Welcome to the Move Blog

Have you ever taken a moment or two to think about your gut health? The science is still very new, but the world of gut health is a hugely exciting frontier. With digestive issues on the rise due to processed foods, over sanitisation and more sedentary lifestyles, we really need to step up and listen.

Does being told to exercise for 30 minutes every day before munching diligently on your five-a-day make you want to run a mile? Us too – literally.

So the sun looks like it’s finally arrived for us all - huzzah! Now time to make the most of this stunning weather before it disappears. Who knows, by the time you read this it could be gone…

Did you get a ticket to Glastonbury Festival? If not, then perhaps avert your tear-filled eyes… but if you did, then we bet you feel like Charlie winning the golden ticket. Glastonbury Festival, baybaaaay!

Sometimes, the gym can lose its appeal. Sometimes the same bootcamp or workout class you go to every week loses its sparkle… it’s nothing personal. We all need to shake things up to keep motivated!

We all have our favourites. There’s always that one fitness instructor who brings a smile to our faces, motivates us within our first 30 seconds to make the workout count, and brings ace energy without fail. Every. Single. Time.

The 19th Century Philosopher Henry Thoreau said “Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder”.

With winter in full effect and the evenings getting darker, it can be a bit of a drain on motivation to hit the gym and get your sweat session on. 

So it’s Friday night - what have you got planned? Are you considering hitting the pub as soon as you clock off? Or popping some prosecco to toast the weekend? Well, we’ve got some news for you: working out is the new going out. Time to switch your pint glass for a dumbbell!