Wellness - City Matters London

Latest News

Wellness

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 City and Tower Bridge.

Wellness

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.
Wellness

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...

Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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...
Wellness

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...
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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...
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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.
Wellness

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...
Wellness

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.
Wellness

A guide to the City of London’s best meditation classes

The Square Mile is full of stressed out workers and residents. That's why we've put together this guide to some of the best meditation and mindfulness classes in the...
Wellness

Why you should get a flu jab this winter

Marianne Frederick, who is deputy chairman of the City Corporation’s health and wellbeing board, writes about how to beat the flu and how doing so can help relieve the...
Wellness

Tried & Tested: Get yourself into the Frame at Farringdon

Frame's newest location in Farringdon may be small but they're three modern fitness studios are full of fun workout classes. Their meditation space ain't too bad either.

News
Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
1952
Food & Drink
It’s far more than just eating and drinking out at Mimo

Mimo London has just opened up its first UK branch in Borough Market, offering...
By Andrew Zuccala 20th May 2019
38
Entertainment
Check out the new outdoor exhibit at Guildhall Yard

The Let's Talk photography exhibition in the Guildhall Yard aims to destigmatise issues surrounding...
By Tom Oxtoby 20th May 2019
21
News
Electric vehicles are joining the City Corporation fleet

The use of new electric vehicles is getting the City of London Corporation a...
By Tom Oxtoby 20th May 2019
25
News
Climate change could put emergency services under ‘extreme strain’

A new report commissioned by Green Party London Assembly Member Caroline Russell warns that...
By Kate Oglesby 20th May 2019
29
News
City Corporation weighs up Barbican Library’s offering

The City of London Corporation, which runs the library in the world-famous Barbican Centre...
By Julia Gregory 20th May 2019
28
News
City Bridge Trust elects its first ever BAME chair

Councillor Dhruv Patel makes history again by becoming the very first person of black,...
By Andrew Zuccala 16th May 2019
192
News
New City Police unit set up to help halt reoffending

City of London Police has unveiled a new unit designed to make it as...
By Tom Oxtoby 16th May 2019
155
Property
First Look: living all the way up in Principal Tower

Once completed, the luxury Principal Tower apartments by Liverpool Street will have some of...
By Andrew Zuccala 16th May 2019
143
News
New legislation protecting trans staff given green light

The City of London Corporation has recently announced its new policies which aim to...
By Tom Oxtoby 16th May 2019
87
News
New search begins for artists in residence

The City is looking for artists in residence to celebrate the achievements of women...
By Julia Gregory 16th May 2019
83