Get Active for the Games!

To celebrate the launch of the games and our brand new sports collection we at Topperland have been thinking of our favourite ways to keep in shape and battle the bulge, with a recent survey by the Women’s Sport and Fitness Federation suggesting that 54.2% of women want to do more sport or activity we thought we’d make it easy with these top tips!

Get Your Groove On!

With so many different types of dance out there why not try something new? Zumba is the craze that’s sweeping the nation with funky Latin music and fast paced routines it’ll leave your heart pumping and a grin on your face. Check out http://www.zumba.com/ to find a class near you.

If you’re not so confident with such a complicated routine then why not visit http://www.ceroc.org.uk/ and learn all about the exciting world of Ceroc! There are only 3 or 4 basic moves put together in a routine. It’s a great way to make new friends as you all dance the night away in pairs.

Water Baby

It’s amazing how many people forget something as simple as swimming! Did you know that just one hour of swimming will burn up to 650 calories? Why not try swimming an hour a day as not only will you be able to enjoy that afternoon KitKat completely guilt free but you’ll be in great company with our very own champion Rebecca Adlington swimming for England!

If you’re not quite up to very vigorous swimming why not try something just a bit gentler such as Water or Aqua aerobics. Great for the joins as it allows you  to exercise without putting any undue pressure on them and there’s no risk of getting hot and sweaty at all.

Power Up

It sounds very silly but a simple brisk walk every day can do wonders for your health and doesn’t have the downside of achy knees which is a common affliction of those who run very day. Why not try power walking? You may feel silly at first but try taking a friend and you’ll at least have the comfort of feeling silly together!

Alternatively you could always take up walking on weekends. If you visit http://www.walking-uk.com/nature.htm they have 57 nature walks in and around the country. Why not drag the family one day with a picnic, it’ll make a fun and memorable day out together.

Learn To Relax

It may sound like tying yourself in knots whilst breathing heavily but Topperland can confirm that Yoga is really very relaxing. There are a few basic moves to get you started that you build on in stages all whilst practicing breathing techniques. It’s great for toning up and leaves you feeling like you’re walking on air!

So let us know, what are your favourite ways to exercise? Are you a gym bunny or a couch potato and what motivates you to get active? We’ve got a fantastic range of sports Toppers coming out, why don’t you check them out and let us know what you think and if you like the look of any just remember we’ll personalise yours to suit you!

If none of these activities suit you why don’t you check out the below links for some great ideas:

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/Activelifestyle.aspx


http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/games4life.aspx/


http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/