What’s New In Health & Fitness This Month
Cannaray
If you’re yet to dabble in CBD, look no further than British brand Cannaray, whose science-supported formulas are designed to help you manage your mental and physical health. In a line-up consisting of everything from tinctures to balms and capsules, there’s something for everyone. Our favourites include the Oral Drops – subtly flavoured with juniper lime and coconut oil – and the Muscle Balm, packed with 250mg of CBD as well as arnica and eucalyptus to provide relief from achy muscles.
Visit Cannaray.co.uk
Bang & Olufsen X On
Sports collaborations don’t get better than this. Cult Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen and Swiss sports shoe brand On have created the ultimate running kit. The hot-off-the-press, carbon fibre-infused Cloudboom trainer was specifically designed for the demands of high-speed marathon racing, while the E8 Sport On Edition earphones boast a seven-hour battery life and are fully waterproof. Created with elite athlete input, this collab is everything you need to smash your next PB.
Visit On-Running.com and Bang-Olufsen.com
Jimmy Joy
Whether you’re looking to reduce your meat consumption, improve your diet or lose a few lockdown pounds, check out Jimmy Joy’s nutritionally complete powder meal replacement. A blend of oats, soy, golden flaxseed and rice flour, Jimmy Joy’s shakes provide nutritionist-approved amounts of carbs, protein, fats and fibre as well as 26 micronutrients (including gut-boosting probiotics) for a perfectly balanced diet. Suitable for vegans, all Jimmy Joy products use only natural ingredients with a high bioavailability, and real fruit as flavouring. The range consists of shakes as well as pre-mixed drinks and bars – try the Sample Pack to get going.
Visit JimmyJoy.com
Bookman
Whether you’ve always been a keen cyclist or have recently embraced the new era of urban travel, Bookman’s bike accessories are worth knowing about. The Stockholm-based brand is on a mission to make cycling safe and fun, and its reflective lights have been crafted with the latest tech and minimalist Scandi functionality. Discreet and easy to fit without adding clutter to your bike, Bookman’s Curve Front Light is set to be this summer’s hottest cycling accessory – you heard it here first. Plus, all lights are USB rechargeable and 100% weather resistant, making them perfect for the unreliable British summer.
Visit Bookman.se
Balance Box
If your nutrition has fallen by the wayside, enlist the help of the Balance Box experts to get you back on track. Its new Rejuvenating Box delivers nutritionally dense ingredients to boost energy levels, fuel endorphins and get blood sugar back on an even keel. With dishes including cashew butter on rye bread, smoked salmon ceviche and tandoori-spiced halloumi as well as daily snacks, this nutrient-rich programme never feels like deprivation.
Visit BalanceBox.com
House of Wisdom
If you feel like you’re always in a headlong rush, or find yourself overwhelmed by the current state of the world, head down to House of Wisdom, a first-of-its-kind self-development wellness space on Regent’s Place. Opening on 17th August, the 2,500 sq ft studio is the definition of an urban sanctuary, offering classes that span sound healing to breathwork and life coaching. Classes have been designed to help you achieve balance and connection – think of this place as a gym for your mind.
Visit HouseOfWisdomStudio.com
Dr Barbara Sturm Sleep Food
With scores of studies linking sleep deprivation with everything from diabetes to depression, it’s never been more on-trend to hit snooze. Now available on Mr Porter, Dr Barbara Sturm’s Sleep Food has been cleverly formulated to calm body and mind. St John’s Wort and 5-HTP will naturally increase your body’s levels of serotonin and dopamine while valerian supports sleep quality. Plus, a hefty dose of B vitamins will trigger the relaxation of muscles and help balance the nervous system, while lemon balm will settle frantic minds.
Visit MrPorter.com
Omar Mansour Online Coaching
Hit a workout wall? Co-founder of Track Life LDN and elite PT Omar Mansour (aka @MrOMG) can get you through it. His recently launched online training platform is a sure-fire solution for achieving your fitness goals – whether it’s running a faster 5k, building strength, or fat loss. From £150 a month, packages include a bespoke workout plan with video and imagery, a personalised nutritional plan, and weekly check-ins with Omar to keep you on track.
Visit OmarMansour.co.uk
Lido
A stylish summer addition to your coffee table, Lido by journalist and architectural historian Christopher Beanland is a celebration of outdoor swimming. Illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography as well as archive images, this tome explores the history of outdoor pools, spanning their beginnings in the Victorian era to some of the world’s most famous lidos today. From Bondi Beach’s Iceberg Pools to the 137m seawater pool in Vancouver, Lido will transport you to sunnier climes.
Visit Waterstones.com
The Nue Co The Pill
Known for its forward-thinking, next-gen supplement formulations, The Nue Co is branching into skincare. Responding to research showing 70% of British adults (men included) don’t believe natural skincare works, its latest offering is proof a product can be clean and seriously effective. Supercharged with 27 non-toxic, high-potency active ingredients, The Pill is a breakthrough serum that will resurface, hydrate and reduce inflammation. Promising to improve your complexion and transform skin health within one month, it’s designed to show that grooming doesn’t need to be complicated.
Visit TheNueCo.com
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