By Alyssa Boddicker When other countries picture the United States of America's ideas of health, they are likely to think up two images. First, an image of the fit Los Angeles hiker, sporting crop tops and shorts with not a bit of fat and drinking … [Read more...]
ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR: GYM LEGGINGS
Try as we might we can't tempt ourselves away from the shopping scene right now, and we've caught the gym-gear bug big time. Gone are the days of black jersey yoga pants and baggy tees, it's all about sleek body contouring and graphics. Here are our … [Read more...]
BATD’S PORTABLE FULL-BODY WORKOUT
by Annie Vischer Once you're in the routine of nipping to the gym after work, or fitting a cheeky little pilates class into your lunch break, you feel like you've got it sorted, but throw one business trip into the mix, or a week visiting … [Read more...]
CALIFORNIA WORKOUTS: BEST U STUDIO
by Chrissy Iley I passed the Best U Studio (bestustudio.com) many times wondering if I should ever enter. The board outside tells of combining dance, barre and pilates in a fun filled workout. Their website promises a longer, leaner, … [Read more...]
FAVORITE 5 AT: HOME WORKOUTS
by Brooke Varney As Christmas is fast-approaching and shops, streets, and restaurants are beginning to kick their holiday cheer into high-gear, we can't help but get all kinds of excited. However, lots of things we love about "the most wonderful … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 6
by Annie Vischer One of the concepts that recurs most in my Bodyism sessions is that of the core. The starting point for each of the exercises will involve thinking about your core, and engaging. A large part of starting out with Bodyism … [Read more...]
Bodyism Workout: The Perfect Warm Up
Over the next few weeks, Lee Mullins - Director of Personal Training at Bodyism, the holistic inside-and-out body system that supers Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Elle 'The Body' Macpherson turn to in order to sculpt their long, lean and strong … [Read more...]
Bodyism: The Stress Lowering Workout
Yoga teacher, Wenche Beard, takes us through a series of body-lengthening and deep-stretching moves for a total body stress-lowering workout. Childs Pose Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels with knees as wide as your hips and … [Read more...]
So That’s How The Beckhams Keep Fit
There's no denying that Victoria and David Beckham look good. Lean, toned and healthy, and although Victoria regularly feels the brunt of some too-skinny criticisms you only have to glimpse at her sinewy arms to know that she clearly works … [Read more...]
Hotbod Yoga in Hyde Park
We never thought we'd say it (because there's nothing quite like feeling the burn) but sometimes hot yoga can get a little too hot. Particularly when you're in an already-hot pod. Which is why, this weekend Hotpod Yoga is going al-fresco. Keen to … [Read more...]
Barrecore Adds New Upbeat Dance Workout
If you felt inspired by last weeks post about the benefits of a barre workout, then we are happy to update that Barrecore are now launching BarreDance classes, incorporating the same barre-based techniques of conditioning but with a more rigorous … [Read more...]
See You At The Barre
Not since the 'good-toes-naughty-toes' ballet classes of my childhood have I had any inclination to squeeze myself into a leotard and face my ungainly reflection (and fears) over the barre. And yet, as with my newly acquired penchant for slurping … [Read more...]
Train Like A Pro With Serena Williams and Nike
If you're already serious about fitness or simply looking to get lean, lithe and toned it's highly likely that you already own the personal trainer in your pocket that is the Nike Training Club app (and if you don't you should - we promise you won't … [Read more...]
Diversity Launch New Fitness First Street Dance Classes
Internationally acclaimed street dance troupe, who found fame on Britain's Got Talent, will be working the cobbles and impressing the crowds with their daring, awe-inspiring and mood-enhancing moves as they take to Spitalfields Market to celebrate … [Read more...]
Experience Nike’s Super Fly New Running Shoe
Who would have thought that running, the cheapest and most natural form of exercise, could get quite as complex as it has? From the moisture-wicking fabrics that keep you warm in the cold, cool once you've picked up the pace and dry to the finish … [Read more...]
Bodyism: The Butt Lifting Workout
This week, Bodyism trainer Nathalie Schyllert takes us through 5 exercises for a perfectly pert and lifted bottom. The exercises can be done anytime, anywhere using the lightweight Bodyism minibands - green are easy, blue are medium and black are … [Read more...]
Equinox Gym Causes A Stir With Latest Campaign
We're suckers for a beautiful ad campaign. And yet, the latest from American super-gym Equinox, is causing something of a stir in the Beauty and the Dirt office. Have you been kitting our your own home gym? What space do you have to workout, if you … [Read more...]
Bodyism: The Better Posture Workout
This week, Bodyism trainer Lee Mullins takes us through the Better Posture Workout. Requiring no equipment, the exercises can be done anytime, anywhere. If you haven't already warmed up, here's The Perfect Bodyism Warm Up. Disco Lunge Stand up … [Read more...]
The Little Black Dress Class
Following on from last year's success in toning, sculpting and trimming bodies in time for the party season, The Little Black Dress class at Bootcamp Pilates is back with an hour of targeted exercises that will have your arms, shoulders, back and … [Read more...]
Zaggora Targets Upper Body
For those of you who have spent the last few months sweating it out (oh so literally) in Zaggora's much-hyped and much-loved Hot Pants, you'll be thrilled to hear that the fitness brand are no longer focusing attention solely on our … [Read more...]
David Gandy: Semi Naked and Working Out
I'm pretty sure that given the title, additional words would do little other than waste potential Gandy-oggling time. So on that note, I'll leave you to simply enjoy the below workout as filmed for Men's Health UK . . I know I will. … [Read more...]