Fitness: The latest fitness and workout news and trends
Read up on the latest fitness advice, exercise programmes and workout trends sweeping the fitness world on Get The Gloss. With expert personal trainers on hand to guide you and great HIIT workouts to keep you moving, all you need for a kick-start is right here
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13 ways to sleep better in warm weather
August 15th 2018
Whether you’re sweating between the sheets at home or away, these tips, tricks and techniques will increase your chances of getting some restful, restorative shut eye. Read on to cool off… >>>
Nutrition
Carb cycling can boost workouts and weight loss (but there's a catch)
August 14th 2018
Can high, low and moderate carb days power your workouts and help with weight management, or is it a waste of time? Here’s how carb cycling works, when it works, and why it’s not for everyone >>>
Health
The Postnatal Diaries 3: Why I had my placenta made into pills
August 12th 2018
Capsules made from freeze-dried placenta are said to help beat postnatal depression and lift fatigue. Susannah Taylor was sceptical until friends raved about them. So with baby number 3 she signed up - and this is what happened >>>
Wellbeing
Why everyone in wellness is booking an infrared sauna session
August 8th 2018
They’re popping up in gyms, spas and yoga studios near you, and they’re already huge in the US. Here’s what infrared saunas can do for your skin, strength and sleep, and why it’s different from your average sweat box experience >>>
Review
5 super comfy workout shorts that won’t rub you up the wrong way
August 6th 2018
Your thighs will thank you for them >>>
Health
The surprising facts that a top GP wants you to know about your gut
August 5th 2018
It’s not just reduced bloating and greater “regularity”- everything from eczema to mental health to PMS can improve with better gut health, and the ways to do it aren’t always obvious. Here’s Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s prescription for ultimate gut health >>>
Health
Adrenal fatigue: are you suffering?
July 23rd 2018
It’s not a proven medical condition, but if you’re constantly stressed, overtired or run down, it could be that adrenal fatigue has set in. Here’s your guide to what to look out for, and how to handle it… >>>
Health
The Postnatal Diaries 2: The realist's guide to breastfeeding after baby No.3
July 22nd 2018
In the second of her postnatal posts, Susannah Taylor talks cracked nipples, the pressure to breastfeed and how the Louise Parker ‘body back’ plan is beginning to work its magic >>>
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Amazon Prime Day 2018: our pick of the most grab-worthy health and beauty deals
July 16th 2018
From luxury skincare to fitness tech and beauty gadgets, there are some unmissable Prime Day deals to get your hands on. Here’s our top 10 >>>
Health
5 things that are making you hungry
July 12th 2018
And they have nothing to do with an empty stomach. Consultant cardiologist, health campaigner and co-author of the Pioppi Diet Dr Aseem Malhotra explains how to outsmart the appetite gremlins >>>
Beauty
The Expert Edit: Fleur East’s favourite beauty and fitness buys
July 11th 2018
As she launches her first piece of fitness kit, the singer and PT tells us about her favourite buys - from budget lashes to high-end trainers and the perfect eyeliner that costs less than your lunch >>>
Fitness
Plogging: why we should all try this Scandinavian workout trend
July 10th 2018
It’s cardio for a good cause and promises high calorie burn while you do your bit against plastic pollution. Here’s everything you need to know about the Swedish fitness craze and how to get involved >>>
Health
"My eating was out of control, I had to confront some painful truths"
July 8th 2018
No one has a food problem, they have a feelings problem, says award-winning beauty journalist and producer Ateh Jewel. Here, she writes about her 15-year cycle of food addiction and the wakeup call that finally freed her >>>
Wellbeing
7 ayurvedic tips on how to keep cool in the heat
July 7th 2018
Struggling to keep a clear head in the heat? Ayurveda expert Jillian Lavender shares how to cool down in the summer Pitta season >>>
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What we’re buying in the Sweaty Betty summer sale
July 6th 2018
Power leggings, workout bras and yoga tops for up to 50% off- here’s our edit of what’s hot right now in the Sweaty Betty summer sale. Add those bum sculpting leggings to your basket before they’re gone… >>>
Fitness
5 health and fitness secrets of top tennis players
July 6th 2018
From creative cardio sessions to ice baths, diet and downtime, here’s how the world’s best tennis players not only stay on top of their game, but win >>>
Wellbeing
11 inspirational Instagram quotes that are actually quite useful
July 4th 2018
In the social media sea of corny quotes, there’s the occasional nugget of wisdom that hits home and makes a difference to your day. Here are a few quotes that are non-cringe and ring true… >>>
Health
The postnatal diaries: getting my body back on track after baby No.3
July 3rd 2018
With her baby now 4 months old, Susannah Taylor decides it's time to tackle her post-baby 'jelly belly'. In her new fortnightly column, she gives her honest account of birth, her postnatal body and getting her health and fitness back with the Louise Parker Method >>>
Health
The breastfeeding myth that Serena Williams wants to bust
July 2nd 2018
The seven time Wimbledon champion has been open about the highs and lows of resuming her sporting career after becoming a mother, and there’s one particular subject that she wants other women to be informed about… >>>
Beauty
Your most wanted: the beauty products and fitnesswear you bought most of in June
June 28th 2018
From camouflaging leg makeup to foot peels and summer skincare, the hot weather has definitely been a factor in your purchasing choices this month >>>
Nutrition
A Joe Wicks 30-minute Meals cookbook is on its way...
June 27th 2018
Lean in 15 is about to become Lean in 30 - here's the lowdown on the fitness phenomenon's new project >>>
Health
Is social media affecting your weight?
June 27th 2018
Passive scrolling affects more than just our minds. Two health experts explain the link between social media and weight gain and give their easy formula for finding your healthy, realistic weight away from the Insta pressure >>>
Fitness
A beginner’s guide to how to exercise during the menopause
June 26th 2018
Exercise is essential for menopausal women’s physical and mental health, but what if you’re not sure where to start? Menopause coach and PT Jane Dowling shares the beginner’s fitness plan that anyone can do >>>
Health
Diet, hormones and anxiety: what your sweat is telling you
June 25th 2018
Over half of us believe we suffer from excessive sweating, with causes ranging from the obvious (heat waves) to the ironic (your deodorant). If you’re soaked through on the regular read on… >>>
Fitness
5 no-equipment workouts actually worth doing when you’re on holiday
June 25th 2018
Get fit from the comfort of your hotel room with the help of these travel-proof workout videos from the likes of Joe Wicks and Shona Vertue >>>
