Pilates articles

It can be hard to get into shape on your own – which is why we decided to make January’s Wahandies awards all about the best places to go to get a helping hand. As usual, the winners were chosen based...more >

Stay cheerful on Blue Monday with Wahanda

If you’re not familiar with the term Blue Monday, you may be wondering just what next Monday (23rd January) holds in store. Unfortunately, it’s not a whole load of Smurfs – Blue Monday is in fact so...more >

Join in: Twitter Q&A session with Katy Young

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you’re sure to have had a read of Katy Young’s brilliant Bootcamp Hot List. Giving you the heads up on all the best places to go to get that...more >

How to detox: Wahanda's guide

It’s all very well vowing to go on a health kick – but often cleansing the system is much easier said than done. A busy schedule, failure to plan in advance and lack of motivation can all contribute...more >

The Bootcamp Hot List

KatyYoung

Welcome to the Wahanda Expert Panel - your insider guide to the world of health, beauty and wellbeing. Each month, our experts will be sharing professional tips and advice exclusive to Wahanda -...more >

Treat yourself to a Tranquility Spa Membership at Cameron House

This year, why not try making a resolution that you’ll actually be able to keep. January is traditionally the month when everyone joins the gym - but have you considered treating yourself to a spa...more >

Zumba vs Jazzercise - which will you choose?

Hold up – we feel a dance-off coming on... The festive season is officially over, and it’s time to get that fitness show on the road. It’s no surprise, then, that the question on lots of people’s...more >

Start the New Year your way

It’s that time of year – all we have to do is switch on the TV or open a magazine and we’re bombarded by instructions on what resolutions we should be making, how much weight we should be losing and...more >

Top tips to kickstart your detox

Wahanda-Tasters

Eaten a bit too much over Christmas? Yes, us too. We’ve even had to undo the button on our jeans… Of course, being the health and wellbeing fanatics that we are, we’re not going to let it stay that...more >

Wahanda puts an end to gift giving jitters

If Secret Santa makes you break out in a sweat, don’t worry – you’re not alone. A recent study by Psychologies Magazine has revealed that an incredible 9 out of 10 women feel anxious about giving...more >

New to Wahanda? We'd love to show you around

Yes, we’re the sort of neighbours who turn up on your doorstep with freshly baked cookies when you first move in. Well, we know it can sometimes take a while to adjust to new things – and we want to...more >

Win a Christmas survival kit and say no to stress

Already feeling a bit flustered by the festive season? With presents to buy, people to cook for and parties to attend, December can seem a bit daunting. Luckily, we know just what you need to help you...more >

Brand new Wahanda TV ads go live

We’re feeling pretty excited at Wahanda HQ this morning. No, it’s not just because it’s Britney’s birthday (although we hope she’s getting nice and pampered) – we’re celebrating the fact that our...more >

The Wahanda gift voucher - now accepted at over 1,000 venues

No matter how good you are at buying gifts, there’s always that tricky someone who you just can’t get right. Whether it’s a relative who seems to already have everything, a friend who is always...more >

Make the most of your money this December

We don’t want to start a mass panic – but unfortunately, for most of us, today is the last pay day before Christmas. If we’re not careful, we risk blowing our budgets on presents and parties – leaving...more >

Discover the benefits of Pilates with Back4Good®

Put your back into it. Pioneering Pilates group Body Control Pilates is launching a new initiative designed to help prevent and manage lower back pain. Using specially tailored exercises, Back4Good®...more >

Coming soon - Wahanda's getting a new look

From detox and fitness programmes to makeup treatments and hair styling, we specialise in makeovers – so we thought it was only fair that we should get one ourselves. Dreading starting your Christmas...more >

Stay active - for your mind's sake

We all know that regular exercise keeps our bodies working well and helps to prevent disease – but did you know that physical activity can also have a positive effect on your cognitive abilities?...more >

Get the perfect bum - with the help of your phone

Tone that rear by the end of the year. Want to achieve your dream derriere? The Perfect Bum app by top Pilates instructor Doug Robertson could be just what you need. With celebrity fans including Tess...more >

