Exercise
2009’s coolest fitness gadgets
Fitness should be fun so why not grab a friend and workout together. Here, the LA Muscle TV team give their recommendations for some cool little gadgets that will get you in shape as well as raising your street cred.
Swap sun and sangria for star-jumps and sit-ups
The ultimate girlie holiday no longer includes a bikini and sun cream but cycling shorts and muscle rub. Gone are the days when a week away with the girls involved a trip to Magaluf or Ibiza, today’s modern women are shaping up and slimming down.
Charge bikes launches project with Jeff Griffin
This season sees the launch of a brand new collaborative project between Charge bikes and menswear designer Jeff Griffin. Both urban innovators in their own worlds, the two brands have united to create a limited edition fixed gear bike, due for release in early September.
Olympic City to host world’s largest triathlon
The Mazda London Triathlon is set to take the capital by storm at London’s Docklands this weekend with a record number of competitors (14,500) battling it out in the swim-bike-run event, reinforcing triathlon’s position as the fastest growing mass participation sport in the world.
The shape of things to come
Whether you’re in your twenties or fifties, the hour glass figure remains the body shape the majority of us aspire to.
Fiona Philips launches campaign to save traditional playtime
As a child was there anything better then varnishing a conker in the hope of beating your pal, the rush and excitement of British Bulldog or the elation of skipping? Well if you remember the good old days look away now, as new research reveals the demise of these treasured childhood activities.
Students celebrate National School Sport Week
Millions of school students across the country took part in a host of special sports events last week, to help celebrate this year’s National School Sport Week. Over 10,400 schools across Britain participated in Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week, which ran from 29 June to 3 July 2009.
New wave of cash to get kids in the swim
A major new £3 million sponsorship deal for British Swimming aims to get thousands of kids and parents in the pool and learning to swim. The three-year funding from Kellogg’s ensures the continuation of their ASA Award Scheme - which has helped two million children learn core swimming skills over the last 12 years.
Hey! You've got to hide your bike away
Contrary to popular stereotypes, Liverpudlians are the most honest and trustworthy people in the UK, according to new research.
Have a healthy Fathers Day
This year dads all across the world will be celebrating Fathers Day on Sunday 21st June. Rather than the usual pair of socks, tie or cuff links, why not treat him to something healthy this year?
Brits sign up to spend summer fighting the flab
Forget the vacation, forget the staycation, the hottest trend in summer holidays is the ‘weigh-cation’. The obesity epidemic has become such a problem that bulging Brits are spending their summer break fighting the flab.
Nintendo supports for Walk to School Week
Nintendo is setting the pace this summer by pledging its support for Walk to School Week 2009. With the launch of the ‘Family Footsteps Challenge,’ Nintendo is putting the fun back into walking as families at a primary school in Newcastle use the forthcoming software, Walk With Me!, to step their way to a healthier lifestyle.
Salute the sun at this year’s YogaAid
YogaAid has become an extra special feature at the Yoga Show, which takes place at London’s Olympia this year on October 30, 31 and November 1.
Kids still not getting enough exercise
Results from a massive survey of Change4Life families show that almost three quarters (72 per cent) of their children are not getting 60 minutes of daily activity outside of school. The campaign's new TV ad, launched this month, urges families to get up and about more in an effort to cut levels of obesity.
FitFarms – For ladies who lunge
Women are more likely to beat the bulge during intensive, natural and informative weight-loss programmes than military-style boot camps. That’s according to FitFarms, an award-winning sports science weight-loss company running retreats exclusively for women.