So 2020 was all about baking bread, 2021 is the year of getting fit. Working from home has not been kind to many waistlines. There is no morning commute, the furthest you have gone is to Tesco and back. So now that the spring has arrived it means summer is just around the corner so it’s time to get fit, not just to be bikini ready, but also for your health. This past year has been rather sedentary so it’s time to shake things up and shake it out.
Until we can get back to the gyms or running 10K, we have to make the most of our surroundings. If you are lucky enough to have a...
Exeter’s leisure centres are set to reopen in the coming weeks following extensive work to ensure they are safe to use.
A phased reopening will take place from September and each centre will be run under the direct management of the City Council rather than being outsourced to a private company.
The plan is to reopen the centres on the following dates, provided the necessary COVID security measures are complete:
ISCA Centre and Exeter Arena – 28 September
Wonford Sports Centre and Northbrook Swimming Pool – 5 October
Most of us have religiously shown our appreciation for NHS staff and key workers by raising the roof each week but very few will have gone to the lengths Devon Olymipan Jo Pavey has.
In an Astley Media In Conversations With webcast she revealed that on one occasion she took part in the 8pm tribute while running on a treadmill.
Jo had been asked to take part in a live-streamed, fundraising indoor relay but realised her slot coincided with the regular Thursday night celebration.
With less than six months to go to the general release of Disney’s remake of The Little Mermaid, Cofton Holidays, which earlier this year launched mermaid and shark swimming lessons for children, is offering a new FIN fitness class, giving adults the opportunity to achieve a full-body tone up thanks to full-sized mono-fins.
Creating a splash in the fitness world, the new classes are being launched as part of Ashburn Springs Spa and Leisure’s Health and Fitness event, running from Friday 22nd November to Saturday 23rd November.
Relax Kids aims to give children access to a variety of simple, yet effective techniques for relaxation, mindfulness and stress management that are developed and delivered in a fun and creative way.
A new national wellbeing plan for older people has been launched at Millbrook Village later living community in Exeter which has seen residents clock up more than 7 million steps in the space of just six weeks. Inspired Villages, the later living developer and operator behind Millbrook Village, has joined forces with three high profile wellness organisations to boost the health and wellbeing of its residents. It has partnered with ukactive, hero and Oomph! to dramatically improve the physical, social and mental wellbeing of its residents around the UK.
Devon mum Leah Phillips is turning her passion for fitness into a new business.
She has linked up with fellow trainer Mark Flynn to launch Peak Fitness Training.
Mum-of –three Leah (pictured, inset) said she wanted to encourage people of all shapes, ages and sizes to come along to the inaugural class on May 18th at Crediton Town Hall from 10am.
The 40-year-old said that as a busy parent she realised how difficult it is to balance family and work life and stay in shape at the same time.
Leah, who lives in Bow, Mid Devon, added: “I think a lot of people are...
A community-minded sports officer at the University of Exeter has won an award for setting up a free fitness session in a city park.
Paul Mouland, who works in the Sports department at the University, won a DevonLive Community Honours award after setting up Freemoovement in Barton Fields Park, St Thomas in May in his own time. The first inaugural awards celebrate inspirational people who have made their communities better places.
Freemoovement sessions run twice a week in late evening, and the gathering has grown from four keen supporters to more than 30 people who are keen...
An Exeter dance Studio has found a novel way to demonstrate the importance of moving with the times and offering up to date dance classes.
DanSci Dance Studio owned by Ava Barron Thomas released a hilarious 1980s Aerobics satire. Ava and Harley Burrell, Faculty Director donned their shiny lycra and high kicked their way around the studio floor.
Ava said; ‘As well as being a bit of a giggle we wanted to demonstrate how the fitness and dance industry has evolved over the years. We pride ourselves in offering the latest dance styles to the people of Exeter but it is hugely...
Exeter entrepreneur and former sportsman, Henry Western, has launched Protein Water Co (www.proteinwater.co), an innovative British brand that produces the UK’s first and only completely natural protein infused waters.
The Protein Water Co range has two unique product lines: Muscle Maintenance and Skin Maintenance, both delivering a mighty protein hit to support the whole body, from the skin, hair and nails to the maintenance of bones, muscles, cartilage and blood.
The brand has launched nationwide through a deal to supply Boots with all three editions of its Muscle...
