test Homepage, Hot news, Wellness / 05.07.2018

[title maintitle="The ULTIMATE 3 London Gym's you NEED to try!" subtitle=""] [title maintitle="" subtitle="F45 Stratford"] [caption id="attachment_3448" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Vicky and Josh at F45 Stratford[/caption] Why I love it? F45 has quickly become one of my new favourite places to train with a mega motivation kick behind it. The trainers push you to your limit whilst ramping up the energy of the entire class. Each day there is a different class on and they happen multiple times throughout the day. Plus even celebs like Olly Murs turn up - and don't forget their ambassador Bradley Simmonds - we're sure you'll want to train there now, right! Sweat factor: 5/5 This gym is guaranteed to get you completely dripping! My favourite class for the sweat factor has to be the Athletica class. Find out more or book a class here [title maintitle="" subtitle="1Rebel Victoria"] [caption id="attachment_3454" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Vicky (left) and Max (aka Sunshine and Waffles) at 1Rebel[/caption] Why I love it? I've been a massive fan of 1Rebel for quite some time now, regularly trying their Rumble (an intense boxing class) or Reshape (a HIIT class based on the treadmills with a resistance workout addition) classes. However, just last week I was invited down to the launch of their brand new studio in Victoria - and WOW it blew me away! This studio is purely spin based and has a luxury, club like vibe with atmosphere bouncing off the walls...

test Homepage, Hot news, Wellness / 21.01.2018

[title maintitle=" London's 5 BEST fitness classes to get you in shape quick" subtitle=""] I've sweated my way round London's fitness scene to bring you my top 5 fitness classes to get you in shape quickly! Plus, they all have been rated on my fun and sweat factor scale. Enjoy! Love Vicky x   We all know that dieting two weeks before beach season won't cut it for results, so if like me you're getting started early - let's make it as fun and sweaty as possible!    [title maintitle="" subtitle="DW Fitness First - FGT BOOTCAMP"] [caption id="attachment_3090" align="alignnone" width="1500"] FGT Bootcamp - Photo credit: DW Fitness First[/caption] If you're in a rush for time but want to really feel that workout then this is the class for you. I did a morning 20 minutes FGT Bootcamp class at DW Fitness First London Cottons Club and left dripping with sweat! The class is split equally between 30 seconds of work and 30 seconds rest - and trust me, you'll want more rest! Within 20 minutes I'd battled with the battle ropes, swung and squatted with kettle bells and perfected my press ups. I love to feel worked hard during a workout and if you are the same then you need to give this one a try. With classes at many of the gym locations be sure to add this one to your morning routine - I'll see you there. Sweat factor: 5/5 Fun factor: 4/5 See the timetable for FGT here. [title maintitle="" subtitle="F45"] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BeHIU2QAb-Y/?taken-by=f45_training[/embed] I'd heard a lot of positive things about F45 before I finally managed to venture down to their studio in Farringdon and I wasn't disappointed. The classes typically last 45 minutes and are delivered as an intense HIIT style programme. There are different bases in which you, as group you take turns moving round. From burpees to kettle bells and battle ropes to...

test Hot news, Lifestyle, Wellness / 17.05.2017

[title maintitle="" subtitle="Ryan Libbey on How He Got Louise Into Amazing Shape"] We met Made in Chelsea star Ryan Libbey a couple of weeks ago at a fitness event with STRONG by Zumba. As genuine lovers of the hit E4 programme we couldn't wait to get into the star's head and find out just how much he knows about fitness and most importantly - HOW did he get Louise into that shape...
test Homepage, Hot news, Wellness / 30.11.2016

[title maintitle="" subtitle="SCHOOL OF STRUT"] To strut  /strʌt/ - verb: to parade, prance, flounce or sashay to proudly show off one’s best features or talents Well, this is definitely how I would describe School of Strut. I attended the 'strutology' event launched by founder, and curvaceous goddess, Zoe Mcnulty, a body activist whose motto is that although we all want to be fitter, healthier, sexier and more confident. It doesn’t have to involve body shaming, hours in the gym or fad diets. Unsure what to expect I head into the dance hall for the Strutology event and am immediately greeted by a swarm of happy, healthy and extremely confident ladies singing their hearts out and dancing their socks off to a loud, bubbly 'oh-so' sassy gentleman leading a parade of moves to extremely loud pop music. I was in heaven! Two songs in and I'm waving my arms in the air and flicking my hair like I just don't care - and that was only the warm up! Zoe is introduced as the 'Headmistress' of the School and rightly so. As she takes her well deserved place centre stage and stirs up the crowd, the women cheer and wolf whistle in anticipation and I find myself eager to see what is going to happen next. First we start with a 'SexyStreet' class in which Zoe leads her prepared mix of flirty, cheeky and sassy  choreography with looks of flirtation and confidence that has me developing a slight girl crush! The whole class is delivered to popular chart songs remixed into one another without knowing which could be coming next. with loud music this class reminded me of my street dance teenage years and made me instantly want to rejoin. [title maintitle="" subtitle="STRUTOLOGY"] Nobody seemed nervous or judged it was such a warm, friendly and overall extremely empowering atmosphere The second part of...

test Homepage, Recent news, Wellness / 18.11.2016

[title maintitle="" subtitle="Hands up who's done ballet before? "]
Yes, I'm up there with you in the 'yes, but not since I was younger' department...Often leaving us thinking that now we have stopped we have completely ruined those dreams of becoming a prima ballerina - so instead of trying again we invest in either a gym membership or failing that a VERY big dinner...