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ARTICLES:
Insanity
Find out what all the fuss is about with our latest fitness review on the Insanity Workout.
Drumming for Exercise
A drumming session could be a great new way of exercising according to the Clem Burke Drumming Project.
Exercise and Alcohol
Dietitian Juliette Kellow looks at a study which links exercise and alcohol to get the best health benefits...
Resistance Training
Here's personal trainer Nicola Glanville's introduction to resistance training exercise.
Heart Rate Monitor Review
How a heart rate monitor can help you to maintain your fitness motivation.
Exercise Q&A
Our consultant personal trainer answers some exercise questions.
Race for Life
Advice on how to run the Race for Life from Kerrie's bitter experience.
Walking to Lose Weight
Juliette Kellow reviews the latest book to help you lose weight by walking.
Nintendo Wii
With its more active control system can it really be an effective part of your fitness and exercise routine?
Boxing
No longer for rough, tough men, boxing is proving to be a sociable way to really work out, get fitter and burn calories.
Nordic Walking
We review the fitness walking craze that's really going places.
Boxing
No longer for rough, tough men, boxing is proving to be a sociable way to really work out, get fitter and burn calories.
Route Map Planner
Plan your walking, running & cycling challenges with our route planner.
Full of Beans?
A look into whether drinking coffee can improve your workout performance.
iTrain Workout
Bringing fitness programmes to your MP3 player.
Pole Dancing
A fun way to get fit, burn calories & increase flexibility. An introduction to the world of pole dancing.
Exercise for Bones
The importance of exercise not only to lose pounds but to help keep bones strong and healthy.
Fit Kids
Dietitian Juliette Kellow discusses the importance of exercise during childhood.
Healthy Exercise Advice
Advice from PT and Accredited Life Coach, Christina Neal, on how to get started.
Fitness Over 40 Health Benefits
Even if you don't start a fitness regime until you're over 40 the health benefits are impressive.
A-Z of Summer Activities
An A-Z of summer activities to give you some ideas to get you, your friends and family out and active this summer...
Beginners Running Training Programme
Fitness Trainer Blieu Earp gives an eight week step by step guide to completing a three mile run.
Running
The benefits of running and the best way to start.
Aerobic Fitness
John looks at aerobic exercise and how it can help you to lose weight, get fitter and become healthier.
Best Exercise Intensity for Weight Loss
New research suggests lower intensity exercise is best for weight loss.
The Benefits of Weight Training
When it comes to weight loss, health and quality of life a little weight training can go a long way.
10 Ways to Burn Calories
10 exercises, and how long you have to do them, to burn 200 calories.
Ladies Gym
The new chain of US gyms hits the UK, but this is strictly for ladies only.
Active Party Games
Three fun Christmas Party game ideas suitable for adults and children.
Joining a Health and Fitness Club
Health & Fitness Clubs can be intimidating places for people who are overweight. Our guide will help you choose a club that's right for you.
Diet and Exercise for Weight Loss
Read the stories of four people who joined a health and fitness club in order to lose weight...
Easy Exercise Ideas
Some simple, everyday ways you can get active and have some fun…
Commit To Get Fit
The national campaign to get you up and moving.
REVIEWS:
Reebok Deck Review
Julie was sceptical about how easy the Reebok Deck would be to use, here's her review.
Dyna-Bands Review
Proving the simpler things can be among the best: Dyna-Bands.
Spinning Class Review
Come for a ride with our review of spinning.
Dance Mat Review
The kids are addicted and now the adults are hooked too, so what’s so great about dance mats? Read our review to find out.
Rebounding Exercise Review
Some people (and NASA!) think rebounding is the best exercise yet. Here's a roundup of the benefits and some comments from rebounding devotees.
WORKOUTS:
Body Toning Exercise - Upper Body
Our eight minute workout concentrates on upper body toning with exercises for back, shoulder, chest and arm muscles.
TRY A SPORT:
Badminton
A great sport for all-round fitness. You can start to play badminton from a fairly low level of fitness and ability.
Cycling
Provides good total body aerobic exercise, excellent for the heart and lungs...
Dancing
Don't think you can't do it, anyone can. Think of it as a fun way to burn some calories and enjoy moving to the music.
Jogging
Free to do, and you don't have to book, so you can fit it around your lifestyle.
Rebounding
“The most efficient and effective exercise yet devised by man”. NASA
Skipping
No longer confined to the school playground, skipping is used by boxers in training and incorporated into gym classes. An excellent way to keep fit, skipping can be done anywhere.
Swimming
Puts little stress on your body, works all the major muscles, and will tone you up and slim you down!
Tennis
Tennis can be a social occasion or it can be played against a brick wall. Just playing two hours a week can lead to you playing a decent level within three months…
Walking
Walking costs nothing and can reap you huge rewards. Instead of thinking of walking as a means of getting from A to B, focus on it as a regular form of exercise…
Yoga
From Sting, Madonna and Geri to international footballers and athletes, yoga is "IN". Suitable for all regardless of age or ability, yoga is a way for better health and fitness…
Zumba
Can a Zumba Dance Fitness Workout help you to lose weight? Take a look at the calories burned by Zumba and join in the fun!
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