Health and Fitness in Liverpool
Healthy places to eat in the city, fitness classes and more
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Wellness In The City Gains Support of Leading Businesses & The General Public
Liverpool Wellness In The City takes place next Friday with a host of businesses from a wide variety of industries participating. Happening on Friday 27 January at The Spine in Paddington Village, its aim is to educate and raise awareness of all the options available in the Merseyside wellness arena. Headlining the day is global wellness expert Cesar Gamio who alongside Alison Lobb, managing partner at Morecrofts LLP and psychotherapist and acclaimed wellbeing author Kim Rutherford…
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Looking After Yourself Should Always Be Priority 1
Are you struggling with looking after yourself right now? A lot of people find this difficult sometimes, but you are the only one who is able to do the tasks. You need to look after you, because nobody else is going to, so let that sink in. You should be doing this as priority number one, and we’re going to be looking at how you can do this. Keep reading down below if you would…
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The Importance of Learning First Aid Skills
There are certain life skills that everyone should know, and a basic understanding of first aid can be critical in certain situations. Yet, the majority of people have either never received first aid training, have forgotten it, or have failed to keep up to date with changes. According to Industrial Safety and Hygiene News, well over 60% of Americans are not confident in their first aid skills. That means around two-thirds of the country feels…
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The Dos and Don’ts for How to Stop Smoking for Good: Our Expert Tips
Let’s be real, there are no health benefits linked to smoking. In fact, the habit affects practically every organ in the body. Whether you’ve smoked for years and years or recently picked up cigarettes, smoking leads to many kinds of cancer, including the lungs, pancreas, bladder, and kidneys. Smoking also damages cells that line the heart and blood vessels, meaning blood clots can form more easily. The result of this increases your risk of having…
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Weight Loss Tips For Busy Liverpudlians
Statistics show that 28% of adults in England are obese and 36% are overweight. Among Liverpool’s adult population, 66.9% are overweight or obese. Chronic conditions and hospital admissions related to obesity are rising. Indeed, unhealthy weight has been a concerning public health issue to such an extent that weight management has become one of the prime goals of government health programs, as well as many individuals. Healthy weight loss brings many benefits to one’s well-being,…
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Splashing Out On Self-Care
Self-care is a term that’s become common currency over the past few years. It’s been a stressful time for many, for a whole range of reasons, and one of the ways we’ve coped is through caring for ourselves. But exactly what form has this care taken, and why does self-care make for a worthwhile investment? Why is self-care important? Today, we’re increasingly expected to work longer hours, to lose out on sleep, and to spend…
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Where To Work Out in Liverpool: 9 Top-Notch Gyms
Liverpool is a great city for keeping fit, with plenty of gyms, health clubs and studios to choose from. Whether you’re a beginner or a fitness fanatic, there’s something for everyone. For example, the popular chain PureGym has several branches across the city, offering affordable membership with no contract. Or if you’re looking for something a bit more luxurious, The Bridge Luxury Health club has an impressive range of facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna…
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Self-Care For Men
Self-care is widely acknowledged as being a key component of health and wellbeing, however, in the media, it’s often portrayed as being the domain of women. The truth is that we can all benefit from self-care, regardless of our gender and with increasing numbers of men struggling with their mental health, it’s vital that as a man you know how to look after yourself and make sure you’re prioritising your mental health and wellbeing. Get…
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Reality TV Star Rogan O’ Connor Limbers Up For FIT XPO
MTV’s Ex on the Beach contestant and winner of The Challenge, Rogan O’Connor is the latest influencer to be signed up for this summer’s FIT XPO in Liverpool. He joins personal trainer and entrepreneur Jay Alderton with 220k social media followers, two times Guinness world record holder and military resilience coach James Elliott and nutritionist Dr Emelia Thompson, at the event which is taking over the city’s Exhibition Centre on the 1, 2 and 3…
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FIT XPO Returns To Liverpool For Summer Event
A huge fitness, strength, health and wellbeing exhibition is returning to Liverpool later this year. FIT XPO 22 is a three day celebration with the summer event focusing on families who want a healthier lifestyle and personal trainers from across the region. The show which is taking over the city’s Exhibition Centre on 1, 2 and 3 July features a number of competitions including Strongman and Strongwoman, a CrossFit Battle of Britain, powerlifting and Mixed Martial…
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Forest Bathing In Liverpool with Journeys In Nature
Recently we were invited to try Forest Bathing in Liverpool with Journeys In Nature. Here we’ll tell you more about Forest Bathing and our experience of this traditional Japanese practice that is gaining in popularity in the UK. What is forest bathing? Claire Deeney, is the face behind Journeys In Nature. As a certified forest bathing guide through the Forest Therapy Hub, she expertly leads groups on Forest Bathing journeys in Liverpool. Below is her…
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Liverpool-born Entrepreneur Launches Harmonic Egg Healing Therapy
The unique Egg is bringing deep relaxation and inner balance for 2022. Harmonic Egg Healing sessions are said to calm the sympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and support healing on a biological level. A Liverpool wellness entrepreneur has made a substantial investment in new start-of-the-art technology from the USA that is helping people heal their traumas and mental health. Marie Friend launched her business, Harmonic Egg Healing earlier this year and has already achieved great…
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A Quick Look at How Lifestyle Affects Your Health: What Can You Do About It Today?
