Exercise
Money-saving Brits continue to ditch the gym in 2010
Hitting the gym to shift Christmas kilos traditionally tops the list of New Year resolutions, but according to research by moneysupermarket.com 2010 will be different.
Ruthin footballers score new sponsorship deal
Scoring goals won’t be the only thing that impresses fans of the Ruthin Town Colts and Reserves when the players step onto the pitch in new kit fit for the premiership, courtesy of house builder Taylor Wimpey (formally Bryant Homes).
The Ebury hoops into 2010
The Ebury is getting set to get fit for the New Year by holding a series of fun Hula Hooping classes throughout January 2010. This latest group exercise craze to hit London is as old school as they get, and the Chelsea brasserie is offering taster sessions for those who want to get back into shape after the festive season.
Get on your bike with Victoria Pendleton
Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March’s World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes.
Dance yourself healthy
This January, Simplyhealth is supporting those wanting to dance themselves to health by sponsoring GMTV's Dancing Queen Diet.
Duncan Bannatyne to run Shelter’s Vertical Rush
Duncan Bannatyne, the entrepreneur and star of hit TV show Dragon's Den, is calling on Londoners to get fit for the New Year and join him in conquering Vertical Rush, the original and biggest tower running event in the UK.
Army ‘Keep Fit Audio’ to motivate Brits into shape
Demotivated Brits struggling to keep fit are set to receive some personal attention, courtesy of a new initiative launched by the British Army.
100 customers win Virgin London Marathon places
Virgin Money customers will be running up at least £50,000 for charity in next year's Virgin London Marathon thanks to a nationwide competition.
First-time marathon runner is Run with Richard winner
First-time runner Sharon Mogg will be taking on Sir Richard Branson in the first Virgin London Marathon next year after winning virginmoneygiving.com's unique charity fund-raising ‘Run with Richard' competition.
Dieting déjà vu?
This coming year more and more of us are likely to make dieting our New Year’s resolution. However for many of us, this will be a ritual we are all too familiar with.
Health and finances top the Nation’s New Year’s resolutions
More than 27 million people plan to make New Year's resolutions and losing weight, taking more exercise and sorting out the finances top the Nation's to-do list, according to new research by Gocompare.com.
Advanced Factor 001 bicycle now on sale at Harrods
The most advanced bicycle is now offered for sale at leading London department store Harrods. Created and built by motorsport specialists, BERU f1systems, the Factor 001 bicycle is a ground-breaking training tool combining innovative design and advanced electronics to provide real time human performance data.
Loch Ness to host New Year boot camp
Counteracting the abundance of short-term diets and fitness plans that appear in the media at this time of year, the New Year sees the launch of the inaugural Loch Ness Boot Camp which has been developed to deliver considerable long-term results.
NHS Hull launches ‘Fit Fans For Her’
Following the success of NHS Hull’s Fit Fans weight management programme aimed at men, the free service is being expanded to meet the needs of the city’s health conscious ladies.
Your New Year detox is just a click away
When the Christmas indulgences have been and gone it’s time to go cold turkey and indulge your body for the better. Online health and beauty portal, Wahanda.com, has all you need to plan your detox so that you can flush away toxins and feel fresher than ever with just a click of your mouse.