Health and Fitness in Liverpool
Healthy places to eat in the city, fitness classes and more
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Liverpool Lifeguard Shed Over Three Stone To Live A Healthier & Happier Life Without Restriction
A Liverpool lifeguard who felt she’d let herself go throughout Sixth Form, shed a total of 20 kilos after turning to renowned Personal Trainer and owner of POW8R Callum Webb. Jess Cooke, 24, from Hightown, had been slim all of her life until she piled on the pounds in Sixth Form and hated how she looked. She explained: “I didn’t even realise how much weight I’d put on, but one day I looked in the mirror and thought…
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Are Nicotine Pouches Better Than Vaping?
It’s relatively common knowledge just how bad smoking cigarettes are for a person. The sheer amount of chemicals that are produced and emitted within the smoke from a lit cigarette is in the high thousands, with nearly 100 of these chemicals proven to be toxic and actually cancer causing. It’s with this information and knowledge that people are wanting to kick the habit of smoking in a bid to reduce their chances of contracting a…
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Tips For Choosing A Personal Trainer Course
If you’re serious about a career as a personal trainer, you’ll first need to embrace all the learning opportunities that come your way. The best way to do that is with a personal training course. However, just like how some learning institutions can be more esteemed than others, some personal training courses can offer better value too. Knowing who to study with can kick your career off with a bang. There’s more to check out…
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The Refreshing Benefits of Lemon Juice to Your Health and Well-Being
Think of your favourite juice, and chances are, lemon takes the top spot – or at least is a close second. Many people in the UK – and around the world, for that matter – consider lemon juice a favourite, and it is one of the most popular beverages, especially come summer. Lemon is a well-known citrus fruit, known for its sour and tangy flavour, and the fruit is often used in cooking, baking, and…
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Drained By City Life? 4 Helpful Relaxation Tips
City life can hike your stress levels. Studies show the risk of developing anxiety and depression is 20% higher in urban dwellers than those outside the city. With these areas’ fast-paced and high-pressure lifestyle, it’s no wonder many people feel drained by city life. However, caring for your mental and physical well-being is crucial for maintaining a healthy and balanced life. You want to explore the best ways to relax and recharge to find peace…
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Lifestyle App POW8R Celebrate International Women’s Day With 50% Off App Memberships For One Day Only
Lifestyle fitness app POW8R is celebrating International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March 2023 with 50% off all signups on the online app for one day only. Owners Holly Braithwaite and Callum Webb have supported over 10,000 women across Liverpool and beyond to transform their bodies and change their mindsets, lifestyles and habits to live a healthier and more balanced life. Both Holly and Callum have been fitness coaches and personal trainers for six years…
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Liverpool Encouraged To Find Its Zen With Free Mass Meditation
Liverpool John Moores University is to broadcast a free guided mass meditation for listeners across the university, the city, and beyond, to find a moment of calm as its wellbeing month draws to a close. Working with Open Culture and The Mind Map, both Liverpool-based social enterprises, the 15-minute guided meditation will be broadcast via online radio station Melodic Distraction on Monday 27 February starting at 8.30am with the meditation at 8.45am. People can tune…
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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…