There is always something that affects the way we live our lives. Sometimes it’s the job. Other times it’s the kids and yet sometimes there are widespread issues within our communities that literally force lifestyle changes upon us. For example, take a moment to reflect on what all those lockdowns did to our once active lifestyles. Not only were we kept indoors for months on end, but we were kept from hitting the clubs for…
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Make A Splash At This Liverpool Open Water Swimming Spot At Princes Dock
This Liverpool open water swimming facility has opened at Princes Dock for those who want to brave taking a cold dip this summer. The unique, 500m course is open throughout the month of August, thanks to WeSwimRun, which organises open water swimming and running events across North Wales. They also provide coaching in open water swimming. The course is clearly marked so swimmers can swim safely in laps around the dock. Additionally, there’s a short…
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Organico Juice Bar And Eatery Set To Open on Bold Street
Healthy-living Organico juice bar and eatery is set to be a welcome addition to Bold Street this summer. The city’s newest dining establishment will focus on raw produce, fresh organic juices and plant-based dishes and desserts, teaming up with local and independent suppliers from across the region. The concept was brought to life by restaurateurs Otto Mellouki and Amine El Gueddar, who have 40 years’ combined experience in hospitality having expanded their business, Al Manal…
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Eco-Friendly Places In Liverpool
We could probabaly all do with making more of an effort to be more environmentally concious and there’s plenty of eco-friendly places in Liverpool which can help us make the small steps to big change. Here’s our guide to eco-friendly dining and shopping in Liverpool. Eco-Friendly Places In Liverpool Purple Carrot Purple Carrot is a 100% vegan whole foods store on Smithdown Road which stocks health foods, organic fruit and vegetables, supplements, sweets, treats and…
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Free Yoga Classes You Can Do At Home With White Wolf Yoga
Liverpool’s White Wolf Yoga has a series of yoga classes on YouTube to help us all get through the Coronavirus lockdown. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that yoga is great for your mental health as well as being an amazing physical workout, so whether you’re a total beginner or ar looking to keep up with regular classes, White Wolf Yoga has got you covered. They even have a 6 session complete beginners course for…
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Root 22 Organic Fruit & Veg Box Deliveries Bringing Your 5 A Day To Your Doorstep
August 2022 Update – Root 22 is now closed Last Friday we received a fantastic box of organic fruit and veg delivered right to our doorstep from the lovely guys at Root 22 – an aptly named, new organic veg delivery service based in the quirky Red Brick Hangar and also making an appearance in our fabulous Baltic Market. The box was packed full of a super wide range of completely fresh produce of both…
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The Baltic Farm Set To Create Urban Farm And Cultural Events Space In The Baltic
Liverpool City Council has approved plans for an urban farm project, the Baltic Farm, in the Baltic Triangle. The Baltic Farm started operating in the Baltic area last year and now plans have been approved for a space behind The Wedding House building to become their permanent home. The project is a joint venture of Great George Street and Farm Urban, currently based in the CIC Building, where the city’s first Vertical Hydroponic Farm is…
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Music For The Mind & Soul Festival
Much loved concert series Music for the Mind & Soul Festival returns to Liverpool in a brand new format this year. The one day festival will take place on 25 April and will offer an array of events. Inspired by Milap’s 35 year history, the new festival day will offer both loyal and new audiences a fresh and holistic experience of Indian Arts and Culture through a newly conceptualised day of performance, talks, workshops, yoga…
