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WORKING FROM HOME WORKOUT SCHEDULE Welcome to our workout schedule series. Personal trainer, Jess Lees, outlines tailored plans to meet the needs of the nation in lockdown. We start with a plan for those of you working from home, keen to move after hours sitting down. Our first workout schedule is designed to mimic a commute. It creates a transition...

Best Shoulder Stretches to Relieve Tension All over the world people are suddenly working from home. Using laptops, without well-designed desk setups, can lead to stiff, tight shoulders. Our personal trainer Jess explains the most effective shoulder stretches to relieve tension. How can shoulder tension be relieved? To relieve shoulder tension, you need to stretch and loosen the tight...

Best Indoor Activities for Kids Keeping the kids entertained during lockdown isn’t easy. If you’re working from home, every minute they’re absorbed in an activity is a win. To help you out, we’ve compiled the best indoor activities for kids. Read on to find educational ways to keep your little ones happily occupied. Maths with Carol Vorderman Let Carol...

5 Healthy Eating Recipes to Boost Your Mood Some say that exercise is key to happiness. But even if you workout hard, if you don’t eat well, you won’t feel as good as you could. To help boost your mood, we’ve compiled five quick and easy healthy eating recipes that will increase your feelgood factor. We also explain the...

10 Ways to Keep Fit with Kids Self-isolation is a new challenge for us all — but it can prove particularly difficult if you have children. Now you’re spending most of your time indoors, how can you and your kids keep active? To ensure you’re never short of ideas, we’ve put together 10 ways to keep fit with your...

Best Video Apps to Stay Connected in Self-isolation In these unprecedented times, keeping in touch with friends and family is key. You may not be able to see each other in the flesh but, thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to socialise digitally. Here’s our rundown of the best video apps to stay connected during self-isolation: Zoom Already...

7 New Skills to Learn in Self-isolation When you’re not working from home or working out, why not invest some time mastering something new? All this new-found time indoors presents a unique opportunity for self-development. Read on to discover seven skills you could learn in self-isolation. 1) Learn a Language There are many benefits to becoming bilingual. From slowing...

5 Home Workouts to Keep You Motivated With the UK on lockdown, finding ways to stay active at home is more important than ever. And not just for the physical fitness benefits. Home workouts are a smart way to boost your mood and beat boredom when you’re self isolating. Here are five free online workouts to help keep your...