Fitness

12 December 2016

10 Ways to get rid of bingo wings by James Crossley

The way I approach this is by asking the following question, if you are carrying excess weight on your stomach and decide you want to get rid of it do ...
24 November 2016

How much exercise is too much? Seven ways to avoid burnout

Making exercise part of your daily routine is something that many of us are now doing, whether that's HIIT training, a run or a BODYPUMP™ class at your local gym. ...

22 November 2016

Make an ex of exercise excuses… by falling in love with a new way of working out

As fashionable sportswear becomes a main staple of our wardrobe and Flyknit trainers replace our skyscraper heels, what does this mean for our sporting lifestyle outside of the closet? It ...
8 November 2016

James Crossley: Get Fit at Forty

Health & Fitness Expert and Ex Gladiator James Crossley, says that age should not determine fitness and factors such as work commitments, family life and low energy should not prevent ...
2 November 2016

Body Sculpture Tummy Action Rower Review

I think I speak for many women when I say the tummy area can be a huge bugbear whether you've had children or not. For years, I have worn tops ...
31 October 2016

Gear up for the gym

Gyms can be intimidating for anyone who hasn't been in one before or suffers from any kind of social anxiety. They hold a lot of stigma for not being a ...
12 October 2016

Making time to exercise

Setting time aside to exercise can be difficult as it seems that the motivation soon disappears when something else crops up or our mood drops. It is important to introduce ...
7 September 2016

Running More Health Benefits Than You Thought

How Running Benefits Your Health In Ways You Never Even Considered We all know that running is good for the heart, strengthens bones, and weight control. But did you know ...
5 July 2016

From 22 stone to the cover of Men's Fitness - Daniel Wheeler's top tips on turning your life around

Six years ago, Daniel Wheeler was an unhappy 22 stone man who spent his days eating, but knew deep down that serious change had to be made. Giving himself the ...
20 April 2016

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson discusses the benefits of digital fitness technology

Research by Tata Consultancy Services, the official technology partner of the Virgin Money London Marathon, has found that digital fitness technology is helping make Britain healthier and more active. We ...

3 April 2016

What’s Your Excuse?

Fitness First asked a selection of its 170,000 members about their gym habits in a bid to understand the reasons why visits can drop occasionally. In doing so the gym ...
3 April 2016

Brits Contradict The Work They Do In The Gym With Bad Diets

A new study has found that an alarming 40% of Brits are only exercising as part of a calorie justification programme. Millions of exercise fans admit they only put themselves through ...
2 April 2016

All The Gear No Idea

The survey of 1,000 UK adults, carried out by beabetteryoucourses.co.uk as part of the 2016 Fitness Knowledge Report, found that despite many gym goers claiming that the help of nutrition ...
2 April 2016

What Are DOMS?

We all know the feeling. When you return to exercise after a few weeks off or when you've pushed yourself harder or further than usual. It's not the feeling that ...
31 March 2016

Stay Hydrated When You Exercise

With the days starting to get a little longer and lighter, exercise regimes and training for spring and summer events are now in full swing There is evidence to suggest that ...
31 March 2016

Why More Brits Are Switching To The Cycle Lane

Independent research undertaken by Ribble Cycles has found that the petrol and parking expenses for driving into work is costing commuters in England and Wales an average of £1,634.42 per ...
19 March 2016

Gym Goers Are Trusting The Wrong People

A survey of 1,000 UK adults who exercise regularly, found that despite almost all (95%) of respondents stating they wouldn't take medical advice from anyone other than a qualified medical ...
5 March 2016

Break Free From Poor Form And Phones

Brits' worst habits when it comes to exercising have been identified, revealing that whilst we may have good intentions, we can fall victim to overly chatty exercisers and workout postponers. Research ...
25 February 2016

Tone While You Type

Office culture can be notoriously busy day to day, often meaning early mornings and working into the night. With more and more people taking an interest in the growing health ...
25 February 2016

Not Enough Brits Are Cycling To Work

Concerns about accidents and the Great British weather mean just 9% of working Brits currently cycle to work, new research from Ribble Cycles shows. The YouGov poll of 1,143 workers ...
20 February 2016

More Women Aspire To Become Beautifully Strong

If your New Year workout regime is not delivering the results you want, now is the perfect time to start something new by venturing into the free weights area and ...
19 February 2016

Top Health & Fitness Tips From Iwan Thomas

Forget fad diets and expensive gym memberships, former World Champion sprinter Iwan Thomas reveals the top tips for staying fit and healthy in 2016, all from the comfort of your ...
18 February 2016

Personal Trainers Set Hearts Racing

Heart rates are soaring across the nation according to new research by Be A Better You. The survey of 1,000 UK adults who use the gym on a regular basis ...
30 January 2016

The Future Of Fitness

Experts have predicted an end to exercise apathy, as high-tech gear promises to get even the most militant fitness-phobes moving, just thirty years from now. As the nation's new years ...