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When it comes to fitness, there are two types of people: those who embrace the long hot days of summer, and are motivated by upcoming summer holidays to explore new fitness activities. And those who train the whole year round, come rain or snow, keeping their fitness as a long-term health investment.

As the wind takes on a sharper temperature, we’re all bound to be stricken with a snotty cold or feverish flu at some point in the coming months. Getting sick is the worst, especially when it feels like it’s putting you out of action.

So the weather’s turned and the cooler temperature are descending. When the frost starts creeping into our dark mornings and our homeward bound commutes become pretty chilly, workouts can feel tougher to accomplish. 

Smartphones might be great for scrolling Instagram, getting updates from an overly-enthusiastic group chat, tweeting bored updates and getting the ultimate #GymSelfie… but did you know that your phone apps can improve your health?

Feeling intimidated sucks. And if it strikes when you want to get moving and active, that's the absolute worst! Even the fittest individual can succumb to anxious feelings when trying out a new venue or activity, but we've got some quick hacks to avoid gym intimidation.

Have you ever struggled to stick to your exercise regime? Yeah, so have we. Don't worry - it's absolutely normal to have highs and lows with your workout routines, especially if you previously led quite a sedentary lifestyle.

Do you ever struggle with squeezing in exercise around busy schedules? Work and home responsibilities can easily get between you and your workouts, but we've got some top tips to help you - straight from the mouths of brilliant personal trainers. 

In a perfect world, we'd all like to leave our work frustrations at the office as soon as we clock off. We'd all love to go home, with a spring in our step and a mind completely absent of any of the stresses of the day... but it can be pretty tough to achieve sometimes.