Posts tagged isle of man fitness
Spring into the free 5-Day Mission Challenge

Press the reset button on your fitness goals this spring with the 5-Day Mission Challenge!

Ah, spring. A time for rejuvenation, rebirth, renewal, and growth. As the weather and the environment around us enters a state of change and transition, so does our body and mind. Flowers come into bloom, the weather (hopefully) gets warmer, and with it – whether subconsciously or not – we begin to make changes.

We spring clean our homes, change the oil in our cars, and revitalise our wardrobe. So why not revitalise our bodies with the same attention we give other tasks?

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Finding positivity in lockdown

Here we go again. 2021 has gotten off to a start that’s eerily familiar to all of us. After a significant stretch of (semi) freedom, the Isle of Man has found itself in Lockdown 2.0, and while the UK may sneer at our woes that pale in comparison to what’s happening on the mainland, this second lockdown has undoubtedly had a negative effect on the island’s collective mental health.

Trying to maintain some semblance of ‘normal life’ during periods of crisis is crucial, as more often than not, it’s the uncertainty of the situation that has detrimental effects, more so than the situation itself.

The below tips are designed to offer practical advice and to foster some sense of social cohesion: remember, there’s good to be had during these strange and isolating times.

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5 ways to be more active, without really trying

A new national campaign by Public Health England was announced at the end of last month that encouraged millions to kick-start their health as part of the government’s Obesity Strategy.

The campaign encourages adults to introduce changes that will help them work towards a healthier lifestyle, with a suite of free tools and apps supporting people to eat better, drink less alcohol, and get more active. This includes a new app for the free 12-week NHS Weight Loss Plan, helping people make healthier food choices and learn skills to prevent weight gain.

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