Warm up poster for your wall
If you are anything like me, warming up before exercise does not come naturally. That is why workout videos with integrated warm ups (and cool downs) are so darn good.…
Working from home – Nirvana or nightmare?
‘Working from home’. The regular commuter’s holy grail. We used to dream about this when we commuted home on a jam packed train facing yet another signal failure. We used…
Fitness in your 40s – Is it downhill from here or is it all in the mind?
I’m turning 40 this year. Lockdown has scuppered any lavish birthday party or mini break plans. Instead, I’ve been wondering, amongst other things, how my body is likely to handle…
Covid-19 – Lockdown Week 6 – Update
We are now in week 6 of the Covid-19 induced UK lockdown. This is what the Stingyfit household has learned during this time. Weather conditions determine everything We have been…
Working from home exercise bingo cards
Stuck in front of a screen for hours on end at home while outside children play and birds chirp? Working from home doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health!…
Pre and postnatal exercise – My honest experience
Prenatal exercise Modern day pregnancy. Social media often conjures up the image of a lady in glamorous ‘bump-friendly’ yoga wear, beaming whilst effortlessly engaged in a sun salutation. Whilst pregnant,…
Fitting exercise into life during the Coronavirus outbreak
It’s been a whirlwind of a few weeks since the UK Government implemented a series of extreme measures to try and ‘flatten the [Brexit-friendly] sombrero’ of the Coronavirus curve. At…
But I don’t have time to fit exercise into my life!
John StJohn Smythe is no slacker. Ever since he can remember, he had it drilled into him that hard work is good. He did his homework at school, managed to…
Why I decided to quit the gym and get fit on a budget
For years I didn't have the time to go to my local gym, but kept paying £59 every month for the privilege. Then I figured out strategies to get fit,…
Save money AND stay healthy – 7 cheap ways to get fit this year
It's possible after the excess of Christmas that the bank balance may look a little worrisome. It's also possible that you may be thinking about getting back into shape. So…