If you’re planning a fitness regime, you probably have a specific goal in mind and a fairly good idea on how to achieve it. For example, if you want to lose weight, a regular high-intensity cardio workout with a pair of dumbbells is a pretty good way to go about it. And, if you want to build your upper body muscles, you could do a

January is supposed to be a time for new resolutions and positive change, but for many people it’s the most miserable month of the year. Let’s face it, there’s very little to be happy about. The holidays are over, the weather is bleak, and it’s back to work as usual. To top it off, you look like you’ve

A New Year brings new resolutions and a chance to build a happier, healthier you. The trouble is that all resolutions are made to be broken, right? Wrong. Core Balance is here to help you stick to your resolutions, achieve your fitness goals, and improve your confidence. We’re here to help you #OwnThisYear. What Is It?

With so many presents to buy and jobs to do, keeping fit over the festive season is easier said than done. Add food, drink and more food to the equation and you’ve got yourself a one-way ticket to burst jeans and unwanted belly fat. But don’t panic. By following our advice, you can enjoy Christmas without worrying about

Pilates is one of the most accessible ways to strengthen your core, improve your flexibility and develop your posture. But what does it involve? Core Balance gives you the rundown. The Ins and Outs Pilates isn’t your average form of exercise. Rather than targeting specific muscle groups, like CrossFit or yoga, each low-impact

If stress and anxiety are dragging you down, get yourself a yoga mat. Yoga is an ancient mind-body exercise that combines breathing and meditation with various movements, or asanas. Core Balance looks at how practising yoga daily not only improves your core strength and flexibility, but your mental well being too. And Breathe

Love it or hate it, stretching is an essential part of your workout routine. When you’re feeling pumped and you’re raring to go, it’s easy to throw yourself straight into a workout without warming up. However, a few simple stretches can have a huge impact on your health. Core Balance explores why it’s so

It’s all well and good keeping your body healthy, but only if you keep your mind healthy too. Both are intrinsically linked, so if you fail to look after one of them, it’s likely to have an adverse effect on the other. It’s for this reason that mental exercises, such as mindfulness, can seriously enhance your

Working out at home has some serious perks. There are no people judging you, you can lie on the floor for hours after and, best of all, it’s absolutely free. Having said that, there are some days when you just can’t bring yourself to rise from your sofa. That’s where we come in. Our experts share their top tips on

Relaxation is key when you’re practising yoga. If you don’t feel relaxed, it’s hard to focus your mind and flow from one posture to another. That’s why your practise space is so important. If you practise in a room that makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll find it almost impossible to relax. Thankfully,