Tag: Exercise
Join Projekt 42 and stay fit and active
It can be hard for any new parent to stay fit and active, especially when struggling with interrupted sleep and the pressures of parenthood.
Regular exercise is very important for personal health, gaining more energy,...
Take the plunge and dive into a healthy new world
As we properly enter the winter months there is a huge temptation to hunker down and close the door to a confusing landscape of Covid-19 restrictions which appear to change by the week if...
Kelta Fit – an antidote to Covid
Kelta Fit - The Scottish fitness class to ceilidh music and moves - is to expand internationally.
Co-founder Ed McCabe said: "When Covid struck we moved our classes online. We have been amazed at...
Exercise is good for you – but where are the best gyms?
We all know we should exercise more and that it is a very good thing to do, whatever age you are. Now choosing where to go and what to do has just become much...
Exercise is good for you….
Contributed by Gail Hutchison ANutr – Food and Health Development Worker at Edinburgh Community Food
Physical activity is a really important part of our health and well-being but in the UK we unfortunately don’t get...
KICC Active Lothian expand in Edinburgh
Exciting opportunities for people with health conditions to take part in exercise classes
New classes will start in January and February in various parts of Edinburgh specially designed to enable people with health conditions to...
Crossfit classes now available at Combat Ready Gym
Edinburgh Gets CrossFit Ready
Edinburgh’s leading martial arts, and fitness gym, Combat Ready on Newhaven Road has launched a new series of CrossFit classes, just in time for those looking to tone up after the...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #9
by Jenny MacLean
One to one personal training or group exercise?
When starting a new fitness regime it's important to pick the most effective format for you. These pointers will help you decide whether one to one...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #7
Fitness and health for beginners
Are you a complete beginner to exercise or thinking about returning to fitness, after a long break?
It can be a daunting prospect, but getting started, maintaining momentum and achieving your...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #4
Weight-friendly winter warmers
When it’s cold outside, it’s tempting to indulge in stodgy ‘comfort foods’. But this can have a damaging effect on your mood, your weight and your self image, especially if it’s combined...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #2
Step away from the treadmill...why you should exercise outside
Some people prefer to run on a treadmill because they see it as an ‘easier’ or ‘safer’ option.
But they’re missing out on so much.
First, the physical...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #1
Jenny MacLean is on hand to give you some tips on getting to the level of fitness you really want to achieve. And here is someone who knows what they are talking about. Jenny...