 We have an amazing opportunity for a fitness fanatic who would love
the turn their passion into a living. Women’s Fitness has teamed up with the Pilates Institute to give one lucky reader the chance to win a full Pilates Matwork Diploma, which is CYQ and REPs level 3-accredited.
Pilates was first developed in Germany in the early 20th century b
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 Want to get your groove on like Beyoncé or Michael Jackson? Well, Frame dance studios in London, are now running fantastic dance workshops in a variety of styles. The best bit? You need no experience and anyone is welcome! Our senior sales exec, Charlie, headed down to Frame to learn how to boogie like Beyoncé…
After a full-on (Beyoncé-inspired
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 If you’re looking for a little something for the weekend, Fat Face has these fab denim bags made entirely out of recycled denim jeans - the ones that didn’t quite make the fit. So instead of discarding them as waste, the active lifestyle brand has created a very eco-chic denim accessory.
It's the perfect bag to go with the new spring/summer col
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 Top television personality, Fearne Cotton, is known for her constant hard work and support in aid of Sport Relief. WF have got access to her official Q&A, where she reveals all of her sporting secrets as well as why she thinks the charity is so worthwhile.
Sport Relief offers every man, woman and child in the UK the chance to sign up f
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 Today is World Kidney Day, which celebrates the wonderful organ that works hard at removing toxins and excess water from our blood. Over 100 countries around the world will be taking part in marches, concerts, fundraising events and free kidney screenings to raise awareness and highlight diabetes as a leading cause of kidney diseases.
Kidney con
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Has anyone tried the maxitone sculptress capsules or shakes that are new out? I'm tempted to try them but no one really knows if they're any good or not yet because they've only recently come onto the market. Over the last couple of months i've tried Acai Berry with a colon cleanse too with no real success. I do not have much weight to l
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 If you fancy being part of a UK record breaker then come on down to London’s Trafalgar Square next Thursday 18th March for the UK’s largest outdoor fitball workout.
The event, organised by Simplyhealth will celebrate the start of The Vitality Show with celebrity trainer, Cat Dugdale, leading the exercise class. Each person taking part in the ma
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 If you haven’t heard of Curves, they are the largest women’s fitness network, promoting exercise and healthy living, across the world. Next week, on Monday March 15th, the North London branch in Mill Hill will be hosting a fabulous tea party with Gloria and health professionals talking about healthy living and wellbeing.
There will be a chance
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 On Wednesday 10th March it’s National Non-Smoking day. Around 9.5 million people in the UK smoke and last year one in 12 women smokers decided to kick the habit on National Non-Smoking Day. Why should you quit? We have some very good reasons why quitting could be the best beauty treatment ever. We’ve also rounded up a top five ways to help you kick
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 As if we needed any more reasons to soak up the sun!
The latest edition of Nature Immunology recently published an article stating that vitamin D, commonly obtained from sun exposure, helps our bodies to fight disease and infection.
According to scientists at the University of Copenhagen, vitamin D - which can also be obtained through certain
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I wondered whether starting a blog was a good idea, but seeing as though there are a lot of mixed messages out there and some stubborn believes in diet and exercise based from the dark ages, what harm could it do!?
My name is Chris. I am an Exercise Coach based in Lincoln. Ever heard of a personal trainer? Well an Exercise Coach is a more skille
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 He’s the UK’s record holder for 400m, at 44.36 seconds, and in a few weeks Iwan Thomas will run his second London Marathon. We caught up with the sprinter at the launch of K-Swiss Running – a new collection of running shoes out in April – for some insider tips on running and training.
With just weeks to go, what does your marathon training co
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 There’s less than two weeks to go until Sport Relief weekend kicks off and the biggest event is on Sunday 21st March when thousands of people will take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile – and you can join too!
There are three distances to choose from – one, three or six miles – whatever challenge you fancy. And all sorts of people will b
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You can now get the best news and tips on exercise, fitness, health and wellbeing from Women’s Fitness by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
We’ll send you up to the minute tweets and messages on the things that matter to you – from working out, getting fit, staying motivated, healthy eating and much much more.
We'll also keep you update
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 Calling all marathon runners! There will be a live marathon Q&A session with celebrity personal trainer Ian Howard tomorrow lunchtime on the Macmillan Cancer website.
If you’re dying to know when to start tapering or what to eat the night before your big run then (after you’ve read Women’s Fitness!) you can join the online chat. Al
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 The Women's Fitness team’s very own netball nuts, Sub-Editor, Karen Staddon, and Senior Sales Executive, Charlie Backhouse, headed to London’s O2 Arena for the deciding match in the Co-operative International Netball Series between England and Australia on Tuesday 23rd February. And what a nail-biting finish it was!
