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Tried & Tested: The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel spa

The St Pancras Hotel Spa is one of the very best wellness-focused spa facilities in London, with incredible treatments, luxury design and super friendly service.

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Tried & Tested: The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel spa

The St Pancras Hotel Spa is one of the very best wellness-focused spa facilities in London, with incredible treatments, luxury design and super friendly service.
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The top Pilates classes in the City of London

Long mistaken for a lie-down in Lycra, Pilates is now beloved for its full-body benefits and fast results. Here are the top reformer Pilates classes in the Square Mile.

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Men in the capital are failing to visit their GP

In light of this year’s Men’s Health Awareness week, Dr Akash Patel of MyHeathcare Clinic puts the spotlight on London men and examines why they are avoiding a trip...
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How to stay fit throughout summer in London

Summertime is usually made for drinking out in the park and going out on weekends but it's also the best time to get back into your usual fitness routines.
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Tried & Tested: BLOK’s boutique gym in Shoreditch

BLOK, the Clapton-based ‘award-winning fitness meets art, design and fashion’ boutique gym has recently opened its doors on the border of Shoreditch and the City.
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Royal support free mental health texting service

The UK’s first 24/7 text service for people in crisis has received funding by the Royal Foundation allowing it to expand its operation across the entire country.
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Fitness Tried & Tested: Ten Health Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates promises to reverse the negative side effects of all that time spent parked on our backsides - and tone them in the process.
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Tried & Tested: The Curtain Spa in Shoreditch

The Curtain hotel and private member's club in Shoreditch has become a top meeting place for London creatives but few know of their small underground spa.
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The Business Healthy Challenge hits the City

The Business Healthy Challenge is encouraging workers in the Square Mile to get out of the office and focus on becoming fitter through some friendly competition.
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Do IV vitamin drips just give you expensive pee?

Intravenous vitamin drips have become all the rage in quick-fix wellness circles, but the science doesn't seem to support the claims these companies are making to clients.
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Tried & Tested: personal training at No. 1 Fitness

The No. 1 Fitness trainers go above and beyond to help their clients reach their personal goals, either during one on one sessions or in small groups in the...
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Tried & Tested: deep cleansing facials at ANAMI

The team at ANAMI specialise in creating highly personalised facial treatments for Londoners who need a help improving the health and look of their skin.
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Tried & tested: hot yoga classes by Fierce Grace

Fierce Grace is refreshingly void of yogis who care more about how they look and what they're wearing, offering a space for people to simply workout without judgement.
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Tackling imposter syndrome in the workplace

Imposter Syndrome is something that hits so many of us at work but there are some very helpful practical techniques which can help you feel more confident and productive.
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Demystifying the simple practice of meditation

Andres Norén, director of Still Moments Meditation, unpacks meditation to show us just how easy it can be to incorporate this simple practice into our everyday lives.
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Tried & Tested: the Nobu Hotel Spa in Shoreditch

The Nobu Hotel in Shoreditch might be best known for its Japanese restaurant, but head underground for one of London's best little luxury spa facilities.
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What workouts to avoid if you’re new to the gym life

Fresh faced gym members have been warned not to tackle potentially dangerous moves they see regulars pumping out during their sessions. Here are some alternatives.
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Sweat it up at one of BXR’s boutique boxing classes

BXR London is space dedicated to helping people work out hard - really hard - all the while giving members the extensive body and mind benefits that come from...
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Treat yourself to a Four Seasons Hotel spa ritual

Hidden down beneath the Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square lies one of London's most luxurious spas where you can get all kinds of scrubs, massages and beauty...
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The benefits of CBD oil for post-workout recovery

Cannabidiol (CBD) is increasingly being used to help with post-workout recovery due to its ability to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.
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It doesn’t take a seismic shift to increase productivity

Finding physical and mental balance – both paramount to overall wellbeing – may present itself as a constant challenge, but there has never been a more diverse menu of...
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Tried & Tested: Psycle London’s epic spin classes

the team at Psycle have all but perfected the humble high-intensity spin class, pushing both the physical and mental boundaries of their loyal London riders.

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