Workout Wednesday: Beginners Swim Session

There’s no better time to start swimming than summer: the mornings are light, meaning getting up early isn’t a drag; or if you chose to swim in an outdoor lido, you’re not going to freeze your bits off! For all those swimming...

Chocolate: Can It Really Be Good For You?

We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it – life is all about balance, and that means treating yourself occasionally. Chocolate is the world’s favourite treat: 7.6 million tonnes of retail chocolate was consumed worldwide in 2017; with Switzerland leading the...

Mental Health Mondays: What It’s Really Like To Get Hypnotherapy

It’s time to bust some myths! In the past 10 years, Hypnotherapy has transformed since the days of Paul McKenna and the TV stage ‘Hypnotism’ of the 90’s. There are no swinging pendulums or pocket watches.  In fact, Sports Hypnotherapy is currently...

The Best Workouts In London: Frame

With Frame opening a brand-new studio in Farringdon just as we were planning another blog in our series of favourite workouts in London (check out our last post on UN1T, here), we thought it was the perfect time to give you the...

Summer Feels Workout Playlist

For regular readers of the Neat blog, you’ll know that we LOVE a good workout playlist when our motivation needs a boost. In honour of the London heatwave, our latest playlist is all about those Summer feels – perfect for getting you...

10 Things You Didn't Know About Wimbledon

With the World Cup and Wimbledon both going on this Summer, it really is a dreamy couple of weeks any sports fanatics. Even if you’re not mad into tennis, Wimbledon fortnight is always a fun time in London, and is a great...

Is Water The Only Thing I Can Make My Shake With?

Although protein supplements can support your lifestyle in a multitude of ways, protein shakes are most commonly consumed after a workout to boost recovery and repair muscles. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion over whether this should be strictly...

Mental Health Mondays: Loneliness Is An Epidemic

Stereotypically seen as an issue solely affecting elderly widows, loneliness is growing rapidly in commonality, and not just in the over 70’s. Yet, according to the Office of Statistics, from 2016 to 2017, there were 5% of adults in England who reported...

Everything You Need To Know About The Wimbledon Queue

Whether you’re a huge tennis fan or just want an excuse to enjoy a Pimm’s and some strawberries and cream out in the sunshine, Wimbledon is a great day out that we would highly recommend. If you weren’t lucky enough to come...

Neat Events: What To Expect At Summer Streets!

We’re not quite sure how, but July is already upon us and we’re gearing up for another year of Summer Streets! For those who didn’t experience the fun last year, Summer Streets is when Regent St becomes pedestrianised for the first four...

Reasons To Start CrossFit

Ever wondered whether CrossFit could be the sport for you? We're handing over to personal trainer, health and fitness blogger and CrossFitter, Lauren Hunter, to give you the lowdown on why it's so great:  CrossFit has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially...

Can You Take A Protein Supplement If You Don’t Exercise?

Protein supplements aren’t just for heavy gym-goers and professional athletes and can actually be helpful for people of all different lifestyles. When considering if it’s something that could benefit you, you’ll need to look at your diet, lifestyle and activity levels.  For...

Escape the City in 1 Hour: Bishop Stortford Edition

We’re back with another edition in our Escape The City Series! Bishop Stortford might not be top of your list of places to visit, however, it’s actually a great place to get a little country air and workout with our Ambassadors, Tom...

Which Supplements Are Right for Your Goal?

Simply put, different supplements support different people’s lifestyle’s, and what works for one person might not work for another. Although our products are designed to be versatile, you wouldn’t expect a 5-foot 3 vegan to eat the same as a 6-foot 2...

What To Expect at lululemon's Sweatlife Festival!

This weekend, lululemon’s Sweatlife festival is back and this year it’s going to be BIGGER than ever – we’re talking two whole days of sweat, meditation, and of course, protein shakes! Come down to Tobacco docks to try out some of London’s...

What Is Whey Protein?

Protein powder comes in various blends, but the most widely consumed is Whey Protein. Whey Protein starts its life as milk, which is then separated into curds and whey. Curds go to the manufacture of cheese, while whey is filtered to remove...

