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London Fitness: Spinning

Ellis

Back in the days before I actually owned a studio membership and developed a class addiction, I used to go to the gym weekly (or at least I went through phases where I went weekly) and use the equipment on offer. That inevitably involved a bike because that something I could figure out how to use without hurting myself. However, when it comes to exercise classes, in the past I have shied away from spin classes. They’re hard the first few I did I didn’t enjoy as much as other classes, however I have slowly started to come round to it. Plus, one thing all my spin classes have had in common is that they are a very good workout.

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Eight green spaces to find in London

Ellis

I have spent the majority of my life living in the Kent countryside – pretty in the middle of a field where there’s more sheep than people. It was very picturesque – sprawling green fields, lambs jumping around in the spring and ducklings hatching in my back garden – but I prefer the hustle and bustle of a city, and London could not be more hustley and bustley if it tried. Although I love living here, it’s a pretty stressful city and I do miss Kent more than I thought I would. Happily, however, there is a huge variety of things to do in London – many of which provide a slice of the greenery and the peace I have been missing. Continue reading “Eight green spaces to find in London”

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London Fitness: Barre & Ballet

Ellis

Last summer, I went to my first ever ballet performance and I loved it. It made me wish I’d stuck with those ballet lessons I’d started taking when I was about six. Now, sadly, I feel my chance to become a ballerina has passed. The word “graceful” really isn’t one that many/anyone would really associate with me and I’m not sure that’s something I can ever change. Likewise the word coordinated. Plus I like Domino’s too much to ever be in that kind of shape. But I figured I do have it in me to at least try barre – a kind of ballet-inspired aerobics workout. That’s probably the closest I can get. Continue reading “London Fitness: Barre & Ballet”

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Four places to stuff yourself with Lebanese food in London

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I’d never given much thought to Lebanese food until the first time I actually tried some. I haven’t looked back since because my first mezze feast was so tasty. I now jump at the chance to get me some Lebanese food and these are the places I have found so far: Continue reading “Four places to stuff yourself with Lebanese food in London”

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A Visit to Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty at V&A Museum in London

Ellis

Months ago, I received a Facebook message from a friend who wanted to get a group together to visit the Alexander McQueen exhibition – Savage Beauty – when it arrived in London. It’s reputation had landed from New York before the exhibition had got here itself and so, at first, I was very up for going. Then I saw the ticket price – £16, which is not great for a girl on a budget. For that reason, I turned her down. Continue reading “A Visit to Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty at V&A Museum in London”