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So it's been about a month since the gyms reopened and I've been loving getting back into my fitness. I’ve managed at least 3 sessions a week every week and I’ve been enjoying it so much. I’ve tried to mix things up by taking part in some outdoor classes, along with weight training and some cardio too. Although I have been aching so much, whatever the workout version of "eye’s bigger than my belly". Is it "eye's bigger than my arms?", anyhow, a lot of long soaks in the bath have been required. I also started the empower programme at énergie...

What is grief? Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to loss—and the more significant the loss, the more intense your grief will be. Coping with the loss of someone or something you...

To understand what a psychologically healthy and safe workplace is, it may first warrant a definition of mental health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as: “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” The definition is clearly focused on the positive aspects of mental health as opposed to focusing purely on the absence of illness or stigma. This is important to recognise as it is a...

3 WORKOUTS TO TRY THIS WEEK Hi all, it’s Jelks from Jelks Journeys, sharing with you my first week back in the gym at énergie fitness. I know how hard it is getting that motivation to go back to the gym. But trust me when I say you’ll feel so much better after it. Even if you only manage 15 minutes, that’s still an achievement and the next day, perhaps try for 20 minutes and build yourself up gradually. Remember there’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ workout, as long as you’ve done something, it really is better than doing...

Well I don’t know about you, but this last lockdown has been the toughest one yet, and my motivation for working out has been at an all-time low. Unless, one of my friends dragged me to the park I’ve hardly worked out at all in the past 4 months. Which is such a real shame as the last year I’d really got into my fitness and was so happy with my progress. Through 2020 I really found my love for working out, I set myself small achievable goals to keep me going and reward myself when I hit them. It...