Insomnia: Not Just a Bad Night's Sleep

For anyone who's ever suffered from insomnia, they'll know it's far more than just a bad night's sleep. For this week's Mental Health Mondays blog, we're handing over to Neuroscience Student at King’s College London & Mental Health advocate, Ella Stanley who's...

Healthy Food Guide: London Bridge

After 2 wonderful years on the river in South West London, by February our growing team meant that Neat's Battersea home was getting a little crowded, so it was time to relocate our HQ to the Southbank. Over the last few months...

Healthy Eating Week: Back To Basics Nutrition

This week is the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week, which is all about raising awareness for the charity and educating the general public on how to eat a little healthier, to live a little better, and longer! When it comes to nutrition,...

Partner Workout With Pete Pallai

We all struggle for motivation from time to time, and when this happens it’s a good idea to mix up your usual workout routine to make things fun again. So, next time you’re in need of inspiration, grab your partner or friend...

Does Protein Powder Fill You Up?

Feeling full, also referred to as satiety, is a sensation that can begin before you start eating, according to the satiety cascade model by Blundell, Rogers and Hill. The idea is that cognitive and sensory signals that your body creates at the...

Eating To Improve Your Mental Health

We’ve all experienced how periods of eating little nutritious food, can have a huge impact on our moods, making us feel sluggish, tired and irritable. So, it’s unsurprising that food can be a great tool for boosting your overall mental wellness. Although...

Chill Out Yoga Playlist

Like many, we’re guilty of putting a little too much focus on intense workout classes and neglecting our stretching and mobility work. However, these recovery sessions are crucial and can actually boost your performance as well as just keeping your body healthy and...

Why Does Protein Build Muscle?

Protein powders have long been associated with bodybuilding, and while we’re advocates for protein powder & supplements being for any lifestyle, there’s a reason that those people who are looking to build muscle, turn to protein powder.     Studies have shown...

Why More Men Should Try Pilates...

If you’re a male who thinks Pilates isn’t for you or is too easy, read this post and get your glutes to a class! If you sit at a desk all day, have any back issues or lift heavy weights in the...

Smart Swaps For World Environment Day

Today is World Environment Day! Environmental issues are a hot topic at the moment, and rightly so. According to recent press (which you can find here), “there are now 46,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometre of the world's oceans, killing a...

7 Awesome Books About Mental Health You Need To Read

Mental Health is deeply complex and at times confusing, especially as it can present such a multitude of symptoms that have no “one-size-fits-all” cause or cure. However, what we do know about mental illness is that the more we talk and educate...

The Best Workouts In London: UN1T

Gone are the days where your local leisure centre is the only place offering gym classes. London is full of different studios, and whether you want to lift weights, run hard or stretch it out, there’s something for everyone. We’ve tried our...

Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Sporty Dads

Clean out of ideas for what to buy your Old Man for Father’s Day? He might say he “doesn’t need anything”, but that’s no excuse to buy him another lame pair of novelty socks. This year, try one of these thoughtful gifts...

Workout Tips: How To Reduce DOMS

Has a heavy week of training got you limping around like you’ve doubled in age? We always say that prevention is better than cure, but when it’s too late for that and you’re struggling to get down the stairs or stand up...

Easy Recipes For A Tasty Desk-Fast

That’s right, desk-fast! If you’re anything like us, mornings are rushed enough without whipping up a full breakfast spread before you leave the house. But eating breakfast at your desk doesn’t have to mean spending all your money at Pret or eating...

Escape the City in 1 Hour: The Cambridge Edition

As much as we love London, sometimes the fast-pace and hectic lifestyle all gets a little too much. Which is exactly why we’re always on the hunt for a great place to escape the city, get some fresh air and explore, without...

Wellness Trends: What's An Adaptogen?

We’re back to tackle another wellness trend, and this week we’re looking at adaptogens – the new superfoods on the block. This scientific-sounding group of plants and herbs first became popular with US-based wellness bloggers (and of course, Goop), and now the...

Workout With Neat Ambassador Jamie-Ray

We’re here to show that being fit doesn’t have to be overly-complicated or expensive. Try this HIIT workout from Neat Ambassador and fitness personality, Jamie-Ray Hartshorne, which needs absolutely no equipment and will take you less than 20 minutes to complete. It’s...

