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Exercise hard and see the results
For many people exercise is a rude word but we all know it plays a huge part in any healthy lifestyle and certainly when it comes to managing our weight. The dilemma for many people looking to lose...more >
Can Britain lose 300,000 tonnes in 2012?
On a mission to fight the flab? According to a recent study by Klick Fitness, collectively, we Brits are aiming to lose 300,000 tonnes during 2012. If you’re finding that number quite hard to compute,...more >
A day in the life of a personal trainer
Need a little motivation to kickstart your exercise regime? We don’t know about you, but we often wonder how the professionals manage to do it, day in, day out... For today’s instalment of ‘A day in...more >
Dalton Wong's Seven Fitness Commandments
1. Mix it up If you want to burn fat, tone up and boost your energy, you have to mix up your body plan. While cardio training (anything that gets your pulse up like running, swimming and skipping)...more >
Stay in shape with Mel B's top tips
Spice up your life...or at least your fitness routine. Next week (19th-25th March) is International Fitness Week – and former Spice Girl Mel B is determined to get us all up off the sofa and doing our...more >
Spa of the week: Grayshott Spa
Surrey's Grayshott Spa is a favourite with the Wahanda team – and it takes just one trip to see why. With beautiful grounds, a relaxed atmosphere and expert staff, we really can’t think of anywhere...more >
Win a pair of VIP Vitality Show tickets with Wahanda
We’re huge fans of the Vitality Show - so naturally we’re pretty excited to be able to offer one lucky reader a pair of VIP Salon Tickets for this year’s event. With a haircut, cocktail, and goody bag...more >
Post-workout pains? Soothe your muscles with Tiger Balm Red
It seems an incredibly long time since last summer, when we first wrote about Tiger Balm - the product that we wouldn’t board a plane without. Now, in the depths of gloomy British winter, there’s not...more >
Celebrate Wahanda's birthday on Pinterest and be in with a chance of winning £150
It’s nearly that special day that you’ve all been waiting for... No, not Valentine’s Day – Wahanda’s birthday. A labour of love, the company was founded on February 14th 2008 – and tomorrow we’ll be...more >
Tried and tested: Strongman training
Have you ever heard of a prowler? No, me neither. It's one of the 'gadgets' used in Strongman training, the exercise class that has taken London by storm. If you, like me, think winters are best...more >
Spa of the week: Yeotown
Find detox heaven in rural Devon. Recently voted Best UK Spa Retreat in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards, luxury health farm Yeotown provides the ultimate escape. With programmes designed...more >
Beauty & wellbeing - the social way
At Wahanda, we don’t believe in living in our own bubble. When we discover something new, we’re always desperate to share it – whether it’s ground-breaking research, the latest beauty gossip or a...more >
Wellness profile: Rebecca Mayhew
As one of the co-founders of adventure park chain Go Ape, Rebecca Mayhew is responsible for the nation's growing obsession with arboreal exercise. Before I took my leap of faith attached to a 500ft...more >
For fitness with a tree top twist, Go Ape
I don't know about you, but I've never been one for interval workouts and circuits. Reps of burpees bore me, I find treadmill stints particularly tiresome, and don't get me started on press ups! As a...more >
New drug said to mimic health benefits of exercise
Great news for all you couch potatoes out there - scientists claim to have created a pill that provides all the benefits of exercise, without you having to even haul yourself off the sofa. Sounds too...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 >
Get fit without leaving your living room
I’ll just stay indoors for five minutes longer... Sound familiar? Unfortunately, as we’re sure you all know, it’s far too easy to procrastinate during the winter. However good our intentions may be,...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 >
New Year's resolutions for gym haters
Don’t waste money on a gym membership that you won’t use. Sounds like an odd thing for us to be saying, doesn’t it? But if you’re planning to spend the rest of the year as a couch potato, think again....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 >
Burn those extra Christmas calories with York Fitness
Do you find that you tend to get a little roly-poly during the festive season? From the chocolate inside your advent calendar to the mulled wine that seems to appear everywhere, Christmas is full of...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 >
Get the figure you've been dreaming of with Cheshire Fitness
We all love a treat every now and again, but it’s hard not to overindulge in winter. Gone are the saintly salads that we snacked on in summer, and in their place are comforting pies, stews and cakes....more >
Forget Jingle Bells - it's KettleBells we want
Want a body like Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey or Penelope Cruz? These clever celebs have successfully managed to keep their fitness tricks a secret – until now. With the...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 >
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 >
Protein can prevent you from putting on pounds
Eat your way to a slim new you. Want to lose weight, but struggle to stay svelte? A recent study has shown that upping your protein intake could stop you from piling on the pounds. That’s caught our...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 - Mel's wellbeing secrets
We're sure you occasionally stop to wonder whether we practise what we preach - so we've decided to let you in on some of the health and beauty secrets of the team at Wahanda HQ. It turns out that we...more >
Manage your PMS with these top tips
Some of us are plagued by monthly pain and the emotional ups and downs of PMS. Last week was PMS Awareness week (yes there is such a thing) so I thought I’d share some tips on what you can do to...more >
Inside Wahanda HQ - Ryan's wellbeing secrets
The Wahanda team is always bringing you the latest in health, beauty and fitness - but have you ever wondered how we stay in shape ourselves? We tore lovely customer service advisor Ryan away from 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 >
Top tips for winter workouts with Pure Gym
It may only be September, but the recent bad weather has convinced us that it’s time to start looking ahead to the colder months. Although it’s tempting to grab a duvet and a good biscuit selection...more >
'Contempowerplation' with Psychologies Magazine and The Third Space Health Club
Think of yourself as a computer (bear with us, please). Your PC would be useless if the software was all intact but the screen was cracked down the middle - equally, a beautiful new desktop with no...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 >
