Fitness

21 February 2014

Pine bark helps improve fitness and recovery

Struggling to stick with your fitness routine? Then we may have some good news; research shows that the bark from pine trees could help keep you on track. The scientific study ...
14 February 2014

Couples who workout together, stay together and have fun

The most romantic day of the year is almost upon us but, before you purchase that bouquet of roses, pop that bottle of Champagne and tuck into a lovingly layered ...
14 February 2014

Rekindle the romance with your fitness regime

If we’re going to love anybody this Valentine’s Day, it should be ourselves, Valentine’s Day marks a date when several of us may have failed at our New Year’s resolutions ...
13 February 2014

Over half of Brits don't do any sport

Whilst people may be cutting out on calories to lose weight, new research reveals that over half of Brits aren’t doing enough physical activity. Less than one in ten state that ...
12 February 2014

Madonna challenges her body with 'shocking' workouts

Madonna's workouts are tailored to "shock" her body. The superstar's personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer - who has also worked with the likes of Rachel Weisz and Stella McCartney - says she ...
11 February 2014

The best workout for a pear-shaped body

I know that lots of you email me your questions so this week I’m going to answer a reader’s question that I received last week. Jane Cooke from Bolton said: ‘Hi ...
11 February 2014

How to avoid sprains and strains when working out

Ankle sprain accounts for an estimated 1-1.5 million visits to A&E each year. Sprains and strains can often occur during exercise, frequently as a result of not warming up or ...
8 February 2014

Get fit and get moving with this routine

British office workers spend the equivalent of five years of their lives sat at their desk without getting up, according to new research. This equates to nearly five hours a day ...
6 February 2014

What we're looking at in the gym

Hopefully your New Year, New You fitness regime is still going strong, and you're spending some of your free time hitting the gym.  A new survey from leading European nutrition company, ...
4 February 2014

Get fit and romantic by horse riding your way to health

With Valentine’s day approaching and love in the air, many of you will be thinking of romantic date ideas to surprise your loved one. At first thought, chocolates, roses and ...
4 February 2014

Exercise and cancer

It was reported last week that women in the UK have the 10th highest rate in the world for cancer, and this is in fact linked to lack pf physical activity. The ...
1 February 2014

Kate Beckinsale does yoga six times a week

Kate Beckinsale visits her yoga instructor six times a week. The 'Total Recall' actress is dedicated to daily sessions with celebrity fitness instructor, Mandy Ingber, who claims the star is "very ...
31 January 2014

Gwyneth Paltrow slaves in the gym to look good

Gwyneth Paltrow doesn't deny that she works her "ass off" to look good, and we don't blame her.  The A-list actress spends hours a week training with her best pal Tracey ...
31 January 2014

How to get fit whilst you clean

Cleaning whether you enjoy it or not is a chore, pure and simple, but it's also a great weight loss tool.  Perfect if you really loathe exercise.  A survey by Betta Living revealed that ...
30 January 2014

Triathlon Pink arrives in the UK this summer for Breakthrough Breast Cancer

This summer, British women will have their chance to take part in a unique event designed just for them. Triathlon Pink, the world’s leading women’s-only triathlon series, is coming to ...
28 January 2014

How to get flat abs fast

There’s no better feeling than seeing results you’ve worked hard for. Exercise is a great example of this as, when done regularly, not only will you see results but you’ll ...
28 January 2014

Muscle injuries aren't stopping our fitness regime - but they should

A worryingly high percentage of Brits simply ignore niggling injuries or mistreat them according to a new survey– whether they were incurred in the gym, on the golf course, in ...
27 January 2014

Davina McCall pushing her fitness the extra mile for Sport Relief

Davina McCall is pushing her body to the limit with her latest fitness challenge in aid of Sport Relief.  The TV presenter will be taking on the BT Sport Relief Challenge: ...
25 January 2014

Healthy hydration during exercise

Correct use of gym equipment and supportive shoes and bras aren't the only essentials for working out, keeping hydrated is of the utmost importance.  If you’re a budding gym bunny, it ...
22 January 2014

How to get fit with bike riding

Cycling is a great cardio exercise that helps to burn fat, plus it's fun to do. Cyclist Emma Atkinson shares her tips for getting starting, improving, diet advice and her favourite ...
21 January 2014

Hot yoga: The health and fitness facts

Hot yoga has been making waves in the fitness world for quite some time, not only is it fun but it's a great workout too.  Michele Pernetta - one of the ...
17 January 2014

How to workout safely this New Year

Many of us are hoping to kick start 2014 armed with a number of New Year’s resolutions and it is likely that ‘getting fit’ will be topping the list. While ...
15 January 2014

Cameron Diaz likes to keep fit on the go

Cameron Diaz keeps fit by making sure she remains "active" wherever she is. The 41-year-old actress - who has penned the health and lifestyle guide 'The Body Book' - insists every ...
15 January 2014

Natalie Cassidy's fat blasting workouts that leave long lasting results

Returning to EastEnders in the New Year, British Soap Award winner Natalie Cassidy is back with a brand new fitness regime that really works. This easy to follow training programme ...