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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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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 The Meditation Room, 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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Research finds links between extreme weather & overprescribing antibiotics

New research analysis has found a link between extreme weather conditions and the overprescribing of antibiotics, creating the perfect conditions for superbugs.
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Tried & Tested: Luxury Thai Square Spa Treatments

Thai Square Spa offers a wide array of different mixed-Asian influenced wellness treatments, from full body massages and scrubs to body wraps and milk baths.
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Why you should give standing desks a go in 2019

The health and productivity benefits that come from using a standing desk regularly are mighty impressive. It might just be the perfect addition to your office life.
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Tried & Tested: getting back to basics at MoreYoga

MoreYoga has studios dotted all over the City, offering a wide selection of high quality yoga and meditation classes in decent surroundings that won't break the bank.
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Start 2019 on the right foot by taking on a fitness challenge

One of the best ways to get fit this year is to set yourself a fitness challenge like running a half marathon or joining a cycling race with a...
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Tried & Tested: Hammam Treatment at the Ned

Get rubbed up the right way during the Ned's hammam treatment, set within their underground spa facilities, as they do their take on the traditional Turkish cleaning ritual.

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Tried & Tested: The Curtain Spa in Shoreditch

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The Business Healthy Challenge hits the City

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It’s far more than just eating and drinking out at Mimo

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By Andrew Zuccala 20th May 2019
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