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David Hockney once said: “People tend to forget, play is serious.” It got me thinking about how and when exercise becomes play, or if being playful can be considered ‘proper’ exercise.

What if going to the gym was more than a personal choice? What if it was part of everyday life, that society expected you to maintain a reasonable level of fitness and it was part of your normal obligations?

It is said that Churchill took at least two hot baths daily, often dictating from the bathtub and taking meetings from there. There was method in his madness, as baths are said to have several ancient healing benefits.

Tametomo was a legendary samurai warrior that used a genetic deformity to his advantage. In the current climate, there's a lot we can learn from this unlikely hero. Read on to learn how to gain your own advantage.

While Muffet was ahead of her time in going for whey protein, getting enough protein in your diet is vital in maintaining lean body mass, supporting muscle growth and fighting against sarcopenia.

We've adapted to a new way of living during lockdown, but many people have felt trapped just like Rapunzel in her tower. Fear not, let down your hair and relax with these nuggets of wisdom from Club 51's trainers.