Fitness

18 August 2015

Summer Workouts? Don’t Sweat It…

With summer finally upon us and the hours spent in the gym and pounding the pavements starting to pay off, it's time to start thinking about how you can keep ...

13 August 2015

Get in the swing of golf this summer, with Mel Reid’s Golf Guide

One of the UK's top female golfers and Caxton FX Ambassador, Mel Reid, has shared her insiders knowledge on which golf courses to see and be seen on this summer. ...

13 August 2015

Top tips for using tech in your workout

Do you feel like you could be exercising that little bit more, but worry you're lacking the right tools or motivation to get there? Don't panic! It could be as ...
20 July 2015

Exercise Tip Of The Day: Side Plank

Exercise Tip Of The Day Side Plank This exercise is a secret weapon to help tighten and shrink your waistline. It works the deep abdominal muscles (obliques, transverse abdominus) that ...
9 July 2015

6 Top tips to sleep yourself slim this summer

According to research from The University of Nebraska, the less shut-eye a person gets, the more they eat. The new research found that when we are tired, the hormones controlling ...

9 July 2015

Davina McCall’s trainer, Ed Lumsden, give you three simple rules to keep your body fit

As Davina McCall launches her brand new DVD 'Davina 7 Minute Fit: Part Two' exclusively on QVC, her trainer Ed Lumsden tells us how he helped the mum-of-three get her ...
23 June 2015

Bring a night out to your workout with Clubbercise!

If you like the idea of a healthy alternative to a drunken Saturday night out on the town (no heels, no hangovers!) then this dance fitness workout is perfect for ...

11 June 2015

Jenni Falconer talks about her lifestyle and running

You are a keen runner, so please can you tell us a bit about your running journey and how and when it all began? I've always liked running, but more ...
8 June 2015

5 Tips for a Better Butt By Joakim Valsinger, lead Pilates instructor at Balans Pilates

As a Pilates Instructor I like to see a woman with a well-shaped posterior. The buttocks make the connection between your legs and your back and are very important for ...
15 May 2015

10 reasons why laughter is as good for you as exercise

Healthier biscuit brand, go ahead!, recently conducted research into the UK's exercise habits and discovered that 70% of people would do more exercise if it was more fun, and 60% ...
12 May 2015

Post-Pregnancy Workout!

'Let's Keep The Baby Weight', Said No Woman EVER! Getting back into the gym routine after giving birth may be seen as the last priority in any new mother's schedule, but ...
30 April 2015

6 tips to help you turn your walk into a workout

With May being National Walking Month, Nordic Walking UK expert and author of ' The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking', Gill Stewart, reveals how to walk your way to better health ...
1 April 2015

The perfect Easter Calorie Counter

Tim Hart has created a brilliant Easter calorie counter for users of Female First, so now you can enjoy yourself over the Easter break and ensure you're doing the right ...
10 March 2015

10 Excuses women use not to go to the gym

Think Money has found that 57% of women who have a gym membership don't actually go- however they don't cancel it because they convince themselves that they are going to ...

28 January 2015

Top 10 Tips for The First Time Gym-Goer

If it is your first time heading to the gym, it may feel a little daunting. With different types of equipment from free-weights to weight machines and all the cardio ...

16 January 2015

eBay discovers British reality stars top the fitness DVD charts

eBay UK have today revealed that the fitness DVD charts dominating their auction site are those of British reality stars such as Charlotte Crosby of Geordie Shore fame and the ...
29 November 2014

Don't let colds ruin your workout

Exercise is great for keeping energy levels up during the dark winter days, but with cold and flu germs rife, the sneezes and sniffles can play havoc with your exercise ...
27 November 2014

The cold yoga workout – Ski-Ram

The first ever cold yoga class was launched this week, taking place in a walk-in fridge – doesn’t sounds particularly inviting but do read on. Crystal Ski Holidays, the ski and ...
17 November 2014

Get the most from your workout: 10 gym mistakes to avoid

New research revealed that women are increasing their workouts, but are they making mistakes whilst doing it?  There's no point in putting in so much work and effort if you're not ...
15 November 2014

How to get in the mood to train this winter

Winter weather is here and that means there's plenty of excuses not to workout, but it’s important to keep your fitness levels up throughout winter.  And remember, your bikini body is ...
7 November 2014

A Ballet workout to get your body toned and lean

With just seven weeks to until Christmas, thoughts turn to party season.  You might have a killer LBD at the ready, but do you have the confidence to make a memorable, ...
1 November 2014

Ease your joints into exercise with walking

For those of us who suffer with muscle and joint problems, either from an existing health condition or simply from too much impact sport, walk your way to improved health ...
25 October 2014

How to choose the right personal trainer

Ricardo Macedo, founder of R-Fitness has over 12 years experience in training some of the worlds most recognised names in the TV, music and film industries.  Ricardo has a wealth of ...
24 October 2014

How safe are your exercises?

Precautions should always be taken when exercising as it can do significant damage to your muscles and joints, but what moves exactly are doing this? Just because the body can perform ...