5 reasons to give rock climbing & bouldering a go

If you know me you know I always love to gain new skills and try new things and while I have dipped in and out of rock climbing during my youth, a few years ago I decided to do a formal climbing course to equip me with the know-how when it comes to belaying, rope tying and increasing my knowledge of basic equipment. Around that time, I started to do more bouldering, something which I really enjoy. So why give rock climbing or bouldering a go?  1. It's suitable for all ages Both my kids and I enjoy going bouldering, and our local climbing centre does taster days for anyone between 3-99yrs old - it really is for everyone, regardless of gender, age, size or fitness level. I love that multiple family members can take part, and if it's something you have always fancied giving a go, there's no time like the present.  2. It's a great all-body workout While I enjoy rock climbing and bouldering for the fun and challenging aspect, it's an added bonus that it can really help y......

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Balancing Act: Parents’ Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle Amid Family Chaos

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can feel like juggling several balls at once for parents caught in the whirlwind of family life. Between managing work, school runs, and household chores, finding time to focus on health often falls by the wayside. However, the benefits of a balanced lifestyle are manifold, impacting not just physical well-being but also mental health, stress levels, and overall happiness.  For parents, setting a balanced foundation of health and wellness within the home can be a positive for everyone including their children. This guide aims to provide practical, realistic and balanced advice for integrating fitness and nutrition into the busy lives of parents, ensuring that health becomes an accessible priority for the whole family. Finding Time for Fitness: Realistic Exercise Tips for Busy Parents For many parents, the idea of fitting exercise into an already packed schedule seems daunting. However, incorporating physical activity into your daily routine doesn't ......

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5 Reasons Why Your Energy is So Low & What to do About it

*This post contains affiliate links  We all like to start the New Year on a positive footing but what if your energy level is persistently low? Well, you are not alone! Many people experience low energy levels characterized by other symptoms like brain fog, moodiness, irritability, sore and achy muscles, dizziness, and headaches.  The energy decline could result from lifestyle factors or underlying health conditions. It is normal to feel tired, but chronic fatigue can affect the quality of your life. It might hurt your productivity levels in your daily routine plus you might not do the things you have always enjoyed doing. You will need to find the root cause to deal with your low energy levels. I personally find my energy levels dip in Winter, this may be due to less daylight/sunshine hours and last year my Vitamin D was affected badly, but I'm glad that I was able to pinpoint the issue somewhat and that has allowed me to make changes this year, that is helping.  He......

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Standup Paddle-boarding in Cardiff Bay with Letzshare

I've done a fair bit of Paddleboarding before in some beautiful places such as the River Wye and River Avon but I've never actually done it in Cardiff so when Letzshare put an improvers day together, launching from Channel View and paddling a 6k round trip to the Millenium Stadium, I was like "hell yes" sign me up. For those who don't know Letzshare is a community that encourages women to get together and try new things or improve on the skills they already have. I have done a surfing session and dry board snowboarding session and well it speaks for itself that I keep rebooking with them. I love the supportive and encouraging atmosphere as well as having the chance to get outdoors and active with like-minded women. As this session was for those who had dome paddleboarding before and were already comfortable with standing, turning and stopping, it meant we could get on the water a little quicker after a brief safety check. It was also nice to tac......

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