Exercise
Feel great in ‘08 - Get in shape without the gym
One of the most popular New Year resolutions made each year is to get fit, but how many see it through? Not many, according to research* released in December 2007 which stated that 71% of people failed in their attempt, probably preferring the comfort of their sofa. Joanna Hall, one of the UK’s leading fitness and walking experts and co-founder of Walkactive, has five top tips that get results. The good bit is that there isn’t a gym in sight.
“The Word ‘Diet’ Should Be Banned” says Nell McAndrew
If you want to lose weight, tone up and get fit then you should just “get stuck in” and “don’t diet” according to Nell McAndrew. She adds that putting off exercise means putting on weight.
Flexible workouts to fit your life
It’s time to forget the celebrity workout Christmas DVD and hit the dance floor for a healthier body with Warner Music Entertainment’s DanceFloor Workout DVD Volume 1. DanceFloor Workout embraces the very best chart topping tracks and wraps them up in a series of great workouts guaranteed to help you lose weight, get in shape and get fit.
10 reason to take part in The Great Scottish Walk
December is a good time to start considering which New Year’s resolutions will be made for 2008. Top of most people’s lists is taking more exercise. Listed below are 10 good reasons why it’s a beneficial step to get fitter and start the New Year as you mean to go on by signing up for the Great Scottish walk.
Pilates for the 21st century
Imagine all the legendary silhouette-sleeking power of Pilates - but with the cardiovascular benefits of an aerobics class, or a step workout. And imagine feeling amazing - and seeing results - in just 10 sessions. TenPilates is London’s newest Pilates destination for women and men seeking a slimmer figure, toned muscles and fast results.
Shed excess pounds with latest celeb fitness must haves
We all like to overindulge over the festive season - with so much food and drink on offer its hard to say no! We worked so hard to get in shape to fit into that sought after party dress and then come Christmas Eve undo all our good work!
Dance X winners to launch fitness workout DVD
They captivated the nation with their outrageous moves and classy choreography as they stormed to victory in the BBC1 Dance X series - Young stars Phoenix, Marcquelle, Marie, Claire and Rana are back with a bang to guide you through the ultimate post-Christmas workout with their new DVD Dance Xtreme: The Workout - set to hit stores on Boxing Day.
Get walking this winter
RIAS is encouraging people to beat the bulge this Christmas by being more active. The over 50s insurer has joined together with the National Trust to promote a range of walks that open up the great outdoors to young and old alike; a perfect way to walk off the Christmas turkey while spending more time with the family!
Totally Fitness director is a Young Gun 2007
Elliot Zissman, director of Totally Fitness, has been picked to be one of only 30 business men and women chosen each year out of thousands of entrants to receive the prestigious Young Gun award. Young Guns are recognised for their outstanding entrepreneurial skills and business wit.
Strictly Come Dancersize
Karen Hardy and Erin Boag, the stars of BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing, bring you the ultimate in dance based fitness DVDs. Strictly Come Dancing has created dance fever all over the country and now it is possible to re-create the renowned steps at home whilst keeping fit.
Davina McCall returns with High Energy
Davina McCall returns with her brand new fitness DVD, High Energy Five. Davina is the number one selling fitness brand of the last 5 years, with sales of over 540,000 across the number 1 selling - Power of 3, her follow up - My Three 30 Minute Workouts, The Davina Box Set and My Pre and Post Natal Workouts.
New York Body Plan promises a waist in 2 weeks
With waists the ‘look’ this season, celebrity fitness & wellness trainer David Kirsch’s Ultimate New York Body Plan will not only give you a great waist in just 14 days, but also help you lose up to two dress sizes - so you can wear figure-hugging fashion with confidence.
Don't let bruising scare you out of exercise
A new survey* reveals that over 40% of people are put off sports by the prospect of injury. But if bravery came without bruises, Brits would favour fencing (28%), kick boxing (27%) and pole dancing (25%), followed by ice hockey (9%), Lacrosse (6%) and water polo (5%). And its not just nerves that get in the way, it seems many people have a distorted view of sporting dangers as 45% consider rugby to be more hazardous than boxing (36%)!
Cardiovibe - A new gym experience
Joe Shepherd and partner Anthony Smith, continue to push the boundaries at excerciseshop by launching ‘Cardiovibe.’ Cardiovibe, a unique cross training style class (for four to eight people) is a combination of challenging cardiovascular exercise in the form of spinning, rowing and treadmill, and includes vibrogym training.
A quick-fix for brides-to-be
West London-based fitness consultancy Beez Kneez has launched Platinum Brides, a realistic, affordable programme that guarantees fabulous hair, skin and body for brides-to-be, with no gym and no dieting.