Stress Awareness Day - keep calm and carry on

Did you know that November 2nd is Stress Awareness Day? Stress affects a huge number of people on an everyday basis - often leading to a variety of health problems. Struggling with juggling? If work,...more >

Relax to the sound of music

HomeSpaTreatments

Inspired by our advice on how to create your own spa day at home? Whether you’re planning some pampering this weekend or have a yoga session scheduled in after work, you’ll need a suitable soundtrack...more >

Win over £400 worth of hair and beauty treats

It’s official - for one lucky Wahanda user, Christmas is going to come early this year. Fancy getting your mitts on a hamper of gorgeous goodies from the likes of Nars, Urban Decay, ghd and Pure Fiji?...more >

Top tips for fighting throat infections

Got a sore throat? You’re not the only one. Celebrities who have recently been put out of action by this health complaint include Adele, Lionel Richie, the Kings of Leon and even the Dalai Lama. Looks...more >

Inside Wahanda HQ - Marisa's wellbeing secrets

LadyWellness

At Wahanda, we all have a favourite form of exercise - although we have to admit that some of us have more of a brief flirtation with the gym than a proper relationship. Lovely Product Lead Marisa is...more >

The winners of the CEW(UK) 2011 Achiever Awards share their beauty secrets

A round of applause, please. Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK have recently announced the winners of their 2011 Acheiver Awards. With the Lifetime Achiever Award going to beauty veteran Joan Collins,...more >

Ladies - donate your old bras and raise money for Breast Cancer Care

As you probably know, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is currently in full swing – and we love all the great ideas that businesses have come up with to help support this valuable cause. We recently...more >

Wahanda Feel Gorgeous Week - it's time to focus on you

Did you know that it’s Wahanda Feel Gorgeous week? To celebrate, we’ve got lots of treats lined up for you over the next seven days, from special spa breaks to fabulous fitness classes. With plenty of...more >

Thank you - your reviews have helped Breast Cancer Care

Remember back in the summer when the UK was hit by terrible riots? It was very stressful for all involved and we wanted to help out those who had been affected by the damage and violence, so we set...more >

Inside Wahanda HQ - Koulla's wellbeing secrets

LadyWellness

We're a nosy bunch at Wahanda, and we love to learn about other people's health and beauty habits. Although they say that curiosity killed the cat, we think that it can also be a good thing - so we've...more >

Say goodbye to insomnia with Grayshott Spa's new Deep Sleep retreat

At Wahanda, we aren’t fans of counting sheep. It’s not that we’ve got anything against our woolly friends – it’s just that we like to be able to fall asleep easily and naturally, without resorting to...more >

October treats: The Yoga Show and the Good Health Show

Unroll your yoga mats and dust off your dumbbells – it’s nearly time for two of the most highly anticipated events in the health and fitness calendar. Taking place in October, the Yoga Show and the...more >

Win a year's worth of accessories with Stylistpick

London Fashion Week has officially kicked off with fashionistas donning their heels and heading to the capital to see the new trends for Spring/Summer 2012, and it's looking pretty good already. Not...more >

Mind Body Soul Experience - take care, take heart, take part

How often do you get the chance to put everything aside and just focus on your health? This year’s Mind Body Soul Exhibition, which starts on the 30th September, offers you the chance to do just that....more >

The new trend? Try before you buy...

We're always keeping a beady eye on beauty trends here at Wahanda, and one that we've noticed growing in popularity with our Twitter followers, fellow bloggers and beauty fans is the 'try before you...more >

Research shows that obesity can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiency

Wahanda-Tasters

We all know that being overweight or obese can lead to a variety of different health problems, but did you know that it could affect your ability to process vitamins and minerals? In a recent study,...more >

Mums: get ready to pamper yourselves with our back to school treats

We suspect that many of you may have a tear in your eye as you pack your little ones’ bags and lunchboxes and send them back to school this September. However, we also suspect that lots of you will be...more >

Jenni Falconer designs exciting new sportswear range for Debenhams

Love exercising but loathe exercise wear? If your usual sports kit fails to float your fashion boat, you’ll be excited to learn about Jenni Falconer’s new collaboration with Debenhams. Designed to...more >

