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There are literally 1000s of different ways to be active in a non-traditional fitness environment! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/beginners-guide-to-aerial-hoop-with-flying-fantastic#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/How%20to%20strengthen%20your%20lower%20back-1.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/how-to-strengthen-your-lower-back) ## [How to strengthen your lower back](https://blog.movegb.com/how-to-strengthen-your-lower-back) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) That irritating niggle at the base of your spine. That dull ache after a core workout. That urge to stretch and contort your back to get relief. Having lower back pain can be a pain in the… back, especially when it’s stopping your usual exercise routine or punishing you after working up a sweat! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/how-to-strengthen-your-lower-back#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/2017_AUGUST_Class%20shoot_BimHjortronsteen_DSC_0432%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/whats-hotpod-yoga-all-about) ## [So... what's Hotpod Yoga all about?](https://blog.movegb.com/whats-hotpod-yoga-all-about) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) Have you heard of Hotpod Yoga? Welcome to the innovative studios bringing a unique way to practice hot yoga. If you’re wanting to think outside the box and try an alternative yoga session, then hit up Hotpod Yoga and experience one of the coolest pop-up studios around. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/whats-hotpod-yoga-all-about#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Exeter%20Campaign/The%20secret%20to%20having%20a%20long-lasting%20relationship%20with%20fitness.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/the-secret-to-having-a-long-lasting-relationship-with-fitness) ## [The secret to having a long-lasting relationship with fitness](https://blog.movegb.com/the-secret-to-having-a-long-lasting-relationship-with-fitness) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) We all know the drill - we get a burst of motivation to begin a new fitness regime. We may set stupidly high expectations and goals for ourselves, or work ourselves to the bone to try get immediate results… but before we know it, we’re hurting and disappointed by the lack of change. 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/the-secret-to-having-a-long-lasting-relationship-with-fitness#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/28495431_s.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/6-reasons-why-working-out-is-the-new-going-out) ## [6 Reasons why working out is the new going out](https://blog.movegb.com/6-reasons-why-working-out-is-the-new-going-out) Posted by [MoveGB](https://blog.movegb.com/author/movegb) 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! 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/6-reasons-why-working-out-is-the-new-going-out#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Sports%20Injuries:%20Direct%20and%20Indirect%20Sports%20Injuries.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/sports-injuries-why-youre-hurting-how-you-can-find-relief-asap) ## [Sports Injuries: Why you're hurting & how you can find relief](https://blog.movegb.com/sports-injuries-why-youre-hurting-how-you-can-find-relief-asap) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) Getting injured is not fun. Not only does it hurt like hell, but it can put you out of action for extended periods of time which is beyond frustrating. Sports injuries can scupper your training, set you back on your fitness journey and make you feel incredibly exasperated.  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/sports-injuries-why-youre-hurting-how-you-can-find-relief-asap#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/IMG_0519-840x560.jpg)](https://blog.movegb.com/the-top-uk-fitness-and-wellness-festivals) ## [The top UK fitness & wellness festivals](https://blog.movegb.com/the-top-uk-fitness-and-wellness-festivals) Posted by [Sophie Saint](https://blog.movegb.com/author/sophie-saint) We all love a good festival - music, beers, dancing, and all the fun! Combine these elements with wellness vibes and we’re hooked! There are so many top UK fitness and wellness festivals now, it’s time to do a rundown of the best ones.  0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.movegb.com/the-top-uk-fitness-and-wellness-festivals#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.movegb.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/A%20beginners%20guide%20to%20Pilates%20(1).png)](https://blog.movegb.com/a-beginners-guide-to-pilates) ## [A beginners guide to Pilates](https://blog.movegb.com/a-beginners-guide-to-pilates) Posted by [MoveGB](https://blog.movegb.com/author/movegb) Pilates is an incredibly popular form of exercise that was developed in the early-1900’s, but didn’t make it over to England until the 1970’s. 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