Fitness

Walking can have a positive impact upon heart health
26 September 2013

Heart health risk warning as we’re not walking enough
Global physical activity levels are declining according to the World Health Organization and something as simple as walking could reduce your heart health risk. One in three Britons said they don’t ...

Duchess Catherine shows off her post-baby body
21 September 2013

Kate Middleton voted most admired body
Envious Brits have voted new Royal mum, the Duchess of Cambridge, the person whose body we most admire. Praised for her healthy approach to weight loss post-pregnancy, over one in ...

What fitness classes will you be trying in 2014?
20 September 2013

Fitness classes to look out for in 2014
Fitness trends are something to get us excited about exercise, who would have thought it? Excited about exercise.  Yes, I know that sounds like an unimaginable thought but it's true.  So, ensure ...

Hayley Newton wants you to look good for your first date
15 September 2013

Fitness tips for your first date
Celebrity personal trainer Hayley Newton has worked with some of the biggest stars including Cheryl Cole and Pixie Lott, so she knows a thing or two about looking good for ...

Models have been showing off their toned body's at NYFW
11 September 2013

Models have Brits obsessing over their stomach
New York Fashion Week is taking place at the minute, so there are plenty of images of models strutting their toned and super slim bodies down the catwalks, but what ...

Work on your fitness and help fight heart disease
11 September 2013

Ride through the night and help to fight heart disease
Are you looking for a fitness challenge to keep you motivated as we head into the colder months? The British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride may be ...

Natalie Portman
10 September 2013

Natalie Portman Swears By Gyrotonics Workout
Natalie Portman does gyrotonics to keep fit. The 32-year-old actress maintains her slim figure through a combination of jogging and gyrotonics - an exercise which combines elements of Pilates, Yoga, Tai-chi, ...

When was the last time you rode?
9 September 2013

Five million Brits can't ride a bike
Despite Britain’s cycling champions having achieved international success both on the road and in the velodrome, a new study reveals not everyone has been bitten by the cycling bug as ...

Get in shape for your jeans with this fitness routine
8 September 2013

Look hot in your jeans with this workout
Looking good in a pair of jeans is a battle millions of women face on a daily basis, but with a little bit of effort and sweat you can feel ...

Will you partake in the bunny bootcamp?
7 September 2013

The Playboy bunny bootcamp
We all know what to expect from a Playboy Bunny, and that is one toned, fit body. Now you can have one too. The iconic brand has partnered with GymBox to ...

Is exercising at home something you prefer?
5 September 2013

Women choosing to workout at home
Finding the motivation to go to the gym can be hard enough, never mind the working out bit when we actually get there. So it's no wonder that women are ...

Working out in short bursts is best for fitness
30 August 2013

The most beneficial workout? High intensity interval training
Of course you want the best from your workout, and visible results in a shorter amount of time is the stuff of dreams.  Well, scientists may have just found the answer, ...

Not moving enough is leaving us in pain
29 August 2013

Sedentary lifestyle is leaving us in pain
An active lifestyle is something that is not only recommended by the government, but it could also help reduce pain too. The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is today warning that young ...

Use yoga to help stretch your muscles
26 August 2013

6 easy yoga poses for postpartum exercise
Working on your post-baby body can be hard work, bit with these six easy-to-do yoga poses you’ll be on your way. Michele Pernetta, one of the UK’s leading Bikram yoga teachers, ...

Things like walking and running class as cardio
24 August 2013

Men not doing enough cardio exercise
Two-fifths of men are doing little or no cardiovascular exercise when they're working out, preferring to stick to the weights instead. The main motivation to those who preferred weights, according to ...

Michaela Strachan is encouraging us all to take part in the Miles for Macmillan walks
23 August 2013

Nutrition and fitness advice
TV presenter Michaela Strachan is helping to support the Miles for Macmillan walks that are taking place during August and September.  She is taking part in the Regent's Park walk on August ...

Children need to move more according to the research
22 August 2013

Half of seven year olds don’t get enough exercise
Half of all seven-year-olds are not getting enough exercise, especially girls who are far less active than boy, according to new research. The figures show that they are sitting for up ...

Working out will help insomnia, just after four months
21 August 2013

Exercise won’t help your insomnia for months
A hard workout in the gym is going to tire you, but new research reveals it won’t help to cure your insomnia. Exercising to help with sleeping difficulties is often recommended, ...

Hayley Newton is keeping you positive this week
19 August 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 23
Keep positive! When you first start exercising, it’s easy to get disheartened when you don’t see the results as quickly as you would like to. But don’t worry. Although they may ...

There's no excuse for limited time with these exercises
16 August 2013

Quick exercises to work the whole body
We've all used the excuse of not having enough time to workout, but who is it really benefiting in the long run?  Now, there is no excuse of time with these ...

Do you use free weights in the gym
15 August 2013

The bench yourself beautiful workout
There is a stigma in the gym when it comes to women suing free weights, but toning your muscles and increasing muscle mass is beneficial to your overall fitness. With the ...

When was the last time you worked out?
14 August 2013

Brits not doing enough exercise
Our exercise levels are just not where they are supposed to be as new research reveals that 1 in 10 of us haven’t even gone for a five minute walk ...

Pippa Middleton shows off her svelte figure
13 August 2013

Get a body like Pippa Middleton
Pippa Middleton is known for her fantastic body thanks to her training regime and love of multisport events such as the Highland Cross Challenge duathlon and Blenhiem Triathlon.   While we ...

Daisy Lowe is encouraging women to get fit and healthy
8 August 2013

Daisy Lowe: 'Fit not Thin'
Daisy Lowe this week launched a new campaign in the Sunday Times Style mag urging women it's important to be 'Fit not Thin'.  And this is definitely something that needs more ...