Fitness

26 November 2013

How to increase your muscle tone with David Caldwel

One question that many people ask me is: ‘How do I increase my muscle tone?’ and I’m really glad they do. These days, society, the media and celebrities spend so much ...
24 November 2013

Exercise regimes for elderly could prevent injuries

Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults by improving balance and building general muscle strength also appear to prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a paper in ...
19 November 2013

How to banish those bingo wings with David Caldwel

Hi my name’s David Caldwel and I’m a celebrity personal trainer and nutritionist. Each week, I’ll be helping you to get into shape with fitness tips, dietary advice and step-by-step exercises. ...
18 November 2013

How yoga can improve your mental health

With so many demands and distractions in our modern workday, is there any wonder people are looking for more effective ways to focus their minds? From scheduling tasks and attending ...
17 November 2013

Top 10 signs of being fit and healthy

Being fit and healthy means different things to different people, according to new research.  As a general rule, a healthy lifestyle and attitude towards fitness is deemed as an important aspect ...
15 November 2013

Top fitness and diet tips for a guilt free Christmas

Christmas is coming and that usually means our weight starts increasing too. Around this time of year the drinks are flowing and plenty of merriness often results in plenty of ...
11 November 2013

Get fit like Kelly Brook with deadweights

Kelly Brook is keen on sharing with us her fitness regime in the gym, posting a number of images this past week on how she's keeping fit.  Kelly shared this image ...
8 November 2013

Women find it harder to breathe during exercise

Women have greater shortness of breath than men when exercising due to greater electrical activation of their respiratory muscles, shows a new study.  It is well established that women experience greater ...
7 November 2013

Coffee can increase physical and mental performance

Coffee and physical performance Evidence has shown that caffeine leads to an increased production of adrenaline, which stimulates energy production and improves blood flow to the muscles and the heart. As a ...
6 November 2013

Hugh Jackman and Kelly Brook top the list for fittest body

There are plenty of celebrity bodies to drool over, but it would seem that Hugh Jackman and Kelly Brook have topped the list of those Brits would like to look ...
4 November 2013

Unhealthy Brits: Third left gasping after running for the bus

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 ...
31 October 2013

The fitness routine of a world-class skier

Former World Cup representative and the UK's highest ranking British female skier; Chemmy Alcott is defintiely a star player. As well as getting 4 A's at A level, she has managed to ...
28 October 2013

The Christmas shopper workout

Shoppers can exercise their shopping muscles in time for this year’s festivities with the UK’s first-ever ‘Christmas shopper’s workout’. The retail-routine has been created by easyGym, the fast-growing new premium-budget gym ...
24 October 2013

Top 10 fitness tips

Getting fit at this time of year is usually unheard of, as we prepare to get cosy next to the winter fire, our exercise regime goes out the window. But, ...
23 October 2013

Motivation for fitness comes from ourselves

A picture may in fact say a thousand words, but for us Brits it also has motivated us into a health kick.  Nearly one third of women living a healthy lifestyle ...
22 October 2013

Julianne Moore jokes old age prevents her from working out

Julianne Moore has joked "old age" stops her from sticking to a workout routine, and it's all down to aching joints.  The 52-year-old actress claims her aching muscles and joints prevent ...
21 October 2013

The Hunger Games fitness workout

As we gear up for part two of The Hunger Games, which hits cinemas next month, we can now train like a tribute in the lead up to the launch.  The ...
15 October 2013

Kim Kardashian Shares Post-Pregancy Diet

Kim Kardashian used the Atkins diet to lose her post-pregnancy weight. The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star has snapped back into shape since giving birth to her daughter North West ...
14 October 2013

Kate Hudson prefers outdoor workouts

Kate Hudson has a figure many women dream of, and she reveals that the secret to staying so trim is working out whilst outdoors.  The mum-of-two thinks the best way to ...
14 October 2013

Exercise could be the key to mental health ticking bomb

Prescribing exercise could be the key to defusing the 'ticking mental health time bomb', say experts.   New research reveals almost 23 million UK adults now experience anxiety symptoms at least ...
11 October 2013

Michelle Heaton encouraging women to stay fit during their pregnancy

Michelle Heaton wants to encourage women to stay fit during their pregnancy, like she is with her second pregnancy.  Not only that, but the singer and personal trainer is also attempting ...
10 October 2013

Miley Cyrus' 30 Minute Workout

Miley Cyrus got her killer abs by doing 30 minutes of crunches a day. The 'Wrecking Ball' singer has rarely been seen without a crop top exposing her slender midriff since ...
7 October 2013

Celebrities lead the way for fight against heart disease

Spencer Matthews and Gemma Atkinson are just a couple of the celebrities who took part in the run against heart disease.  Over 4,000 runners, including a team of celebrity runners, descended ...
2 October 2013

Amanda Seyfried is strict with her workout regime

Amanda Seyfried may have an enviable figure, but she certainly works hard to maintain it.  The actress says her trim figure is the result of blood, sweat and tears and she has ...