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‘I survived the new £5,000 smart ice bath’
As I dip my toes into my first ice bath, I’m shocked at how my body reacts. My muscles tense up and my heart rate goes sky-high. Everything burns. Yes, I’d seen it on Instagram and watched celebrities like David Beckham and Kim Kardashian shiver, clench and scream through freezing sessions, but the reality was more shocking than I’d expected.
Ashley James: 'Birth trauma left me unable to physically function'
If you have a browse through Ashley James’ Instagram feed yes, you’ll find gorgeous pictures of her, but you’ll also find her honest accounts of childbirth, postnatal depression and pictures that celebrate body positivity.
How to train for Hyrox: “I competed my first Hyrox competition and loved every moment – here’s how I got fit for it in 16 weeks”
Looking for a tough fitness challenge that’ll test every part of your body? Then you’ll be wanting to sign up for this autumn’s UK Hyrox competition, writes Sarah Finley.
Athletic Greens vs Dirtea: Which wellness powder packs the biggest punch?
If you’re a wellness junkie and follow TikTok health trends, then these wellness drinks from Dirtea and Athletic Greens (AG1) most likely haven’t passed you by.
A neuroscientist explains how alcohol can negatively affect your gut and hormones
Ever woken up with a hangover and wondered why, along with a pounding head, your stomach doesn't quite feel the same?
Inside the $7K a week Vegan LA hiking health retreat loved by celebs
Supermodels and celebrities don't get their enviable figures without hard work when it comes to their fitness regimes and diets. Femail writer Sarah Finley checked into LA's hottest health retreat to see if she could keep up...
How her own illness led one woman to set up a global firm
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Jules Miller, founder of dietary supplements firm The Nue Co.
Is a vegan diet healthy?
Is a vegan diet healthy? If you are thinking of changing your diet, this is something you might be asking. A vegan diet cuts out animal products completely, which means meat, poultry and dairy products such as eggs and cheese are off the table.
This 'smaller' Hydrow Wave rower is a great workout, but it's taken over my home
When the Hydrow Wave launched last month, a rower they said would be a lighter and smaller version of its original smart rower I was excited to try it. But if like me, you've only got a limited amount of space in your apartment, you'll struggle to know where to put it.
High Point Yachting in Croatia
There’s nothing quite like arriving by speedboat, gin and tonic in hand, to board a yacht in the middle of the Adriatic Sea. We arrived a little windswept but felt like extras in a Bond film as we climbed aboard, our friends impressed by our entrance.
Beauty professionals hope for prettier picture after the pandemic
Beauty salons were greatly affected by the pandemic. With the first Covid-19 vaccines now being administered, we speak to six industry professionals about how they have coped with 2020, and their hopes for the future.
Best women’s running vests for sprints, marathons or 5Ks
Keep cool and carry on with this selection of the best vests to run in
Just how healthy is the Proffee TikTok trend? We asked the experts...
If you love a TikTok trend as much as us - such as the recent Cowboy Caviar salad, or even this simple 'blush' hack - then this 'proffee' trend may be one for you too. Currently trending on the social media site, with the hashtag gaining nearly 10 million views, everyone is attempting to make the protein-based coffee drink.
How fitness audio apps made me a better runner
I’ve been a runner for years, but never really taken much consideration to how I run - pace, form or the motivation around me. I tried out audio fitness apps to see if they could make me a better runner.
Pet perks tempt staff back into the office
If you think that taking a pet dog into work with you would be a bit distracting for you and your colleagues, computer manager Toby Griffin goes one step further - he takes two into the office.