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Exercises to beat bloating with Maeve Madden


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 22 Jun 2018   Posted by BonnieF

Being honest about bloating is something Irish-born blogger Maeve Madden has never shied away from. Having been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) as well as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), the former model and professional dancer went on her own journey that has lead to her new book...

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Five of the best body confidence boosting fitness apps


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 22 May 2018   Posted by BonnieF

Gym membership has been the staple of a regular fitness routine for a long time now, but as wellness takes on a more holistic and integrated approach in our lifestyles, the options for greater fitness flexibility grow. Key to that is the rise of the fitness app. From Kayla Itsines to the Nike + Training...

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What is acroyoga and what are the benefits?


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 23 Jan 2018   Posted by BonnieF

We’re all fairly up to speed on what yoga is, but anyone who’s taken part in the practice will know that there are many varieties of the feel good factor meditative stretching practice, and top of the health trends is acroyoga. So what is acroyoga and why is it so popular? The practice can be broken...

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The most beautiful saunas and why they’re good for you


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 15 Nov 2017   Posted by BonnieF

A sauna is a feature we take for granted at many of our spas, but the benefits of a sauna, and in particular a salt sauna are well worth knowing and taking into account on your next spa break. Having recently invested in a new salt sauna, the knowledgeable team at Seaham Hall have described the benefits...

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How to age better at Spa Nescens


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 06 Sep 2017   Posted by BonnieF

On the banks of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, La Réserve Genève Hotel is home to Spa Nescens, where the spa experience is both refined and unique particularly when it comes to their Better Ageing program... Spa Nescens is a health spa with medical expertise and a team of experts on site including...

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Five ethical swimwear brands to consider for your next spa break


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 25 Jul 2017   Posted by BonnieF

Add an extra touch of feel good factor to your spa break and go green with your swimwear! Davy J New to the market this year, Davy J (read Davy Jones’s locker) is the brainchild of Helen Newcombe, who left a job as a development economist in London to set up her own company, having also worked...

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HIIT for holiday fitness


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 19 Jul 2017   Posted by BonnieF

HIIT has a lot of fitness benefits, but one of them is its flexibility when it comes to staying in shape and feeling your best on holiday. Here Galgorm Resort and Spa’s fitness guru Jack explains what it’s all about and gives us a fitness plan to jet away with... What you need Some open space,...

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What is a Celtic Sauna Ritual?


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 15 May 2017   Posted by BonnieF

At the luxurious Galgorm Resort and Spa there are many unique and wonderful things to experience, but chief amongst them is the Celtic Sauna Ritual which supports the whole body and is overseen by their Celtic Sauna Master, Jack. Having always worked in health and fitness, and formerly in the army...

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Why we can’t afford not to exercise


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 20 Mar 2017   Posted by BonnieF

We know enough about wellbeing by now to know that mind and body are connected, and the health of one can impact the other. When it comes to exercise, it isn’t just about perfect abs or toned legs, it’s about how you feel, and it’s the feel good factor that we are waking up to taking seriously. According...

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HIIT fitness comes to Bailiffscourt


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 15 Dec 2016   Posted by BonnieF

There’s a new fitness retreat launching at Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa in the New Year, making use of the beautiful spa and its spectacular location as well as the HIIT phenomenon. So to give you a little taste of what’s to come, personal trainers Nathalie and Ross explain what it’s all about...

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