Get Active With Bookends!

This week at Bookends HQ, we’ve been feeling inspired by all the sensational sport taking place this summer (and maybe just a little guilty that we’ve been watching it all from our sofas!), from Wimbledon, to the World Cup, and the Tour de France.

With the sun shining brightly, now’s the perfect time to grab those running shoes and get active! Here’s some bookish inspiration to get you started…

Eat, Drink, Run by Bryony Gordon

If sport doesn’t come naturally to you – this is the book for you! Bryony Gordon is a self-proclaimed ‘dawdler’ rather than a runner. But, since taking on the London Marathon, she is now a huge advocate for exercise  and the power it has on mental health. For all those who run a mile at the idea of, well, running a mile, get stuck in to this. It will inspire you to eat, drink AND RUN!

Live Well With Louise by Louise Thompson

The last two years have been a game-changer for Made in Chelsea’s Louise Thompson and she is feeling stronger than ever, both mentally and physically. In Live Well with Louise she shares her personal story for the first time, opening up about her battles with anxiety, self-confidence, her relationship with food and alcohol, and the pressures of social media. Falling in love with fitness and food have played a huge part in her journey; in the book she shares her favourite 30-minute home workouts and over 70 of the delicious recipes she loves to cook, along with lots of practical tips on how to focus on the good, simple stuff that can help us stay positive amidst the stresses and ups and downs of daily life.

For Louise, a happier wellbeing is about getting stronger in every sense, eating good food, being active, discovering the things you really enjoy, learning new skills, connecting with people, embracing imperfection and letting go of the past. Through her own experiences, she wants to inspire readers to make positive changes and motivate them to stay on the right path once they’ve found it.

Above Head Height by James Brown

If you’re letting World Cup fever get to you and can’t get enough football at the moment, try the wonderful Above Head Height by James Brown – an ode to amateur football, and a must-read for anyone who has ever played and enjoyed the beautiful game. Get inspired, get a ball and get outside with a group of friends.

Charlotte Crosby’s 30-Day Blitz

For all those who have been slow off the mark with their exercise regime this summer – it’s not too late! Still time to get in shape for that August summer holiday with Charlotte Crosby’s 30 Day Blitz.  A tried and tested plan for all those party girls who don’t have the time to hit the gym all year long. Get it done!