Tag: fitness
Jobs boost as fitness firm expands
Origin Fitness is creating more than 50 new jobs in Edinburgh over the next five years as they roll out ambitious growth plans.
The Newbridge-based firm, which supplies many of the major operators including Nuffield...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Recitals for Wrigglers Christmas Concert: a free classical concert for babies, toddlers and their parents and carers. 10.30am, Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drumbrae Drive. Please ask a member of library staff to book your place(s),...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. 12.30pm,...
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...
EnergyWise aims to get you fitter – faster!
One of Edinburgh's most popular fitness instructors, Jenny MacLean, of EnergyWise Health & Fitness, has launched an exciting new service, aimed at helping people get fitter, faster.
The service is based on neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #12
How to motivate yourself like an Olympian
The Olympic and Paralympic Games have shown us the impressive results which come from dedication and commitment.
While we can’t all be Olympic medal winners, we can be inspired...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #11
Getting fit at the beach
Exercising outside in Edinburgh has many benefits, not least access to a variety of beautiful open spaces - parks, gardens, countryside, woodland and hills.
We also have some stunning beaches near to...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #10
Extolling the Benefits of Pilates!
As a fitness instructor, I receive lots of enquiries about Pilates, from people who have never tried it and are intrigued to find out more.
They want to know how it...
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 #8
by Jenny MacLean
Food choices for a balanced diet
There is a lot of information available about food and some of it can seem confusing, complicated or conflicting.
So, here are some basic guidelines to help you...
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 #6
If you’re thinking of starting an exercise programme this year, one of the first tasks is to get your ‘fit kit’ together. The good news is that you don’t need a big budget. Just...
New Fitness Services for employees
Edinburgh Pilates and fitness trainer, Jenny MacLean, of EnergyWise Health & Fitness has launched a new service, aimed at improving the fitness of the Edinburgh workforce.
Jenny will provide an in-house service tailored to the...
Jenny MacLean’s Fitness Column #5
Posture perfection
The last time you heard about posture may have been when you were at school. But it's just as important to your day to day fitness now, as it was then.
For instance, good...
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 #3
Avoiding barriers to exercise
We all start out with good intentions to exercise regularly, but when obstacles appear, it can be tempting to give up. Here are a few practical suggestions on how to avoid...
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...
Networking on the move
'Netwalking is the latest concept in business development which combines networking with walking - networking on the move!'
Netwalking Scotland, created by Edinburgh solicitor, Gavin Tosh, is a concept based on networking in an environment...
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