Understanding body shapes: what you can & can’t control

While nutrition and fitness can play a role in weight management, new research shows that your body shape might be largely determined by your genes, metabolism or hormones. We take a closer look at...

7 ways to live longer

We all know people are living longer on average, but according to the most recent Government research, from the Department for Work and Pensions, one in six of us in the UK will live...

Facts about vitamin D: all your questions answered

Debate rages over vitamin D – can we get enough from sunlight or should we take supplements? In this quick guide we round up the key facts about vitamin D that you should know...

Formula 1 experience at Silverstone: the wellness test drive I didn’t expect

As our interest in motorsport continues to rise, writer Donna Richardson escapes to the Escapade Silverstone Formula 1 experience for a health-test drive… Words: Donna Richardson | Photography: Escapade Gender equality in Formula One has come...

How hormones affect workouts: train with your cycle, not against it

Want to make your cycle work with your training, not against it? Ultimate Performance PT Sean Murphy shares how hormones affect workouts, and the strategies he uses with his clients in the gym… Words Sean...

How to reset your body clock

Have you ever noticed that when the clocks change in spring and autumn, adjusting to the time change can leave you out of sorts for days? It’s not your imagination. There’s a good chance...

Returning to exercise after Covid-19: is it safe?

Even a mild Covid infection can take its toll on the body, so when and how should you return to an exercise routine, and where can you seek help if you’re struggling? We quizzed...

Halotherapy: salt cave therapy benefits for lung function

Ready to immerse yourself in a salt cave and improve your health, fitness and wellbeing? Discover the benefits of salt cave therapy, a.k.a. halotherapy, for lung function, allergies and more… The more oxygen your muscles...