With the series lying
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 Have you always wanted to enter a fitness model competition? Then get yourself ready for the Fame UK 2010 Championships at Seni - The International Combat Sports Show on May 29th and 30th 2010.
This event is for all athletes, whether you it's your first time on stage or an experienced bodybuilder. Contestants will be awarded with great prizes a
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 Outdoors wear Timberland has launched limited edition t-shirts featuring designs by three art students in Haiti. Before the recent earthquake, Timberland ran a competition in a small art school asking students to get creative with the Timberland tree logo. Three winners were selected for their abstract images of Haiti’s rivers, trees and people.
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Need new kit for spring? Debenhams are offering up to 25% off selected brands in store this week including 10% off beauty and fragrance. Fitness and sports brands such as Pineapple, Red Herring, Nike, Adidas, Reebok and Puma are also included and will have 20% off.
Simply click on the link below and pop down to your nearest stor
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 Last week we reported on Debenhams leading the way on the high street by using size 16 models and now it’s become the first UK retailer to use disabled models in fashion campaigns.
Presenters from the show ‘How to Look Good Naked’ approached Debenhams with the idea and it was snapped up immediately. Models, Shannon Murray,
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 For today only you can swap your usual coffee for a Fairtrade Starbucks coffee and get a free brownie! This is to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight’s The Big Swap campaign, which aims to get one million people to swap one product for a Fairtrade one.
This year’s Fairtrade Fortn
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 What are your usual working hours? Are they a normal nine to five or do you end up spending more time at work glued to your screen than you know is right?
Stressful and increased workloads and fear of redundancy could contribute to longer hours but this could take its toll on your health, happiness and even relationships. A recent survey by Nel
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You may recall the news story not too long ago on the WF site about the Gatorade Gives Back campaign, which is an initiative offering sports-related rewards by collecting credits from Gatorade bottles.
As a reader of Women’s Fitness you can now claim one free credit by registering for Gatorade Gives Back by following this simple process:
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 Nike Sportswear are launching the 'National 1998' jacket as part of their Spring collection this week, and the WF team love it!
Inspired by a match that moved the world, the N98 Track Jacket stands for “National 1998,” notably paying tribute to the1998 Brazilian National Team. The N98 design takes off from the debut Brazilian team kit by Nike, t
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 A new Government Active Travel Strategy was announced today, pledging to put cycling at the heart of the strategy as well as promising access to cycle training for all children.
There have been talks about implementing a number of things to make cycling easier and safer, such as providing cycle parking at every public building or at least within
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Female slider Amy Williams gave British sporting fans a reason to celebrate as she secured Britain's first gold medal of the Winter Olympics in the women's skeleton over the weekend.
The 27-year-old from Bath impressively broke her own track record in Vancouver with a time of 3 minutes 35.64 seconds, winning Britain's first solo Winter Olympics
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 Britain's favourite department store, Debenhams has begun its trial in using size 16 mannequins in their shop window displays, starting with their Oxford Street branch last week.
The trial has been launched in one of their most popular branches to try and gain feedback from customers on their opinion of the idea. Up until the 18th February 2010,
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 Then you're definitely not on your own.
The UK's leading online second-hand community, www.preloved.co.uk conducted a survey in the lead-up to Lent, and found the top 10 things that Brits are said to be giving up this year.
43% of the people who said they would give something up for 40 days and 40 nights celebrating the Christian tradition re
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 Life coach Georgina Burnett reveals why setting yourself a fitness challenge is the best way to stay motivated when it comes to exercise.
What is your motivation for working out? It may be to lose a few pounds or to get fit, but how inspiring are those goals, and how often have you lost your motivation before getting there? I had been a yo-yo ex
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 Fancy going on a boot camp in the Portugal sun? Charlie and Holly from our sales team did, and they're out there having the time of their lives right now!
They're only halfway through their Reach boot camp week, but already they've done a wide variety of exercise, including circuits, 3D touch rugby, speed and agility drills, an aqua burst class,
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 Indoor Netball player Michelle Tipper has been playing netball since the age of seven, but only recently has she discovered the power of psychology on competition.
Like many of us, Michelle first started playing netball in school. With encouragement from her PE teacher, she then got selected for South Bucks U14s County netball, and quickly moved
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 Over the last few years, there have been a huge number of news articles, television programs and government campaigns regarding the shocking statistics of Britain's sugar and fat intake.