Get involved with Wahanda this Bank Holiday

We don’t know about you, but we’re all planning to enjoy some lovely long lie-ins over the Bank Holiday weekend. The trusty Wahanda community, on the other hand, never sleeps – our community page is...more >

The Wahanda community: always here to advise

We hope you’re all full of energy on this lovely sunny Monday morning (it’s taken some Berocca to help us along, but we’re getting there!). Whatever your week has in store for you, we want to make...more >

Exercise your way to a longer life

We all know that exercising is good for us, but did you know that just 90 minutes of physical activity a week could actually increase your life expectancy? That’s enough to make us grab our gym kit.....more >

Write a review to support those affected by riots

If you live in the UK, the chances are you were affected by the recent riots. Whether you had problems in your area or were worrying about family and friends, you’ll agree that it was a pretty...more >

Wahanda - not just a pretty face

We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but...we’re pretty proud of all the fantastic deals and offers that we’ve got on the site. With thousands of products, an impressive collection of spa breaks and...more >

Win a 4 night Exotic Spa Break in South Africa worth over £6,000

Imagine sipping on champagne in your luxury hotel room, taking in some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes and then indulging in some relaxing spa treatments. Sound too good to be true? We’re...more >

Save 57% on fabulous flab-fighting Zaggora Hotpants

Looking to get into sizzling shape this summer? We’ve got the perfect deal for you. These clever Hotpants from Zaggora can help you to lose weight and reduce your cellulite – simply by cranking up...more >

New anti-ageing serum from Clarins

Looking for a new way to turn back time? If rewinding your clock doesn’t seem to be working, why not give the latest anti-ageing formula from Clarins a go. Designed to reduce age spots and work...more >

Treat yourself to a Bank Holiday spa break

With a Bank Holiday looming at the end of August, you're probably turning your thoughts to how you can use that magical extra day off. You could make the most of your three day weekend by shifting...more >

Stress is leading cause of female hair loss

We all know what happens as we get older; things start to sag, wrinkles appear and some of us even start to lose our lustrous locks. But stories of hair loss have hit the headlines more often in...more >

Time to treat yourself with 99 spa breaks for £99

Booked a late holiday this year and looking for somewhere to relax in the meantime? Or maybe you aren’t going away but want to treat yourself to a well-deserved mini-break. At Wahanda we know how...more >

Stress and the city

Traffic, roadworks, packed commutes and pollution. City living hardly provides the most serene of surroundings, but a study recently published in the journal Nature has suggested that it may actually...more >

The end…no one’s riding off into the sunset

isabellewahanda

The office Beach Body competition has ended. Ironically, we have no official winners so we are using our prize money to buy ice cream for everyone. In the end I had a whopping 3 pound and 1% body...more >

Day 28 - The last stretch

The finish line Today is election day in Portugal, so I decided to go and fulfill my civic duty on foot. In total, I walked 9.4km this afternoon, meaning I finish my Beach Body Challenge on target....more >

Day 24 - A Celebration

The beginning of week 4 has been going ok, though I'm now thinking I should be making a mega effort to end on a high note. Monday included half an hour of power plate, but yesterday time ran away...more >

Week 3 - When in Rome...

The start of week 3 saw me travel to London for a few days. It was a bit of an unexpected situation and as with any such situations I tried to make the most of it. I like London, it's my second home...more >

Last week of the challenge

MarisaF

As it goes, I spent week 3 of the 4 week Beach Body Challenge on the beach. Having drank my body weight in Sangria and San Miguel last week, I have some serious catching up to do this week. The week...more >

Days 11 & 12 - Gymmin' it up

I know my fitness plan says I intend to get fitter by walking, but it also mentions keeping up with the Pilates classes. This means going to the gym. Since the start of this challenge my "fitness...more >

Week 1 - Moderately Sucessful

MarisaF

Overall: My workouts have gone to plan, I've done 3 hours of Iyengar Yoga, 1.5 hours of cardio, 30 minutes of weight lifting, and 1 hour of pilates. All of which at the fabulous Virgin Active...more >

Day 7 - A change of scenery

After walking on the beach during the week, I knew there was no way I could do a long walk on sand at any kind of increased pace. I decided to turn to the woods instead for the 10km walk. My walk was...more >

Day 3 - Snooze vs Walk

Second fail on the morning walk plan. Snooze 2 - Morning Walk 0 So I was swiftly moving on to plan B. I always keep a reserve of plans B, C and sometimes D to make sure I follow at least one of them...more >

Day 1 - No More Junk!

