As we go into the winter months, the days get shorter and the nights get longer so understanding and acknowledging seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) is vital. SAD (a fitting acronym) is better known as […]
The Best Online Workout Channels For at Home Exercise
Sarah shares her favourite online workout channels that she has been loving. Each channel caters to different needs, such as no-jump workouts, so there’s something for everyone!
The Worry With Exercising Excessively
Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or you’re trying to get back your summer body, people are pledging to exercise more and live a healthier lifestyle, and this should be greatly encouraged. The common assumption […]
10 ways to de-stress now that exams are done.
There’s no two ways about it, exams are stressful. But now, thankfully, for most of us they’re over. So here are 10 ways to de-stress now that you’re free. Meet your friends for a coffee […]
Body positivity: the ‘perfect body’ does not exist
In this world social media presents us with models with very small frames, muscular frames, or whatever else is deemed fashionable – and we’re told this is the ‘perfect’ body. This leads to many young […]
In the Spotlight: Yoga Society
This week, The Gryphon interviews Stephanie, a committee member on LUU’s Yoga Society. Yoga is not just physical exercise but a form of spiritual and mental meditation originating in India. The LUU Yoga Society is […]
The Gryphon interviews Olympic heptathlete Louise Hazel
FRESHERS’ week is infamous for students around the UK drinking copious amounts of alcohol and attending over-hyped events at questionable nightclubs. For many, exercise and healthy living is the last thing on their minds as they re-acclimatise themselves […]
Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
Yoga Society’s Social Secretary, Alice Loveys Jervoise, translates what the different styles of Yoga mean. Intimidated by the complex sounding-names? This handy guide from The Yoga Society explains the different types of yoga to help you choose which […]
Features | The top five New Year stereotypes
We are now well into the second month of 2014 and, statistically, the vast majority of people will have already terribly failed their new year’s resolutions. However there are still some brave souls desperate to […]
Why are we sweating?
We are special. Along with luscious locks, mammary glands, and a neocortex, we are one of the only groups that sweat. Our stinky glands are a common characteristic among mammals, providing evidence of shared ancestry. […]