FAQ's: Does Protein Make You Fat?

This is such a common question and we get asked it a lot. We’ll start at the beginning:   Protein is made from amino acids, which are the building blocks of our body. They make our cells, our hair, our skin, our...

Mental Health Mondays: Top Tips for Improving Your Mindset

Blur once said, Modern Life is Rubbish. While we don’t wholeheartedly agree with this statement, the amazing stuff that makes living in 2018 great, also brings a whole host of pressures, stress and worry. It can sometimes feel like your life is...

National Vegetarian Week: The Best Veggie Restaurants in London

Gone are the days where either spinach and ricotta tortellini or mushroom risotto is the only veggie-option on every restaurant menu. Especially in London, we’re pretty lucky that whether we're after brunch or a five-course dinner, we have a wealth of plant-based...

National Vegetarian Week: Top Tips For Going Veggie

Considering turning veggie but worried that the smell of those sizzling sausages during BBQ season might be too much to handle? This week is National Vegetarian Week, so there’s no time like the present to think about how much meat you're consuming...

Why Sport is so Great for Your Mental Health

When it comes to exercise, many of us are motivated by the thought of getting fitter, stronger, and improving our bodies. However, working out can also be a helpful coping mechanism for people who suffer from mental health issues. When someone’s mental...

Our Most Popular Products

If there’s one thing we get asked time and time again, it’s which of our products is best? It can be a little tricky to answer because everyone has different needs and goals, and flavour-preference is pretty subjective. Some people love a...

Mental Health Awareness Week: A Mindful Guide to Digital Sanity 

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, with a focus on stress, so we’ve asked our mental wealth Ambassador Natalie from @CalmerRama to share some insight into what she sees most in her work as a stress & anxiety therapist, including the...

5 Recipes For International Hummus Day

Once upon a time, hummus was found solely at traditional, Middle-Eastern meals, but now it is as much of a Western fridge essential as eggs, milk and bread. Thanks to its wonderous versatility, it’s the perfect way to spruce up a dull...

Wellness Trends: Going Bulletproof

We like to think we’re pretty open-minded when it comes to most unusual wellness trends: we’ll give most weird and wacky workout classes a try, we’ll experiment with sneaking extra vegetables into sweet desserts and we’re even happy to give meditation or...

The Best Places In London For An Outdoor Workout

The weather is warming up and we're finally seeing some sunshine in London that lasts well into the evenings. And what better way is there to get in your workout than by heading outside and soaking up a little Vit. D? Whatever your...

Mental Health Mondays: The Power of Switching Off

Social Media is a pretty incredible thing. It’s the way we find out about cool new brands, keep in touch with family and friends, and, of course, share hilarious memes around the office. For us here at Neat, it’s an awesome way...

What You Need To Know About Tour De Yorkshire

British cycling fanatics, listen up (Mamils, we’re looking at you). The biggest UK cycling event of the year has kicked off, taking place between the 3-6 May across Yorkshire. With 8 start and finish locations, the 2018 race combines some epic cycling performances...

Wellness Trends: Body Brushing

In the world of wellness, trends change quicker than the wind, and it can be easy to get swept away with the hype, suddenly committing yourself to a new way of eating, working out or practising self-care. Yet, often the evidence is...

Top Tips for a Healthy Trip to Japan

Best known for being the home of anime, bullet trains, sumo wrestlers and the world's most bizarre novelty experiences, Japan is also a great destination for any travellers seeking out fresh food and active adventures. From cultural practices that will boost your wellness...

The Neat Bars Are Here!

If you’ve been browsing our website or have been lucky enough to see us at an event in the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed our brand new arrival...   That's right, The Neat Bars are finally here! Our brand...

How Do You Top Yours? 5 Ways To Use Your Protein Pancake Mix

Anyone can make pancakes (especially with our awesome Protein Pancake Mix), but its how you finish them off that really counts. Here at Neat, we like to consider ourselves somewhat experts when it comes to pancake toppings, so we put together some...