MarisaF

9 May 2011, Day 1 of 4 week diet plan I am taking part in the Wahanda Staff Beach Body campaign so I have that extra motivation to take my workouts and diet more seriously. I currently workout...more >

Day 1 - Gearing up

The Challenge I've decided to take on the Wahanda 4 week Beach Body challenge. No idea what was going through my mind! I was actually getting quite excited about it, drew up my plan, defined my goals...more >

Upcoming health and beauty shows

Lexxa

Whether you’re in the business already, or you simply love nothing more than learning about the latest health and beauty trends, chatting to professionals and picking up a bag of free samples, you...more >

Top five reasons to shop with Wahanda

We're glad you like us, but how much do you know about us? As your go-to guru for the best deals, we want you to know you're in good hands. We know that service with a smile makes all the difference,...more >

Wahanda visits the Vitality show

Health, beauty and happiness lie at the heart of the Wahanda philosophy, and people, treatments and products promoting all three were out in force at this year’s Vitality Show at Earl’s Court 2. As...more >

Wahanda's had a makeover!

Lexxa

You’ll know by now that here at Wahanda we’re dedicated to making sure that you look and feel the best you can at all times. With our daily MobDeals, beauty offers and fitness fixes, we’ve got you...more >

BEAT ovarian cancer

Lexxa

Unless you’re completely oblivious, you’re probably aware that we’re almost halfway through March (already?!), but you’re less likely to know that it’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian...more >

Bring out the bunting and balloons for our birthday bash!

Happy birthday to us! It’s hard to believe, but here at Wahanda we’ve reached the grand old age of three. It has been a fantastic journey so far - there have been tears, tantrums and teething problems...more >

Restore your joie de vivre at The Vitality Show 2011

If your New Year has begun with a bit of a post-festive whimper rather than a bang, then the fun-fuelled Vitality Show 2011 is sure to put a spring in your step. The return of the UK’s largest beauty...more >

Tried and Tested: Relax day at Champneys, Forest Mere

VenueSurrounded by luscious forests and nestled in open grounds, if you want to get away, Champneys, Forest Mere is the place to escape to. Hidden in the heart of Hampshire, just off the busy Hindhead...more >

For magical Christmas gifts, look no further than Wahanda

Twas one of the nights before Christmas and all through the house, only one creature was stirring as they clicked their mouse. Having given up on the high-street, they’d begun to worry: could they...more >

Plum: the new fragrance by Mary Greenwell

Princess Diana, Cate Blanchett, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss... The list of Mary Greenwell’s clientele past and present reads like a who’s who of iconically beautiful women spanning the last thirty...more >

Wahanda on wellness: An interview with Anne Biging, Healing Hotels of the World

With over 20 years experience in international destination marketing, travel PR and hotel consulting (as well as being a keen traveller herself), Anne Biging knows a thing or two about wellness...more >

Exercise starves depression

New research has found that those who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from depression. However, exercising at work won’t cut it – such as digging up roads or heavy lifting - as...more >

The latest technological fitness trends for 2011

Here at Wahanda, we’ve scoured gyms worldwide to track down the new fitness trends that are set to make waves in 2011- especially for you! Following our research, it seems that the New Year’s...more >

It’s strictly pilates, darling

Felicity Kendal left jaws on floors across the nation when she bent over backwards to wow the Strictly Come Dancing judges with her rumba on Saturday night. Pulling off moves that would stump most of...more >

Men ‘sweat’ - while women simply ‘glow’…

Research has proven that while men sweat buckets, women simply glow. It may sound good to the ladies out there, but it’s not necessarily an advantage, as findings reveal that the fairer sex have to...more >

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