I work with a team of guys all younger than me. I’ve only just snuck the wrong side of 30 but at times I can hear myself sounding like a (very on-trend) 70 year old, as I bumble on about the benefits of Chiropractic care, Yoga and Pilates. It all started two years ago when […]
Chappers, Sweatlife is returning! For those of you who attended last year, I imagine you’re already in the Cobra (Bhujangasana), limbering up for the occasion and seeking out your best lycra. For those of you who didn’t, allow me to elaborate. Last year, one of our favourite apparel brands, Lululemon, hosted a one-day fitness expo, […]
In the past few years, we’ve witnessed an absolute boom in athleisure style. It’s been showcased on many a runway, featured in a hoard of street style looks and even been fused with tailoring; and you know what, it’s been refreshing. It’s important to undo that top button, roll up those sleeves and and have […]
We’ve all been there before on New Year’s Eve; making slurred promises to ourselves, that we’ll do Dry January, eat properly, start running or get to the gym more often. Whether you cracked on day one, or caved in to a big night out with the guys, this guide will help you revaluate and get […]
I was thinking the other day, us British chaps still are a little too stiff upper lip when it comes to trying new things and embracing new cultures and trends. Let’s face it, here’s plenty of us who’d have held on to a Nokia 33-10 and a Windows 97′ desktop if work and modern society would’ve allowed […]
Fitness is very much like fashion when it comes to trends; Last year’s sweet potato is this year’s avocado (Do not get me started on those smoothie bowls) whilst bodypump has been given the cold shoulder in favour of yoga in 2017. Anyway, on the topic of yoga, I’ve often listened to friends harp on about its benefits: ‘Seriously old […]
As someone who appreciates sleep, I have a tendency of leaving my flat at the very last minute, which often means I skip breakfast. Now, as sensible adults, I’m sure you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When I was given the opportunity to try Herbalife’s Formula 1—a meal replacement […]
Yeah, your barista may know your coffee order by heart, even if they always spell your name wrong on the cup – but do you ever feel like there’s more to your morning than caffeine beans? We’ve rounded up out top five contenders for your morning wake up call that will leave you feeling positively pepped […]
On a recent Friday morning, I hauled myself out of bed at an ungodly hour and made my way to Ministry Does Fitness for the 6:45 am showcase class. I was promised banging beats and an epic workout, and I was not disappointed. Ministry of Fitness is a smart, boutique gym under the Arches near […]
Last week we attended an event hosted by Van Loon Sport, who are an independent ski fashion studio, designing for a new generation of skiers. Established by Greg Stidolph in 2014, the brand was born out of Greg’s frustration with the luxury ski-wear market. Stale design choices and unexciting garments had filled the market space, […]
Lately we’ve been fortunate to sample an array of London’s finest fitness classes. One that caught our attention was an invite to try HIIT Yoga at Fresh Ground, Clapham. Yoga and HIIT, how does that work? High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT classes have been thriving in the fitness world for the past couple of […]
The emergence of cycling as a means of getting from A-to-B and an obsession for many has thrown up some uncomfortable challenges for the style-conscious gentleman – especially now that temperatures are plummeting. Since the London Olympics, cycling’s popularity has ballooned; commuters, weekend warriors and highly committed competitive cyclists do battle for their piece of […]
BLOK is a fitness space in Clapton, London, located in a very stylish refurbished Victorian tram depot. It’s a boutique gym with two studios, full of original characterful features: exposed brick, vaulted concrete ceilings and cast iron pillars. The Dapper Chapper received an invite to attend their iconic BLOK-fit class and I leapt at the chance […]
Inspired by the heroics of Team GB in Rio I signed up to the Nike Unlimited You experience at the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, London last Saturday I joined 100 bleary-eyed but exited fitness fanatics at 8am on Saturday for a fitness class with a difference – a Kobox boxing class, followed by an intense […]
