The Secret To Unshakable Body Confidence
Marie Claire - UK|July 2019

The secret to unshakable body confidence? Strength, energy, smooth skin and a mindset that appreciates just how amazing you really are (whatever your shape)

Lisa Oxenham
The Secret To Unshakable Body Confidence

MINDFUL FITNESS

There’s truth in the saying that you’ll never regret a workout. Feeling fit and strong builds inner and outer confidence. Short on time? Tap into this summer’s trend for 45-minute strength and HIIT sessions, which are proven to give the fastest results. ‘We include a Versaclimber in between circuit training,’ says Nathalie Schyllert, CEO of wellness brand Bodyism. ‘This boosts the heart and speeds up metabolism for more than 24 hours after the session.’ Mindful exercising is also where you should be directing your energy, adds Schyllert. ‘Today, there’s a big focus on the air we’re inhaling in gyms. There’s toxic air from the particle matter in rubber mats and CO2 levels outweigh oxygen due to recycled air,’ she says. ‘We breathe harder when we work out and through our mouths, which means we bypass the nose – our body’s natural filter.’ That’s why Bodyism uses Bubble Air filtration. Running crosscountry is another answer and being around nature promotes happy hormones. Asics’ new Meteride trainer, £220, has a curved, gel sole that works by shifting the body weight forward, propelling joggers and making a run much less demanding.

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