Exercise
Release your inner beast
The LA Times described a new fitness trend sweeping the States by saying: “Cardio doesn't have to be deadly, dull and serious. In this fun animal-inspired exercise, you'll get your heart rate up, build muscle and you might even crack a smile”.
New cycling studio concept arrives in the UK
Following huge success in Singapore and Sydney, Athlete Lab, a revolutionary indoor cycling studio, has chosen London as its first European location.
Nike changes football boots forever with new Magista
Building on Nike’s history of ground-breaking innovation in performance footwear, the radical new Magista Football boot redefines the concept of how football boots look and perform.
One in four women are dieting - with their dog
One in four women have gone on a diet – with their DOG, according to new research. Six in ten dog owners have put their precious pooch on a diet, giving them portion control, exercise routines and even ‘flex days’ to help them shift the pounds.
Samsung Gear Fit wearable technology
New Samsung devices blends style, fitness and convenience to provide ultimate connectivity for the active consumer.
Why swimming is the perfect all round exercise for people of all ages
Ask the question, ‘which is the best all round exercise?’ and the most popular response will invariably be swimming – with good reason. For an activity that gives your body an all-over workout, teaches essential life skills, can be embraced as an intense sport or enjoyed simply for fun, and welcomes people of all ages and abilities, swimming takes some beating.
Couch potato? It could be genetic
Scientists in China and Aberdeen have made a key discovery which could explain why some people are 'couch potatoes'.
Average Brit rates fitness level at 46%
The typical Brit rates their fitness level at just 46%, a study has revealed. Research among 2,000 adults found most live an ‘unhealthy’ lifestyle amid a dizzy round of too much booze and endless high-fat food.
Commuters challenged to ditch rail travel and run to work instead
This week commuters will be feeling the pinch of the New Year rail fare increases. National train fares have now increased by 2.8% on average, pushing the cost of some annual season tickets to more than £5,000 a year. London Transport fares will also see a rise of 3.1% on 19th January.
One in three puffed out just running up stairs
One in three adults are so unhealthy they are left gasping for breath after running for a bus or train, a study has revealed. The worrying statistic emerged in a report which also found a similar number are exhausted after a quick trip up the office staircase.
I’ve got no signal and my battery died - modern-day excuses
Say goodbye to ‘the cheque is in the post’ – ‘I didn’t hear my phone ring’ and ‘I had no signal’ are now among modern life’s most common excuses, research has revealed.
Four in ten exercise to look good, rather than be healthy
Four out of ten fitness fanatics exercise to look good rather than to be healthy, a new study has shown.
The best weight lifting gloves and why you need them
Wight-lifting gloves hint that you’re getting to a certain level of capability and that you’ve already passed a few milestones in terms of what you can lift.
Green machines place North Somerset health club as world leader
A North Somerset health club has become the first venue in the world to install environmentally friendly fitness equipment that will feed back electricity into the building’s power supply while they’re being used.
Carbs & Craic at Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is warming up for its annual festival of fun and running in Inverness on 28th & 29th September.