7. Running and Walking

There has been a surge of interest and uptake in running recently, mostly due to the closure of gyms during covid times, but the act of sprinting once in a while is innate to our human nature. Trail running is the closest we get to being in touch with nature and our primal side. Let your feet feel the ground to identify the sole and feel the outdoor environment. Try taking your shoes off whilst walking, but if this feels uncomfortable, try wearing barefoot, five-finger shoes – it’s a great way to transition, especially when in nature. Running barefoot whether on grass or sand and just getting more movement daily has such profound beneficial health effects not only physically but also mentally. It can be done anywhere and no equipment is necessary if going barefoot.

8. At the Barre

What do celebs Rita Ora, Claudia Schiffer and Pippa Middleton all have in common? They are all obsessed with the barre – the fitness trend that uses a combination of ballet, pilates and yoga to strengthen, tone and create a dancer-like figure. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a prima ballerina to get involved. During class we use bodyweight exercises on and off the barre, combined with small hand weights and resistance bands.

Classes are accessible to all levels, low impact, high intensity and great for postnatal women and those recovering from injury. Classes end with a wonderful Savasana –mindful stretching – that will leave you revitalised and ready to face the day.

Because a picture speaks a thousand words

Time to be insta-inspired! Here’s a selection of some of the most inspirational accounts out there covering all things fitness.