Swimming articles

Living in the busy city, we all need to take a breather sometimes – and what better way to unwind than a spa day? Granted, not everyone’s given up on urban living as soon after the weekend as Monday...more >

Spa of the week: The Spa at Gleneagles Hotel

If you weren’t already planning a mini break in Scotland this year, we’re pretty sure you will be by the time you’ve finished reading this post. Recently launched, the new ESPA Life Spa at Gleneagles...more >

Get up and gogo - 99 ways to move your body

ClaireBenson

It might sound odd coming from a hypnotherapist, but it’s rare that I see I client and don’t recommend that they take some form of exercise as part of their life. It’s probably obvious for people who...more >

Wii Fit is ideal form of exercise for pensioners, say scientists

If you’re like us, the chances are that fighting your grandparents for use of the games console is probably not something you ever thought you’d be doing. Unless you’ve got a granny with a particular...more >

Tried and tested: Formby Hall Spa

When my friend said we were off for a spa day in Liverpool as part of her hen weekend, I was part-excited, part-mortified at the thought of getting up at 8am after the night out we'd planned. But I...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 >

Spa of the week: Amida Spa Farnham at David Lloyd

Pssst – planning a getaway? We don’t blame you. Sometimes, Christmas can be so busy that it feels as though you need another holiday just to recover – which is why we’re daydreaming about escaping to...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 >

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 >

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 >

Hannah Waterman shares her diabetes story

Last year, we all sat up and took notice as actress Hannah Waterman dropped an incredible five dress sizes in just five months. We were naturally a bit jealous of her new svelte figure, but as...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 >

Amida's biggest ever spa opens shortly - we can't wait!

Amida fans, prepare to be wowed – the group has announced the opening of its biggest spa yet. Situated in Farnham, Surrey, the new spa cost a cool £15 million and occupies more than 1,000 square...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 >

New study finds that positive people may be predisposed to happiness

‘Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...’ Not only are these some of Maria Von Trapp’s favourite things – they are also the triggers for happiness used by researchers in a recent study of...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 >

Beat the blues this winter with an Olympic attitude

Turn that frown upside down. It can be hard to stay positive when it’s dark and cold outside, but we’re not ready to give in to the gloom just yet. Inspired by Olympic veteran Dame Kelly Holmes, we’re...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 >

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 >

30 spa breaks at £30 per person - happy 30th birthday, Champneys!

Party poppers at the ready – luxurious spa chain Champneys is celebrating 30 years of sterling service. It just goes to show that time really does fly: the first Champneys health farm opened in 1981...more >

Introducing KeepFit Bootcamp

Enjoyed yourself a bit too much over the summer? If all those colourful cocktails and barbequed burgers have taken their toll, it could be time to invest in a detox. After all, Christmas is fast...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 >

Spa wellness: Slovenians do it better

PaolaEnergya

After some deliberation, I must say that Slovenians do it better when it comes to offering a high quality spa experience. I recently stayed at the Hotel Slovenija in Portoroz Slovenia, which is part...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 >

How happy are you?

We all do little things each day that make us happy – from going for a walk to meeting up with friends or listening to our favourite music. But are you as happy overall as you could be? In recognition...more >

The new NHS BMI checker - how healthy is your child?

Wahanda-Tasters

Do you really know what your child is eating at school? Unfortunately, whilst you might prefer your kids to spend their lunch money on healthy options, they’re more likely to be drawn to crisps and...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 >

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 >

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 >

How to achieve your fitness goals

We were sad to learn that 61-year-old US swimmer Diana Nyad has been forced to abandon her swim due to illness. We all know what it’s like to have to cancel an exercise session when we’re feeling...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 >

Macmillan Cancer Support recommends regular exercise to patients

Never underestimate the health benefits of exercise. A recent report by Macmillan Cancer Support says that 1.6 million cancer sufferers in the UK are not as physically active as they should be – a...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 >

Don't neglect your health - fitness fixes to suit your lifestyle

Want to get fit and healthy but find it hard to get motivated? You’re not alone. According to the latest survey by Scottish Widows, over 22 million Brits admit to neglecting their fitness. That’s an...more >

Survive the school holidays with a pamper session at Bannatyne's

When you’re a child, nothing is more exciting than the summer holidays. For parents, however, having to keep the kids occupied for six weeks is not such a welcome prospect. Juggling work with...more >

A little ray of sunshine from Sanctuary Spa

London spa fans, attention please - one of your favourite locations has got a brand new offer for you to get your manicured mitts on. The gorgeous Sanctuary Spa in Covent Garden is embracing summer...more >

Reassess your activity levels and improve your health

You watch what you eat and take time out to relax, but are you getting enough exercise? Probably not, according to the Department of Health, especially if up until now you have been following their '5...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 >

A great escape - Cardiff's Vale Resort spa

Stressed by spreadsheets and moping about meetings? Then it could be time for a short break. Head to Cardiff’s Vale Resort hotel and spa for some well-deserved pampering that will leave you calm,...more >

New Mandarin Oriental hotel and spa open in Paris

Great news for fans of the city of love - the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) will shortly be opening a new luxury hotel in Paris. At Wahanda we were particularly excited to learn of the hotel’s...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 >

How to wow at a summer wedding

Wedding season is upon us once again. Kate and Wills kicked it all off in April and it seems like since then the confetti just hasn’t stopped falling. With Lily Allen tying the knot last weekend and...more >

New: ESPA Life at Corinthia Hotel, London

Sometimes we all need to escape and spend some time focusing on our health and state of mind. Which is why it’s great news that spa and skincare company ESPA are opening what they describe as “a...more >