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 >
The Wahanda community: helping to talk you through it
At Wahanda we can be a bit of a noisy bunch. We think that if you’ve got something to say, you might as well say it – after all, there’s not much to be gained from holding back... Got a question you...more >
All you need is your body
Hello all and welcome to the latest blog, inspired by a tweet from fellow personal trainer Nix Ticehurst, saying: 'there is so much money spent on such convoluted machinery to make us use our bodies,...more >
Exercise: don't let breast cancer be a barrier
It’s time to take control of your fitness. Yesterday we wrote about a recent report from Macmillan Cancer Support, identifying regular exercise as important for the health of cancer sufferers and...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 >
Fitness on holiday
Hello all and welcome to the next blog that is called 'Fitness on Holiday'. It is very self explanatory in that people exercise loads prior to their holiday but do nothing while on it, so this blog is...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 >
Get fit, the fatherly way
New dads: are you looking to give your biceps and quads a good workout, but just don’t seem to have the time? You may not realise it, but you are in fact in possession of a fantastic exercise aid –...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 Wahanda community - a roundup of this week's questions
We love that so many people are looking to find answers to their health and wellbeing questions, and we think it’s great just how much you all want to help each other. We’ve learned loads this week...more >
The end…no one’s riding off into the sunset
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 >
Cardio for your soul
If you’re like me you’re a bit obsessed with feeling fabulous. Life is short, after all. You do strength training, get a monthly facial, and even squeeze in a relaxing massage to be your best self...more >
Last week of the challenge
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 >
Free Matt Roberts Two Week Body Blitz with The Telegraph
If you’ve spent any time flicking through the pages of celebrity magazines lately, chances are you will have seen – and probably been incredibly envious of – one of the bodies that Matt Roberts has...more >
Day 2 - The science of walking
The first day went well. I went for walk number one at 6.30pm and as I braced myself for the task ahead, another gentleman, in his mid 50's (I hope he'll forgive me if I got the age wrong) whizzed...more >
The Wahanda team join the Beach Body Challenge
If you’ve taken a peek around our website lately, you will have noticed that we’re doing our best to get you in shape for summer. We’ve got a fantastic competition to win a two night stay at...more >
The days of procrastination are over...
So after 5 years of not doing any kind of exercise, way too much drinking and far too many delicious but naughty meals out I have decided enough is enough and I need to change my lifestyle. I am 30...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 >
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 >
Feel fabulous all over on your wedding day
Every woman wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day. But it’s not just a designer dress that can make a bride-to-be feel like a million dollars. As all women know, it’s about looking and...more >
Wahanda's had a makeover!
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
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 >
How much is your beauty worth?
An article released last week stated that we girls spend £133,575 during our lifetime in an effort to look perfect from head to toe. This works out at an average of £2,055 a year, with over £700 of...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 >
Help to mend rather than break hearts this February
February is bound to be filled with flurries of romantic gushings. However this year, why not buck the trend and devote your heart to a good cause instead? As well as being bookmarked in the diaries...more >
New Year, new you: 2011 toning-up trends
Munching on mince pies and sipping on sherry over the festive season can leave you feeling more than a little sluggish by the time the New Year rolls around. Finding the motivation to get up and about...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 >
Skipping breakfast leads to heart disease, study shows
How do you like your eggs in the morning? You don’t? We can all be guilty of skipping breakfast, even if we know it is the most important meal of the day, but new research has shown it’s even more...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 >
One feline's rehab is coming along swimmingly
For years, hydrotherapy has played a vital role in healing humans and animals with physical injuries, but notoriously hydrophobic cats were left well out of the watery wellness equation. Until now,...more >
Sniffing out some original exercise
Recent indulgences left you feeling ‘ruff’? Is your pet looking more paunch than pooch? Looking for a fitness plan that’ll give you both a new ‘leash’ of life? Well, you can Thank Dog® because the...more >
Nicola Brookes seeks spring sunshine at Hotel Bahia del Duque, Tenerife,Spain
I decided to ditch the city and head to Tenerife with a friend for a weekend of relaxation, pampering, fine food and sunshine. Despite a lack of sun, the Hotel Bahia del Duque managed to put a smile...more >
Beating obesity with bootcamp
Whilst bootcamp may not seem like the most appealing option for kids in the fight to combat childhood obesity, Be-Fit’s new ‘Be Fit Outside’ campaign has other ideas in mind. They have come up with a...more >
Wahanda tries...the KRANKcycle
There is a brand new machine in town that’s taken the US fitness world by storm and it looks set to repeat its success in the UK. The KRANKcycle is the first fitness apparatus developed to build...more >
Sports mad teens smarter than gym-dodging friends
Time to put down that TV remote and don your workout gear because it’s official - teenagers who exercise are smarter than couch potatoes. Young adults who regularly exercise and keep fit have a...more >
Exercise helps your zzzzzzs
Monday evenings are circuit training evening here at Wahanda, and after an hour of hard training I can usually hardly move and following a light dinner and a quick catch-up on emails I tend to fall...more >
Heavy exercise could increase risk of arthritis for middle aged people
According to new research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), excess physical activity in middle aged people can cause damage to the knee and increase the chances of...more >
An introduction
Hi all! Have just returned to UK from working in Kenya on a training job in Lamu with a client - what a beautiful place! Have now got a busy period at the Beach Retreat with new clients, before...more >
