Exercise

Yoga holidays in Slovakia's Tatra Mountains
Whether you are a yogi or a complete beginner, Slovakia's stunning Tatra Mountains with their spectacular landscapes, relaxing lakes and waterfalls and beautiful skies provide the perfect backdrop for a yoga break.
Kick-start 2011 with a Health Hub holiday
Exciting and innovative health and wellbeing company, Health Matters 360, is offering the ultimate tonic – and a completely original concept – for those looking for a sustainable way to achieve a healthier, happier lifestyle in 2011 and beyond: the chance to discover a life in balance by combining physical nutrition and mind matters during an exclusive “Health Hub” in the UK or Corfu.

Fitness fanatics prepare for Great Scottish Santa Run
A group of fundraising Santas braved the freezing temperatures earlier this week in preparation for the Great Scottish Santa Run.

New year, new you? Try gentle yoga to ease your pain
If you're thinking about getting fitter and healthier this new year, consider the growing popularity of yoga as "medicine".

10% discount for Spring yoga weekend in Dorset
Welcome the Spring and refresh your body, mind and soul with a weekend of gentle yoga in the Dorset countryside. Book before January 4, and get 10% off.

Much a do about VooDoo Cycles
Following the unprecedented success of Boardman bikes, exclusively at Halfords, the leading cycle retailer is adding to its premium line-up as preferred supplier to VooDoo cycles 2011 range.

You're never too old to swim
While it may have been a while since you donned some bathers and practiced your front crawl, a recent awards ceremony shows you are never too old to head down to your local swimming pool.

The ultimate all-in-one solution to fun and fitness
If you are searching for a fun way to exercise at home, then look no further, as Nintendo launches a new and exclusive Wii Fit Plus bundle just in time for Christmas, complete with sleek black Wii console and black Wii Balance Board, Wii Fit Plus software and Wii Sports game, available from 3 December.
O2 programme helps keep people balanced
Ever wondered what those excess pounds are doing to your joints and general health? People working at O2 Bury have been given a chance to find out by trying on a bodysuit which gives them an idea of how it feels to carry just one extra stone.
London to host UK’s biggest dance event
Media 10, Britain’s fastest growing events and publishing company, have today announced that they are to launch the newest and biggest UK dance event Got to Dance Live in London next March, in partnership with Sky.

Four fitness trends for 2011
If getting fit is your aim for the New Year, then look no further as we guide you through some of the top new fitness trends for 2011.

Usain Bolt in Maranello – ‘I feel like a Ferrari’
Usain Bolt, world-record holder and gold medal winner at the Olympic Games over 100 and 200 metres, experienced a special day in Maranello, where he tested a 458 Italia and 599 GTB Fiorano on the circuit of the Prancing Horse.
Are 'fat taxes' the solution?
Findings from Friends Provident's Visions of Britain 2020 report into Health & Wellbeing in the UK show that 44% of people support the introduction of a "fat tax" with over a third (38%) agreeing that the NHS should not prioritise people who fail to look after their health.

Big 5 Kayak Challenge team enjoys R’n’R in Gibraltar
Having left London’s Tower Bridge one month previously, the Big 5 Kayak Challenge team paddled and peddled almost 2,000 miles to make it to the five star comfort of Gibraltar’s Ocean Village Marina at 7.42pm on Tuesday this week.

Half price savings for half term bikes
Keep children entertained during the week off school with a brand new bike. Halfords is offering up to 50% off selected bikes, while stocks last.