Smash your New Year goals

After December’s indulgences, it’s fairly common to feel like you’re not at peak health. Many of us will be feeling sluggish, but a new year is always a good reason to turn over a new leaf and get yourself feeling happier and healthier. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, cut down on sugar, or simply get more sleep, we’re here to help you get 2022 off to a flying start!

Workout wellness

Apparently, 12% of all new gym sign-ups happen in January when we all have the best of intentions. If you’ve joined a gym recently, we commend you. Whether you’re off to a kettlebell class or perfecting your deadlifts, you’ll want to make sure you’re well prepared for your workout. This is especially important if you have any issues with your joints.

CS Medic does a great range, including their Knee Support in Medium. Suitable for both sporting and everyday use, it’s easy to fit and made from a high quality, knitted elasticated material. It provides firm, effective support and retains heat to stimulate blood flow and accelerate healing.

For a post-gym product to soothe any aches and pains, Bells Healthcare Muscle Rub 40g is a great-value topical ointment that relieves pain in aching joints and muscles. Massage gently into the affected area two or three times daily for optimum relief.

Once you’ve completed a sweaty session, you’ll probably want to freshen up (your colleagues and friends probably want you to as well! NIVEA MEN Gym Kit Ready Gift Set contains everything you need to clean up after a workout, including shower gel, shampoo, antiperspirant and body creme. Great for that post-gym sense of smugness!

Sound asleep

Research suggests that 36% of UK adults struggle to get to sleep at least on a weekly basis. It’s a frustrating problem to have, especially if you’re juggling work and family life and want to be on the ball. Kalms Night One-a-Night Tablets 21’s are a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, and can be really useful to break any spells of bad sleep. They include Valerian root extract, which can help with relaxation and reduce anxiety.

Sticking to the diet

The dreaded diet. It’s at the heart of many people’s New Year’s resolutions, but it doesn’t have to make you miserable. By making small changes to your eating and drinking habits, you can make a big difference to your overall health. If you love a few cups of coffee during the day, why not replace that spoonful (or two) of sugar with a sweetener? Canderel Low Calorie Sweetener Tablets 150’s can go in tea, coffee – or even in a protein shake – for some instant, calorie-free sweetness.

Whatever your New Year’s goals, we wish you the best of luck. You’ve got this!