Tough Mudder – I did it!

The world’s best mud run 10-12 miles & 20+ Obstacles This weekend I took on one of my biggest challenges yet – Tough Mudder! The past year I’ve pushed myself in the gym – training at Trib3 bootcamps every weekend plus three 5k lake runs mid-week. But I don’t think any training can mentally prepare…

Portugal detox retreat: Macdonald Monchique Spa

Whilst an image of sun, sea and sangria usually springs to mind when you think of holidays to the Algarve; drive west from the coast and you’ll stumble upon the undiscovered, quiet, picturesque village of Caldas de Monchique. I was lucky enough to be invited to stay at the Macdonald Monchique Spa and Resort to try…

Bootcamp and bants with Fran

Who? Francis Sprenger What? Personal trainer and transformation coach Where? Be X Fitness, Sheffield Why? He loves what he does… “I was skinny before I started going to the gym. I was 16/17 years old and weighed about eight stone. I started training as a hobby but soon after I enrolled on fitness courses and…

#Vita360: Reach your peak with AM Fitness

Meet Austin McIntosh: health professional – personal trainer, sports massage therapist, motivational speaker and mentor.   He’s also the founder of Vita360 – a new health programme that’s just launched at Pure Gym, Sheffield. As a former client, I’d recommend anyone starting their fitness journey to consider Vita360. Austin has taught me how to train…

#SuperEleven juice cleanse

Just juice. No food. Three days. Prepare to test your self-control… Whether you’re looking to kick-start a weight loss journey, detox following an over indulgent holiday, or simply replenish your body with essential vitamins and minerals – the Super Eleven Signature Cleanse could be your three day saviour. Designed to detox and cleanse your body…

HEALTH: Diet starts tomorrow?

“Diet starts tomorrow” – I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said this on Sundays. Throughout January, I tried various techniques to detox my body and encourage weight loss following an over-indulgent Christmas. Conclusion: I cannot stick to a diet. My level of will-power is embarrassing so quick-fix diets are definitely not for me.…