Health and Fitness
Go the distance with Forerunner 310XT
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation is pleased to announce its award-winning Forerunner 310XT fitness watch has been improved with a feature swimmers and triathletes will find invaluable.
Celebrity behaviour a key influencer for smokers
New research released today, conducted amongst adults aged 15-45 in Great Britain, indicates that smoking in films has a significant impact on smoking habits, with 17% of smokers stating that, if they saw an actor smoking in a film, it would prompt them to light up themselves. This rises to 1 in 4 (25%) among 15 to 24 year old smokers.
Exam stress: How parents can help
While we are all aware the exam period is a busy time for our children some find it a greater battle than others.
Get ‘Carried’ away with Wahanda
Get the look of your favourite Sex & the City girl through Wahanda.com in time for next week’s SATC2 release.
GB rowers aim for ‘oarsome’ 2010
The GB Rowing team for the 2010 World Cup regatta season has been unveiled featuring many familiar and some new faces – and one which could be unfairly described as ‘old’!
Travellers urged to be ‘malaria aware’
The Malaria Awareness Campaign has launched an initiative with naturalist Steve Backshall to show people how to correctly apply insect repellent and prevent mosquito bites.
Cavity gravity: Healthy dental care for kids
As parents, we are very aware of the need to educate our children about dental hygiene but how often does this extend beyond twice daily brushing? And are you really aware of what damage is done to their teeth throughout the day?
Pensioners' playground opens in Hyde Park
London’s first specially-designed ‘pensioners’ playground’ has opened its gates to the public in Hyde Park this week. The £50,000 playground has six pieces of play equipment – all designed to exercise a different part of the body.
Halifax Home Insurance offers advice to help protect your bike
With fuel prices hitting an all time high of almost 120p per litre, and some reports predicting a long hot summer this year, many people will be swapping four wheels for two.
Tax rises cause more worry than health issues for over 55s
Aviva's quarterly Real Retirement Report reveals that as the dust from the election settles, the UK's over 55s are anxious about changes to the tax regime and the rising cost of living. This is because their spending, income and assets leave them particularly vulnerable to any change.
Fitness First trials new ViPR craze
The world’s largest health club group, Fitness First is now trialling ViPR, the newest fitness equipment to hit the UK, which claims to burn calories and build muscle, giving a full body workout in just 30 minutes.
Get on your bike for fun and fitness this summer
Families have the chance to get in the saddle for a day of fun and fitness this summer. The Huff and Puff Cycle Challenge, on Sunday, June 27, is designed to suit all ages and abilities with varied cycling distances, beginning and ending at Kelling Heath Holiday Park, near Weybourne in Norfolk.
HI-TEC launches new lightweight hiking boot
HI-TEC, the leading British sport and outdoor brand, is proud to announce the launch of the new V-Lite Rapidtrail Ultra WPi. The new, lightweight hiking boot features the latest in walking technology including the exclusive V-Lite design and build plus the revolutionary ion-mask water management technology from P2i Ltd.
Hit the trail with HI-TEC
HI-TEC, the leading British sport and outdoor brand, has made an exciting addition to its multi sport collection in the Viper Trail Ultra WPi. The new performance driven walking shoes include the latest in design and style with outsole technology from Vibram and the revolutionary ion-mask water management technology from P2i Ltd.
Get fit for free with Wahanda
There always seems to be a latest fitness craze, but would pilates, power plates and personal trainers really work for you?