Keeping Fit

Today sees the launch of the UK's first Core Exercise Clinic, a new type of clinic combining medical advice and fitness expertise under one roof.

Watching the thousands of people taking part in the Flora London Marathon may hopefully inspire some viewers to start a new fitness regime.

Sport England announces an investment of £5,103,690 into community sports clubs and coaches in the North West. A total of £38.3 million is being invested throughout England to get more people involved in sport.

Lynsey’s brand new DVD ‘Taking Control’ is designed to teach women how to combat attacks from violent crime. Fuelled by a fierce attack by a stranger, Lynsey received training from a 9th Dan Black Belt Ju-Jitsu master and an American Crime Prevention Officer with 20 years in the US Police Force.

Amazon.co.uk has launched its new Sports & Leisure Store, providing customers with a massive selection of sports, health and fitness products, all under one virtual roof. Visitors to Amazon.co.uk will be able to choose from thousands of individual lines, including many available via their third party merchants.

In adidas’ new global campaign athletes take us behind the scenes to a pivotal place in their journey to Impossible is Nothing. adidas presents the evolution of its brand thought Impossible is Nothing with a campaign that encourages everyone to take their first step in reaching their impossible. Through stories of real people attempting and achieving what once seemed like impossible goals, adidas hopes to inspire people to think about their own obstacles and how to overcome them.

Duncan Wong is the new yogi to the stars. The creator of Yogic Arts, a synthesis of Ashtanga Yoga, the ancient systems of Korean Buddhist Gung Fu and Thai massage therapy, he is teacher of choice to Madonna, Sting and Demi Moore.

Coming new and exclusive to LIVINGtv2 is the second series of the hit New Zealand health and fitness show. The show’s presenters, health expert Damian Kristof and personal trainer Lee-Anne Wann, aim to transform the unhealthy lifestyles of overweight New Zealanders by challenging them to fight the flab and get fit in just two months. Offering sensible advice and giving them an ultimate temptation test along the way, the duo really push their chubby charges to the max.

Davina: My Pre and Post Natal Workouts is Davina McCall’s brand new fitness DVD aimed solely at expectant mums and those who have just given birth. With the help of her personal trainer, Jackie Wren, they have put together two safe, low-impact routines, which feature elements of toning, stretching, pilates and relaxation for women of all ages at any stage of pregnancy including a specially devised routine to do 6 weeks post birth which focuses on getting your pre-baby body back.

Children at schools in deprived areas are to be given pedometers as part of a £494,000 project to motivate inactive children to become fitter. Public Health Minister Caroline Flint has launched the National School Pedometer Programme, which will see 250 schools in deprived areas across the country be given 45,000 pedometers, to encourage children to become more active.