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Archive for January, 2010
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What is Pilates?
You’ve seen those people strapped into strange machines, or in poses that mimic that of a contortionist, and you may on more than one occasion asked yourself, “Just what in the heck is Pilates?”. Well, to get right to the point, it is a specific series of exercises and train of thought that work to [...] -
Athletics coaches can run for award
The work that goes on behind the scenes to get athletes in prime condition will be applauded in what will be the Year of the Coach. In order to ensure British athletes have expert back up for the Olympic games in London in 2012, UK Athletics have declared there will be a Coach of the Month [...] -
Parents ‘not aware of ideal weight’
A new survey has revealed the importance for families to keep a healthy fitness regime as most parents do not recognise what is an ideal weight for their children. According to journal Acta Paediatrica, more than three quarters of mothers and fathers thought their overweight child was a normal weight. The study of more than 800 parents [...] -
Yoga: Are your muscles in knots?
You can’t even touch your toes, you say? You’re stressed to the max and can’t seem to find the time to sit down let alone get into a mental ‘zone’? You see those people looking like human pretzels and your interest may be piqued but there is no way you could ever get into those [...] -
What’s the best women’s fitness DVD on sale?
Anyone looking to get fit and look fabulous in their workout clothes this New Year may not want to necessarily head out to the gym to get in a good sweat session. For just that reason there are a slew of hot new fitness DVDs hitting the markets looking to tone the thighs, whittle the middles, [...] -
Sport Relief aims for world record
A series of charity challenges for Sport Relief will see a Blue Peter presenter attempt to become the first woman to kayak up the Amazon river. Helen Skelton will spend six weeks paddling along more than 2,000 miles of river to raise cash for the appeal, but other celebrities have also signed up to take part. Christine [...] -
Host in marathon charity challenge
A CBeebies presenter has vowed to run this year’s London Marathon in aid of a children’s charity. Alex Winters, from South Wales, decided to take part in the 26 mile race on April 25 to help raise awareness and funds for Caudwell Children’s UK Autism Initiative. The project provides a range of treatments and therapies to help [...] -
Ex-soldier smashes treadmill record
A former Army physical training instructor has set a new world record for the longest distance covered on a treadmill in a week. Mike Buss, 35, ran 517.25 miles, smashing the previous best of 468 miles set by fellow ex-soldier Lee Chamberlain. He spent more than 20 hours a day on the treadmill at the Brunel Shopping [...] -
Parks offer get fit activities
Finding it hard to stick to your New Year’s resolution to get fit and health already? Well several organised activities at parks across the country could make it easier to get out and about. This weekend, Green Flag Award parks have set up a walk in Cheshire from Rock Park to Wigg Island. And ramblers in the [...] -
Bannatyne calls for tower runners
Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne has challenged athletes to join him in racing up 42 floors of a tower to raise money for charity. The Vertical Rush event, held at Tower 42, the second tallest building in the city of London, is the biggest tower-running event in the UK and requires competitors to race up the [...]