Exercise
Jeremy Edwards tries man’s best workout
Dogs have always been known as man’s best friend. With long walks in the park and nights cuddled up in front of the TV, the relationship we share with our canine companion is a special one.
Virgin swimmers take to the water for fascinating new documentary show
One teaching pool, six weeks and nine very different adults are brought together to face a challenge that has always defeated them – learning to swim – as the observational documentary series ‘Wonderland’ continues.
Weight loss expert tackles fat families for new TV show
Fat Families is the compelling new six-part features series that sees straight-talking fat-loss expert Steve Miller move into the homes of some of Britain’s fattest families and use a range of shock tactics in a bid to help them lose weight before it’s too late.
Olympic BMX star explains how to make road safety cool
According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear.
Searching for the next Wayne Rooney
Football fever is again gripping the nation as fans across the country go through the roller coaster of emotions with the Premier League and Football League – with building excitement towards next summer’s World Cup in South Africa following the Three Lions’ recent qualification.
Ford on the ball at Kick It Out 2009
The fourth Kick It Out event hosted by Ford proved a winner as celebrities combined to support football's anti-racism campaign.
Cycle to Work Guarantee a good start
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) welcomed the announcement by Lord Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport, of the introduction of the Cycle to Work Guarantee, but also warned that the scheme may need to go further still in order for the number of cyclists to continue to rise.
Simply Swimtastic
Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level – swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age.
Plans for UK’s largest cycling park receive go ahead
Planning approval has been granted for the new A2 Activity Park near Gravesend, featuring an innovative visitor pavilion designed by Canterbury architectural practice, Clague.
Brits shunning sport due to poor eyesight
Ultralase, the laser eye specialist, together with Olympic gold medallist, Jonathan Edwards, are working together to highlight how amateur sportspeople are compromising their performance or avoiding sport all-together because they’re afraid to wear glasses or contacts whilst competing.
Brits put beauty before health
Looking good in the mirror is all very well, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re really fit and healthy.
Cycle enthusiasts enjoy Tour of Britain and London Skyride
The bicycle boom sweeping across the country has led to a 22% increase in cycle thefts - meaning it is more important than ever for cyclists to check they have adequate insurance, according to M&S Money.
UK kids miss out on swimming because of body conscious mums
British parents see learning to swim as a key skill they want their children to have – coming second only to academic success. Despite this, a new survey commissioned by the British Gas Free Swim initiative, reveals that almost a fifth of parents asked never visit their local swimming pool.
Frank Lampard encourages talented young footballers
22 talented young footballers from across the country were given the opportunity of a lifetime this week, by joining England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard at Wembley Stadium to help celebrate the milestone of one million children taking part in The FA Tesco Skills Programme.
Kids search for new swimming stroke
Are your kids bored of breaststroke? Fed-up of front crawl? Think they can do better than backstroke and butterfly? Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham is calling on kids up and down the country to help Swim4Life create a brand new swimming stroke.