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We work out every day (yes you do – you just don’t call it that!)

Fundamental movement is your body’s unthinking, necessary ‘work out’ as you go about your day, explains expert Mel Mitchell. When it comes to training in...

Let’s do a little myth-busting

Fitness myths have amazing magical powers of sticking, says expert Mel Mitchell - even when there’s solid scientific evidence to the contrary. As a personal...

Three surprising ways to sleep better that you may have not yet tried.

Some of the healthiest foods can be the most inexpensive. Nutritional Therapist Karen Geary explores the options for cheap protein and veg. I have just...

Has moving past the equilux improved your mood?

The spring equilux, when day and night are equal, is often the subconcious trigger for us waking out of a winter slump, says Izzi...

Returning to fitness post-covid.

You might find something you’ll love. I did, says Mel Mitchell, who was dubious about enjoying an ‘aerial hoop’ fitness class. Having worked my way...

Healthy eating on a tight budget

Some of the healthiest foods can be the most inexpensive. Nutritional Therapist Karen Geary explores the options for cheap protein and veg. As the inflation...

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Henry’s Big Night

From fainting goat to star pupil – Sir Henry Hall’s masterclass debut with Harry Meade proves a winter training triumph November has been much quieter...

Music and the Land: exploring the connections between culture and landscape in one of Dorset’s most beautiful locations

Springhead at Fontmell Magna, an ancient mill-house, mill-pond and gardens, is a fusion of natural beauty and human creativity. What better location for an...