New David Lloyd club to contain chain’s largest Amida Spa

Grab your swimsuit and fluffy towel – plans have been unveiled for a new David Lloyd Leisure club in Farnham, Surrey. The club will feature the largest Amida Spa of any David Lloyd centre, with all...more >

Back on the horse...

shakergirl

So it has been a whole month now since I started this whole regime. After 2 weeks of feeling horrible due to a cold I have spent the last week 2 weeks or so getting back into it. I had two great...more >

Bring a friend for free at Champneys

We all need to get away sometimes. Do you daydream of escaping your commute, the housework, the children or just the general stress of everyday life? If so, a short spa break could be exactly what...more >

The final week - week 4

BhaveshU

Things are not going too well... Week 2 was a good week, 4 gym sessions and very measured healthy eating. I twisted my knee at the end of week 2 so have been unable to do the gym work I would have...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 >

Time to Snooze the Alarm

Jesko

I practically live next door to the Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre. The membership card I've had in my wallet since November looks as new as it did back then, probably because I haven't used it yet. The...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 >

How to organise the perfect spa pampering party

PaolaEnergya

A few weeks ago I celebrated an important birthday and I wanted to make it extra special by organising an indulgent spa afternoon with a group of friends. Preparations started weeks in advance 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 >

Radisson brings the stars to Guildford

Guildford just got a whole lot swisher. The Radisson Edwardian Hotel group is planning to open their latest property in the Surrey city this summer, and the leafy county’s star count is about to rise...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 >

Win a Spa Break for Two at Clumber Park Hotel

You can’t move in the shops without ploughing headfirst into something heart-shaped at the moment, but if the thought of Valentine’s Day is pulling at your purse strings a little too much then we’ve...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 >

Take the plunge and sign up for Swimathon 2011

With temperatures lingering in single figures and memories of snow fresh in our minds, the last thing many of us are thinking of is going for a swim. Yet the pastime of taking a dip needn’t be...more >

Exercise starves depression

emily21

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 >

Tried and tested - The Spa at The CityPoint Club

We’re all too happy to sacrifice an afternoon in the office for a relaxing few hours in the comfort of a spa. So when we were offered the chance to try out a Full Body Massage and Mini Manicure at The...more >

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

emily21

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 >

Weird and wonderful wellness mongrels

Have you heard of yoxing and piloxing? How about koga or pologa? No, they aren’t the names of the latest celebrity adoptees, but four of the growing number of combo treatments that take the best bits...more >

Tried and tested - Grayshott Spa

We at Wahanda love all things relaxing, especially those that give us a chance to escape from the bustle of busy Central London. So we bundled ourselves off to the beautiful countryside in Surrey to...more >

Tried and tested: Sens Spa New Forest

WhereAndNow

Welcome to Thailand. Oh ok, it's the New Forest but it may as well be a luxurious retreat in Phuket the way the spa is kitted out with traditional Thai furnishings. Buddhas smile down at you as you...more >

Think spa, think Austria

LadyWellness

Last year we teamed up with the Austrian Tourist Board to bring you some amazing wellness offers that were too good to miss – and you loved it. Well, we’ve only gone and done it again. This summer...more >

Titanic Spa, Huddersfield

WhereAndNow

Titanic in Huddersfield may bear a strange name (this former mill was built the same year as the famous liner) but it maintains the strongest green ethos of any spa in the UK. In short, this is what...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 >

Adam Smith finds the perfect spring getaway at Likuliku Island Resort & Spa, Fiji

The only hotel on the island of Fiji to offer over-the-water bungalow accommodation, this small but perfectly formed resort is a haven for honeymooners and couples looking for something really...more >

The slimming race: tag you’re it

Gina-Louise

If you thought tags were only for affluent jail dodgers and endangered animals you’d be wrong. In the latest slimming fad, you are required to don a sensory armband that cleverly detects how many...more >

Be a sport

Gina-Louise

There’s more to life than money, and it seems that a new survey carried out by YouGov Sixth Sense has proved it so. They found that although 84% of Brits’ chief worries are centred in the economy, 73%...more >

Far and away: India

From snow-dusted Himalayan peaks to dense Keralan jungle, ancient spirituality to Goan beaches, India is a place of inspiration. Home to a billion people, it offers bustling mega-cities such as Delhi...more >

Far & away: Piers Moore Ede selects the best of Asia

Thailand From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to tranquil white beaches, Thailand offers amazing variety. Experience the devout Buddhist culture, friendly locals, fragrant but spicy cuisine and a...more >

A healthy body creates clarity of mind which connects spirit to the whole

jarodchapman

After many years of personal training and massaging people all over the world I have developed a unique perspective on health and wellbeing. I believe "a healthy Body creates clarity of Mind, which...more >

In and Out Beauty with Dr. Linda Papadopoulos and Lisa Butcher

The times, they are a-changing, and the In and Out Beauty Programme is here to help. Health and fitness is always a keen topic at the start of a New Year but now the focus is entirely on holistic...more >

Detox your way into 2010

We’ve had that time of year where you’ve rested and indulged in some magnificent presents and relaxation. Let’s not forget the food - the Christmas dinner, the snacks after the Christmas dinner,...more >

Sports mad teens smarter than gym-dodging friends

rosalyn-gomersall

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

lopo5

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

lopo5

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 >

Burning off your Christmas treats

LadyWellness

Christmas for most of us means parties, eating and drinking far too much and cosying up in front of the TV. Exercise is the last thing we want to do during the festive season – and according to LA...more >

Strictly go dancing