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TomTom launches new range of GPS watches

TomTom launches new range of GPS watches

TomTom has launched a new range of GPS watches to deliver at-a-glance performance information for runners, cyclists and swimmers.

£7 billion of potential savings if exercise given increased priority

£7 billion of potential savings if exercise given increased priority

Over £7 billion of savings could be achieved if each person in the UK took the government’s recommended daily amount of exercise.

Power walking top tips

Power walking top tips

Did you know that 42% of breast cancer cases could be avoided by developing healthier lifestyle choices?

Children playing outside just half as much as their parents

Children playing outside just half as much as their parents

Modern children spend just half the time playing outdoors than their parents did when they were young, a study has revealed.

Jump into your bikini body

Jump into your bikini body

Despite what seems like the longest winter ever, summer is just around the corner and if you want to look your best for the warmer months ahead, now is the time to start getting in shape.

Cycle Surgery builds ‘biggest ever’ road bike for Britain’s tallest policeman

Cycle Surgery builds ‘biggest ever’ road bike for Britain’s tallest policeman

Leading bike store, Cycle Surgery has built its biggest ever road bike for customer, PC Anthony Wallyn who, at 7’2”, is officially the UK’s tallest policeman.

£260m a year blown on home fitness fixes that fail

£260m a year blown on home fitness fixes that fail

In a bid to lose weight or tone up, UK adults spent more than £1billion over the last five years on home health and fitness equipment they rarely, if ever, use, according to new research from Nuffield Health.

La Manga Club invites runners to take up endurance challenge

La Manga Club invites runners to take up endurance challenge

Fitness fanatics with a sense of adventure and love of a challenge can head to Spain's La Manga Club next month to take part in a 51km mountain race, with a two-night stay including entry for runners on offer from €135 per person.

Saddle up with TV property expert Phil Spencer for charity bike ride

Saddle up with TV property expert Phil Spencer for charity bike ride

TV property expert Phil Spencer is calling on agents to get on their bikes and help raise vital funds for chYps Children’s Hospice at Home.

Improve your running on a rainy day

Improve your running on a rainy day

Unfortunately the British weather is notorious for throwing a spanner in the works of even the best laid training plans.

Man vs Horse Loch Ness Challenge

Man vs Horse Loch Ness Challenge

On Sunday, 21st April dozens of horses and their riders will line up above Loch Ness against a similar number of runners in the region’s second annual Man vs Horse Challenge.

Spring clean your life with a fresh air fix

Spring clean your life with a fresh air fix

It's officially spring so it's time to turn off the TV and dust off those cobwebs by embracing the great outdoors to get fit in time for summer.

budsnaps project launched on kickstarter

budsnaps project launched on kickstarter

The new budsnap project is being pitched on kickstarter as the simple but clever solution to stop your Apple earbuds from falling out.

Gym goers want the personal touch

Gym goers want the personal touch

With the rise of budget gyms, where staff are scarce, Nuffield Health has discovered that a fifth (20 per cent) of gym goers actually want one person who is their regular contact when they visit the gym.

New revolutionary running shoes with cutting-edge technology

New revolutionary running shoes with cutting-edge technology

SportsShoes announce the worldwide launch of new editions for two big running shoe brands, Adidas and Nike.