Fitness routine not changed in months? Eating the same old meals on rotation?Can’t remember the last time you had a half decent convo?
There’s no denying that life got very boring in Lockdown 3.0. So why not shake things up and try new and daring?
From vegan fish fingers and chatty festivals to super speedy workouts (complete with live DJ set), we’ve made a list of some fun, quirky ways to bring some excitement back into your life – and boost your mental and physical health at the same time.
The Firestarters Virtual Festival of Conversation
Connect with strangers and spark conversation about anything from mental wellbeing to music and fitness at The Firestarters Virtual Festival of Conversation.
Running until March 31, it’s taking place on video platform URfeed and already has 500 industry-leading professionals signed up. It’s free for anyone to participate.
Find out more at thefirestarters.co.uk.
Puma footwear collection
Puma is back in the running game having launched five new styles. Deviate, Deviate Elite, Velocity, Liberate, and Eternity all feature the brand’s new foam technology, Nitro (infused with nitrogen gas).
Each style has also has specially engineered designs for female runners.
Bring The Wild Into Your Garden by Annie Burdick
Whether it’s pot planting or building a bee bungalow, Bring The Wild Into Your Garden by Annie Burdick has practical projects and helpful tips to boost local biodiversity and help native species thrive.
Buy it for £10.65 (Summersdale Publishers) from WHSmith.
AnticsFLEX workouts
Struggling for time when it comes to a workout? AnticsFLEX has created two powerful 15-minute workouts: Full Body Fat Burn (cardio focused with no equipment) and Full Body Sculpt (strength based with dumbbells).
Each class promises maximum results in a limited timeframe and comes complete with a live DJ set.
Monthly membership available for £9.99.
Dr Hauschka Day Lotions
Lightweight and silky smooth, Dr Hauschka’s new Day Lotions are perfect post-workout skin-soothers.
Each offers lasting hydration and you can choose from three options to best suit your skin type.
Available from £25 at Dr Hauschka.
Moving Mountains plant-based fish fingers
Moving Mountains has launched plant-based fish fingers.
With zero cholesterol and 10g of protein per 100g, they have a flaky texture inside and are coated in crunchy breadcrumbs to replicate the real thing.
Buy it for £3.60 (pack of ten) from Waitrose.
Mindful Extracts CBD bath bomb
Take your bathing experience to the next level with a Mindful Extracts CBD bath bomb.
There are three to choose from, but the Eucalyptus and Peppermint Oil gets our vote for its anti-inflammatory properties and 100mg full-spectrum CBD.
Buy it for £9.99 (each) from Mindful Extracts.
Varenna Activewear Collection
Luxury Italian activewear brand Varenna create 100 per cent recyclable pieces that can be made into something completely new.
The collection includes leggings, bras, tank tops, t-shirts and cardigans that offer technical capabilities in stylish designs.
Available from £70 at Varenna.
Mawé natural energy drink
Mawé natural energy drink is caffeine-free and contains sparkling guarana, pear and apple.
A blend of vitamins B5, B6, and B12 will also aid long-term energy release and reduce fatigue and tiredness.
Buy it for £6.99 (pack of four) from Mawé.
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