and tell us they feel even better after a cold and …
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When most people think of winter in Edinburgh, they imagine dark days, horizontal rain and cold easterly winds. This is not a picture that entices you outside. Instead it makes you dream of warm homes and cosy blankets. We could remind you of the stunning winter days that are just a little chilly but have …
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