Tried, tested and recommended by Rachel
Hi gang, To celebrate World Sleep Day, I thought I would write a post about sleep sprays - what they are and more importantly why you need one. I'm absolutely obsessed with sleep sprays and it's a luxe nighttime ritual that I utterly adore. And what with Coronavirus sweeping the world at the moment, sleep …
Hi guys and gals, Last weekend I checked in to the beautiful Glass House Retreat in Essex for a wellness overhaul. Here’s how I got on: Please note this is a gifted experience but all views are completely my own. On a chilly January day when the clouds were hanging low and the misty rain …
Continue reading "Everything to Expect at a Wellness Retreat: Glass House Retreat Review"
Hey guys, It's the start of a brand new year and the start of a brand new decade (woo)! So what better time to get into running? If you're a regular reader of my blog or follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I'm a runner anyway. However, in the winter my motivation really wanes. …
Continue reading "The Hardest Things About Running (and how to get over them)"
Hi lads and ladies, For a short while this year, I wasn't a member of a gym, so I took advantage of this and decided to put my efforts into trying new classes at different locations around London. To save on the pennies, I looked for free classes, trial memberships and special offers. Here’s my …
Hi guys and girls, This week I’m talking boxing... I was invited to review Rathbone Boxing and despite having never boxed before, I’ve seen a few people raving about it as being a great workout. I’m always up for trying something new - microlight flight over Victoria Falls? Sure thing! Aerial silks class? Hell yeah! …
Hey guys and gals, Now the summer days are upon us (ish) I've been able to get back to running regularly. Run commutes in London have increased by 51% and there’s many a reason why us city folk are donning our trainers - and you should too. I run home from work once a week, …
Continue reading "The Reality of a Run Commute and Why You Should Try One"
Hi guys and girls, It was a few months back, when I was on holiday in Prague when my bestie took a picture of me in the spa and I thought damnnnn I need to get back on it in the gym - my bum looks like an actual pancake. And as much as I …
Continue reading "What happened when I did the squat challenge for a month"
Hi lovelies, Now the sun is finally shining your thoughts may have turned to getting fit for the summer. So I thought I’d give you a run down of my favourite fitness classes at Frame. And the good news is, whether you’re a total novice or a fitness fiend, there’s something for everyone. I've been …
Hey guys and gals, I have to be honest and say from the offset that the rower has to be my least favourite bit of gym equipment. I'm quite fond of the treadmill, partial to some free weights and I can tolerate the cross trainer, but the rower is always such a killer that I …
Hey guys and gals, Now, I'm not really a yogi - well, far from it actually. I can only just about touch my toes. Case in point. However, I do really enjoy a good yoga session, so when I saw Hot Pod Yoga on Instagram I thought I'd give it a go. It was a …
Rachel Recommends 