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Free scheme helps Londoners get fit
Londoners are being encouraged to get fit for free in the lead-up to the London 2012 Games. The Playsport London: FreeSport initiative will give people in the capital the chance to try a variety of activities, from rugby, swimming, football and tennis to less sport-based methods such as dance and martial arts. Around £340,000 will be invested [...] -
Green Space ‘Improves Men’s Health’
Living and exercising in a green neighbourhood reduces the risk of dying from heart or lung problems in men, while it does not have any such impact on women, a new study has shown. According to the researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, men who live in the greenest neighbourhoods are about 10% less [...] -
Pregnant Radcliffe In Charity Race
World record holder Paula Radcliffe will be taking part in a race on July 4 to continue the fundraising work of the late Jane Tomlinson. Radcliffe – whose second child is due in September – agreed to be patron of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal to raise funds for children’s and cancer charities. The long-distance runner, who will [...] -
Athletes line up for challenges
People have been urged to participate in sporting, art and cultural activities in the run-up to the London 2012 Games. Athletes including 2012 medal hopefuls such as cyclists Ed Clancy and Wendy Houvenaghel, triathlete Alistair Brownlee and gymnast Beth Tweddle participated in a series of cultural challenges in a bid to promote this year’s Open Weekend [...] -
Grab a mate to start losing weight
Women are more likely to lose weight if they diet and exercise with a friend, according to new research. A study of 3,000 women found those who plan a healthy diet with a colleague and train with them will shed more than 10 pounds. But those who go it alone will fail to lose any weight at [...] -
Lorraine Unveils Slimmer Figure
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has unveiled her new slimline figure after dropping a dress size. Following her Virgin London Marathon run earlier this year the 50-year-old star stuck with her fitness routine and dropped from a size 14 to a 12. She told Closer magazine that she feels more confident now she’s shed the pounds. She said: “I [...] -
31-mile walk for cancer charity
A hospice is organising a 31-mile dawn-to-dusk charity walk to raise money for the care of patients afflicted with cancer and other life threatening diseases and their families. St Richard’s Hospice is organising the Worcestershire Way Walk on June 25. The annual event, which is attended by thousands of walkers from across the country, starts from [...]