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We have slowly become used to a new-normal as the COVID-19 pandemic closed down the UK in March 2020 for several months, and almost 11 months on the population has been plunged into a third lockdown in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus. As a result, gyms and other indoor exercise …

Although body-building has been around for decades and isn’t exactly a new fitness trend, it is hard to deny that the popularity of weight-lifting as a sport and fitness tool has increased significantly over the past several years. After all, we have a lot more information to hand that tells us how beneficial it is …

A lot of fitness beginners will fail at the first hurdle because the introduction of terminology like ‘macronutrients’ manages to catch them off-guard. It is important to recognise how certain nutrients work hand-in-hand with one another and where you can get them from as you may be surprised to find out which food groups are …

It is no secret that some people were born to be a runner, however there is no reason to keep up with Olympic athletes like Mo Farah when taking to your local area for a sprint. In fact, a novice could very well become an amateur with the right tools, knowledge and patience. Running is …

We are all guilty of telling ourselves that we will kick-start a brand-new clean-eating regime and finally dig out those running trainers on the 1st of January, however the majority of people give up on these hopes and dreams mid-way through February! Here at The Healthy Living and Fitness, we want to encourage our readers …

For many years, muscle mass has been associated with body building and a physique that is almost impossible to achieve without complete dedication and an unrealistic lifestyle. Luckily, this couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, there are actually many misconceptions that are taken as fact when they aren’t exactly coming from a reliable …

You may be right in thinking that an anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and so therefore the symptoms must occur inside the brain; however, it isn’t uncommon for patients to manifest their anxiety through physical symptoms too. This can cause a lot of distress and actually exacerbate the problem as sufferers begin to …

We are all guilty of becoming rather set in our ways from time to time and neglecting the body’s need for movement. After all, it takes a lot to drag a person away from the comfort of their sofa and engage in physical activity. With this said, it is important to note that a lack …

House plants are really common as they add decoration to your home as well as a bit of colour. Additionally, studies into having plants indoors showed that they boosted people’s mood as well as productivity, concentration and even creativity. Having a few plants in your home is said to reduce stress and fatigue. Indoor plants …

Meditation is good for you both physically and mentally, as it’s a practise of focusing your mind similar to mindfulness. You can focus your mind, or you can focus on an object, activity or specific thought – which ever you find works better for you. You train your awareness and attention so that you can …