Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16) comes off the back of a year which has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging for the mental wellbeing of millions. The Royal College of Psychiatrists, in an analysis of data from the NHS and ONS, highlighted a steep increase in mental ill health since March 2020 when lockdown…
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The PitterPatterPither Christmas Gift guide for mums
Mummies it’s time to put your feet up, grab a glass of something cold and fizzy and start writing your Christmas wish list.. and to help out with this onerous task (!!), here’s my list of some of the top gifts for mums this year. So, print the list out and stick it on the…
Move it, shake it, roll it, snack it; the ins and outs of post workout nutrition – and whether us gals need our own products
Post workout nutrition, our cupboards here at Pither HQ have always been full of them. Drinks, bars, balls, powders, shots, drops, gels; the choices are simply endless. Not only is the variety endless, but the science is baffling too and I’m sure I’m not alone in saying I never quite know where to start when…
REVEALED: What lockdown has really done to our backs
A guest post by Ann Kuan, Senior Private Physiotherapist at Vita Health Group Our backs have undoubtedly felt the strain of lockdown. From binge watching movies in bed, to sitting at our kitchen tables hunched over our laptops, to an influx in people getting fit. Our bodies, and more specifically our backs, have felt the…
Working out whilst on your period; all you need to know
A guest post from Anna Cousins, an online personal trainer Hormonal changes associated with your period can lead to fatigue, emotional swings, bloating and increased muscle aches. And this is definitely something that should be taken into consideration when planning workouts, and likewise, when taking part in any competitive sporting activities. However, having a period…
It’s National Fitness Day – Five ways to crush it at a home workout
It’s National Fitness Day – Five ways to crush it at a home workout
5 tips to ace your lockdown workout
With so many of us working from home and being unable to get to the gym, the past few months in lockdown have definitely been challenging in terms of our everyday fitness levels and generally keeping healthy. However, working out at home really is far easier than one might think, and totally possible to commit to…
Postnatal Exercise Guide
Today the amazing Anna Cousins PT and online fitness coach provides her top tips regarding postnatal exercise. Take a read of this guest post to find out what you can do after having a baby and when, which exercises to avoid, which are safe to do and how to get that all important pelvic floor…
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