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The benefits of yoga are well documented. “From boosting your mood and improving your quality of sleep to easing stress and relieving anxiety, it does wonders for your holistic health,” explains Liz Joy Oakley, head of wellness at MoreYoga. “It’s also great for building mental and physical resilience, supporting the cardiovascular system, building strength and much more.” “Yoga isn’t about the shapes you can make or how flexible you are, it’s about reconnecting with yourself, doing something goo…

We updated this article in March to reflect the latest prices and include the best deals. Enjoy 19% off the FitBit Sense 2, 13% off this excellent Polar running watch, 15% off the elegant Huawei GT4 and even 12% off the new Apple Watch Series 9.Like Marmite, blue cheese and burpees, fitness tracking isn’t for everyone. But if you’re someone who’s spurred on by numbers, a fitness watch can help you stay motivated and reach your goals.Beyond step counting and heart rate monitoring, today’s advance…

Investing in the best home gym equipment can revolutionise your fitness routine. You don’t need to schlep to the gym after work or worry about the unpredictable British weather – you can simply roll out of bed and squeeze in 20 minutes before getting on with your day. Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of a treadmill, or perhaps you’ve envisioned yourself on an exercise bike, but have you considered a cross trainer? This underrated piece of kit provides an effective, full-body workout that’s low…

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The humble weighted blanket has become a must-have for cosy comfort and relaxation, with a growing range of products flooding the market in the name of self-care.The best weighted blankets are made with quilted pockets that are filled with glass beads, although some have a more traditional, tight cotton weave. The pockets help to distribute the weight evenly across the throw and prevent the glass beads from clumping in one corner.Their additional weight mimics a therapeutic technique called “dee…

Many of us could do with moving more. New research by Nuffield Health has revealed that almost three in four Brits aren’t reaching the NHS guidelines of 150 minutes of weekly exercise, and even more worryingly, the average UK adult spends around nine hours a day sat down. Whether it’s on the train, in the car, at our desks or on the sofa, it’s a fact of modern life that many of us spend our days sitting for prolonged periods. Throw in our hectic schedules and the unpredictable British weather a…

This article was updated in February to include the latest products and bring you the best prices and deals. Whether you’re a dedicated yogi or you prefer high-impact workouts, a yoga or exercise mat can make or break your practice. Finding the right design is easier said than done, however. From curled up corners and slippy surfaces to dodgy odours and flimsy material, there are plenty of potential issues with your new exercise companion. So, to help you find your perfect at-home workout partn…

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