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LONGEVITY BOOSTERS
Hot Girl Walks
On 19 October 2024, more
than 400 pink-clad women
of all ages gathered in central
London to walk four miles
through the drizzle holding
pink signs and pompoms.
The success of the first
official UK pop-up of the
Hot Girl Walk trend proved
the power of the feel-good
walking movement is as
strong as ever.
ACTION PLAN
HOW TO BUILD
FITNESS HABITS
PT Izy George, one half
of coupleswellbeing.
com, shares her tips
Invented by American
TikToker Mia Lind during
California's lockdown in
2020, and promoted the next
year, Hot Girl Walks involve
walking for four miles and
thinking about nothing but
what you're grateful for,
your strengths and how you
aim to achieve your goals.
The NHS notes that
walking briskly for just 10
minutes per day can " build
stamina, burn excess calories
and make your heart
healthier " - all of which are
fantastic for longevity.
Mia says that her events
are also about making
women feel confident and
empowered. In a video on
TikTok, she explains: " A lot
of people think that the Hot
Girl Walk is about weight
loss, but it's not. The biggest
transformations are the
ones that start internally. "
instagram.com/hotgirlwalk
1. Don't overcommit! If
you take up running and
say you'll go five times a
week from week one,
this is unlikely to happen.
Commit to what you can
realistically achieve and
build up from there.
Functional training
A form of strength training
that prepares your body for
daily activities, functional
training is a big buzzword
in fitness. But, despite its
trendy status, it's an
immensely practical
workout form, and gentle on
the body, too. Designed to
build strength and balance,
it also reduces the risk of
injury by teaching you how
to safely perform everyday
movements, such as
squatting to pick toddlers up!
F45 is the most famous
of the functional group
workout brands. With more
than 2,000 studios in 66
countries (including over
300 in the UK), you can
barely walk through a city
centre without spotting its
iconic logo.
Salma Sowelam, head
trainer at F45, explains:
" Functional training helps
build strength, mobility and
endurance that directly
support daily activities. It
reduces injury risk, improves
overall health and keeps
your body agile and resilient,
meaning you can move
better and stay active for
years to come. "
f45training.com
2. Consistency is key!
Twice a week for a year
will get you further than
five times a week, four
weeks of the year.
3. Embrace the process!
Being a beginner is
hard, but that's how
everyone starts out.
Don't be disheartened
by not being amazing at
once; falling in love with
the process, and not a
final result, will make you
enjoy it so much more.
Theragun Mini
(4th generation)
The Theragun Mini's
compact design is ideal
for soothing sore
muscles. It promotes
circulation and fitness
fans swear by it for fast,
effective relief.
£175, therabody.com
Chilly's Series 2
500ml water bottle
This bpttle keeps your
drinks cold for 24 hours
or hot for 12, thanks to its
double-walled insulation.
With a BPA-free stainless
steel body, it is built to
last and easy to clean.
£32, chillys.com
Earthing Revolution
Universal Earthing Mat
Reconnect with the
Earth's energy with this
versatile grounding mat,
ideal for meditation,
yoga or as a standing
mat for your workspace.
£48.99, earthing
revolution.co.uk
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http://www.instagram.com/hotgirlwalk http://www.f45training.com https://earthingrevolution.co.uk http://www.therabody.com http://www.chillys.com
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