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5 reasons why exercise isn’t an effective way to lose weight

A big part of the Bodyshot philosophy is that no one thing is truly effective; a successful health and wellbeing program requires a holistic view. We believe there are six areas of health, fitness and nutrition that need to be addressed – we call these the Six Signals™: Sleep Mental […]

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Why health and wellbeing is even more important for the over 40’s – part 3

Welcome back to this three-part blog series on the importance of health and wellbeing for the over 40’s. What did you think of last week’s article? I hope you found it inspiring to read Tori’s powerful story of determination, desire and a laser-focus on her ‘why’. What do I mean

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Why health and wellbeing is even more important for the over 40’s – part 2

Welcome back to this three-part blog series on why fitness is so important for the over 40’s. Let’s start with a case study from one of our clients. Tori Edwards. Tori runs of the most successful model agencies in London, but when we met her less than 2 years ago, she

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What is heart rate variability and why is it important for a busy professional?

Our bodies are remarkably resilient, but we all have our breaking points, and it’s vitally important that we understand our limitations. There are many ways to tune into our bodies (meditation; sitting still; prioritising time for relaxation, laughter and fun for example), and our bodies will also send us signals.

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How does caffeine work? It’s all down to brain chemistry!

This week we’re welcoming back our guest blogger Helena Hills of Truestart Coffee again. In this article, Helena explains how caffeine works and what effect it has on the body and the brain.   Adenosine builds up Adenosine is a neurotransmitter – basically a brain messenger. When you’re awake, adenosine builds up in

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Stressed? Tired? Burning out? How 10 minutes of meditation a day can be a gamechanger for busy professionals

This is how my day used to start: The alarm goes off, but I don’t feel rested or reenergised. I get up after hitting the snooze button two or three times and rush to the shower. Within 25 minutes of walking, I’m usually locking the front door and heading down

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Disconnect and reconnect: the impact of gratitude journaling and breathing for good physical and mental health

When did you last disconnect from tech and your everyday life, with its associated pressures and demands? When did you last reconnect with nature and yourself? This might be a walk in nature; breathing; meditation. Or just spending some time alone or in companionable silence with a friend or partner.

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5 lessons I’ve learned during my marathon training

‘Believe you can run a marathon and you’re halfway there!’ (Felicity Lucky)  I am a first time marathon runner and I have just completed the London Marathon 2017. It was an amazing experience and an incredible thing to be a part of. Some people may think that a marathon is

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7 reasons why performance coffee ups your game (in the office too)

Coffee is something that most of us drink a LOT of, but why? Caffeine is something we understand gives us a boost, but how? We also know that caffeine is used extensively in sport. In one study, 3 out of 4 athletes had consumed caffeine before or during sports competition

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Why recovery is as important as training and how to balance the two

In just under two weeks, the 37th London Marathon will take place on 23rd April, starting at Blackheath / Greenwich and finishing in The Mall. Two people on the start line will be Antonia and I, aiming to raise £3k for Alzheimer’s Research. Last night, Antonia and I listened to

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