KATIE BRADDERS

Get active and explore

Welcome to Katie Bradders, a blog to inspire you to get active and explore new places in London, as well as abroad. I'll provide fitness tips, share my favourite outdoor spots, and give recommendations on the best places to eat and drink.

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katiebradders

Mar 28
4 min

South London’s parks

A round-up of what South London’s parks have to offer with the odd historical fact and food recommendation thrown in for good measure.

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katiebradders

Dec 31, 2020
5 min

Exploring and walking the UK

Holidays spent exploring and walking the UK offer muddy walks, delicious food, local tipples and natural beauty.

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Travelling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic

katiebradders

Aug 13, 2020
4 min

Travelling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic

My honest experience of travelling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic from London to Milan and Venice.

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katiebradders

Jun 21, 2020
5 min

Lockdown activity highlights

My lockdown activity highlights include the best chocolate cake recipe going and discovering workout videos.

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katiebradders

Mar 30, 2020
3 min

How to stay energised at home

Here's how to stay energised at home right now despite the COVID-19 pandemic, including keeping to your routine, home workouts and skipping.

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Six lessons learnt from six years of exercise

katiebradders

Feb 16, 2020
5 min

Six lessons learnt from six years of exercise

Here are my six lessons I’ve learnt from six years of exercise that will give you some ideas and motivation to progress your own workouts.

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katiebradders

Jan 1, 2020
4 min

My running rehab

My running rehab has been a real insight and experience. I realise that I’d completely neglected mobility and strength exercises.

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katiebradders

Oct 12, 2019
4 min

My running journey

I used to absolutely detest running. Yet, this weekend, I'm running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on behalf of Asthma UK.

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katiebradders

Sep 17, 2019
4 min

How to get active on holiday

There are lots of ways to get active on holiday that do not mean a habitual morning gym session. Here’s a quick round up of my suggestions.

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katiebradders

Aug 13, 2019
4 min

Fancy a gelato walking tour of London?

Gelato provides the motivation needed for a long walk through London. Here are my favourite four gelaterias with accompanying walking routes

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katiebradders

Jul 24, 2019
4 min

How to fit in exercise around work

You can make use of your existing routine to fit in exercise around work, giving you less excuses and more fitness gains.

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katiebradders

Jul 14, 2019
4 min

Sky Garden sunrise yoga class

Yoga is a great way to relax the mind, stretch muscles and improve balance. Here's my review of London's Sky Garden sunrise yoga class.

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katiebradders

Jun 29, 2019
5 min

London life hacks to be healthier

There are lots of London life hacks to be healthier while you live and work in the city; you just need to tap into them.

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katiebradders

Jun 18, 2019
3 min

Fun London cycling cafés

I can’t help but notice all of the fun London cycling cafés that are popping up. So, here is my quick round-up of some of the best ones.

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Top five self guided London walking routes

katiebradders

Jun 15, 2019
6 min

Top five self guided London walking routes

These top five self guided London walking routes will give you more than a little bit of inspiration.

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