Wellbeing

Stop fussing! And other lockdown lessons

Parenting can be a little fraught when you're essentially under siege in your own house. So we decided to talk to our young people to find out what they think we could be doing better.
Best wellbeing podcasts for 2021

January is wellness month and while we can’t go to the gym and drink protein smoothies with our friends, we can go on long solo walks with inspirational podcasts. Here’s Muddy’s pick.
Witness the fitness! 5 get-fit tips from a pro

Want to unleash your svelte inner self in 2021? Meet local fitness guru, Lean with Leanne, who wants to help you get fit not just for New Year, but for life.
Best wellbeing podcasts for 2021

January is wellness month and while we can’t go to the gym and drink protein smoothies with our friends, we can go on long solo walks with inspirational podcasts. Here’s Muddy’s pick.
Is your sex life suffering in lockdown?

Is lockdown 3.0 wrecking your sex life and pushing your relationship to the limits? We hear you. Read on for our expert guide on how to Covid-proof your love life.
Wellbeing boost! 7 daily rituals to try now

Want to start 2021 with a spring in your step? Step away from the caffeine and biccies and try these energy-boosting tips from Kineta Tea's Leane Tilley.
The only 5 resolutions you need to keep in 2021

January is traditionally a time for making ridiculous promises and then feeling shame by failing to keep them. Not this year: we’ve been through enough.
7 steps to better sleep during a pandemic

You've downed a chamomile tea, ignored your phone for an hour and mentally shoved your 900th sheep over a gate - but still can't get to sleep. Sound familiar? Read on for our guide to getting some Z's during lockdown.
Ready, steady, shop indie!

You want to 'shop small' but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here's how you can help too.
Lockdown anxiety: 7 ways to keep it in check

Lockdown is back and with it, hours and hours to listen to the rising panic in our heads. Don’t fancy that much? Nor us, so read on.
How to be healthy in lockdown #2

Another lockdown driving you to drink? (naughty) Muddy's turning over a new leaf with a healthy mint matcha you'll love.
Walkies! Cold weather walking gear to pick up now

Gyms are closed (as is practically everything else), so we're getting our exercise fix with some long winter walks. Here's all the gear you'll need to stretch those legs this season.
Working (out) from home: 5 on-demand exercise classes

Tear your eyes away from Netflix and get moving with these streaming fitness classes. No excuses now!
J’adore / J’abhor – Daylight Saving Hours

The clocks went back this week and the nights truly are closing in. Two Muddy staffers battle out the pros and the cons.
Fancy a clay date?

Mr Muddy's head on a stick after forgetting to unstack the dishwasher again? No, it's art daaaarling! Muddy goes on taster day at North Tawton's Sculpture School.
This girl can!

Juggling motherhood, jiggly bits and the barriers to exercising, This Girl Can is back with its brand new campaign for National Fitness Day and we LOVE it! Take a look at the latest ad here...
You SHALL go to the Hall!

Wondering where to book now spa lockdown has ended? Your Muddy Godmother is here to virtually transport you to the wonderful world of Boringdon Hall & Spa.
Position of the week

Not like that, naughty - we're talking about Pilates! Time to hit the refresh button and try something new. This week we're doing The Supine Twist. It's great for whittling the waistline.
8 of the best… bras for running

Running the one thing keeping you sane? Just for you we've rounded up (er, excuse the pun) the best high support running bras - all perfect for your daily exercise hit.
The coolest biking gear for lockdown miles

Unleash your inner cyclista with our roundup of the best kit to wear on your daily cycle. Let's go!
Gotta Have It

Planning a garden Easter egg hunt? Better hide this one from the kids - it's the UK's first Cannabis Easter Egg. Ready, steady, munchy!
6 of the best… candle subscriptions

Ooooh, something smells lovely! These clever candle subscriptions make a thoughtful winter gift (even if it's for yourself - shhhhh, we won't tell).
Pamper day? Four luxe London wellbeing destinations

Feeling frazzled? London day trips aren't just for shopping/drinking/sightseeing - get thee to the city for a turbo-charged wellbeing fix.
Three bonkers wellbeing trends for 2020

Will you be, um, honouring your vagina this year?
J’adore/ J’abhor

Feeling it for 2020's New Year's Resolutions or think they're a total waste of time? Muddy ed-in-chief Hero and HQ staffer Nancy duke it out.
How to be happy in 2019

New Year, new chance to give yourself a great big shot of positive energy with one of these 28 inspirational ideas.