Due to the poor diet of inhabitants across the country, the UK has made a name for itself as the fattest major nation in Europe - and in the world, following on
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 In November 2009, many households and businesses throughout parts of Cumbria suffered destruction due to devastating floods. The aftermath is still taking place as many families are still located within temporary accommodation, and businesses remain closed. Not only has this had a negative effect on local employment, but also Cumbria's sense of mor
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 There’s nothing like training for a sporting event to get your fitness levels soaring, so how about signing up for this summer's Sky Ride Etape Hibernia?
The event, sponsored by Sky, the UK and Ireland’s leading entertainment company launched just yesterday and will take place in Ireland’s stunning County Clare region. Renowned for its sheer sc
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 I really like to think that I do my best to feed my family good healthy real food. Breakfast for my Joe and my son is either muesli or fruit & fibre, and I even bake the bread that goes into their sandwiches for lunch which I always manage to pack loads of salad into, and we all eat the same thing for dinner which is invariably cooked from scratch
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Hi everyone,
I am planning on doing the 5k race for life on 30th May. Problem is I can't run. I can go about half a km before wanting to collapse, I know I can walk the race, but I would really like to run it. Any tips would be grately appreciated.
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 Sorry for the delay in posting about this!
Well the night began badly as, for some reason, google maps had taken the postcode I'd submitted and thought "ahh, let's play a game of 'send Tara on a wild goose chase' shall we...?"
....[the format gets a bit messy displayed on here so please visit the actual page by clicking here:
View Blog
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 The famous Pineapple Dance Studios in London is running a special Easter Course starting next month.
Becoming a great dancer takes years of practice and dedication - but if you don't have years then Pineapple's three-day intensive course will be perfect for you. You should be prepared to dance 'til you drop, as it's guaranteed to get your blood
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 Recent research carried out by the British Heart Foundation has found that out of a sample of 2000 people, 44 per cent claimed that the lifestyles they led simply did not allow time to exercise.
Despite two thirds claiming that they did not carry out at least half an hour of exercise daily, which is the guideline put forward by the government, t
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 For racquet sports fans in the UK, the end of the Australian Tennis Open left only 4 days until the next big event - the English National Badminton Championships. Held at the Manchester Velodrome between the 5th and 7th February, the event gave fans just as much excitement as it did in its beginning year of 1963.
The Women's Singles event saw Je
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 Sporting brand Adidas are showing their support for Great Britain at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games by launching their own range of official 'Team GB' fan wear.
The games begin on the 12th February, but the collection which boasts pieces for both competition and presentation has already had its patriotic products launched in stores and
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 Gatorade, the world's most researched isotonic sports drink, used by some of the world's elite sports stars such as Serena Williams, is set to launch their 'Gatorade Gives Back' campaign that will last throughout the whole of 2010.
It is designed to recognise the drive and dedication that individuals at all levels of fitness put into staying fit
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 Today the World Health Organisation celebrates World Cancer Day, which is designed to raise awareness of the devastating disease that affects so many of us each year in one way or another.
The theme fueling this year's campaign is that "Cancer can be prevented, too." Cancer prevention is particularly pertinent to the James Whale Fund for Kidney
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 It is impossible not to have been affected emotionally by the devastation of the Haiti disaster recently. Even superstars such as George Clooney and Simon Cowell have found time in their busy schedules to campaign and do their part to raise both money and awareness.
The poorest country in the Western hemisphere has been brought to its knees - th
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 We know that getting fit and strong can be a bit tedious sometimes, which is why it's a good idea to look for something new from time to time.
While CrossFit offers a new take on working out, you'll be sure to recognise some of the exercises, some of which focus on simplistic moves that many of us will remember from our childhood - anyone rememb
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 Want to get active but don’t know where to begin? Be inspired by International Fitness Week, which takes place until Sunday. The event, sponsored by Fitness First gyms is about encouraging people across the world to lead a healthier lifestyle and find out what kind of fitness activity suits them best.
Super-fit star Mel B, the face of the event
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 This Thursday, Aldo Zilli - award-winning Italian chef - will celebrate the launch of his new book by dishing up for a lucky audience of 50 guests at his premier health club located off the Fulham Road, The Chelsea Club.
The new book, titled 'Zilli Light', is Zilli's lighter approach to healthy-eating, and the select diners will get to indulge i
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 There are an endless number of ways for the sports enthusiast to get involved with charity in 2010, thanks to Sport Relief. Since the 2002 launch of the campaign, celebrities such as David Walliams and Eddie Izzard have been getting themselves active to raise money for those in need across the UK and the world.
Aiming to trump Eddie Izzard’s fam
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As the snow came I decided to flee the country for much warmer climates. My first stop was the Indonesian island of Bali. I was only there for 10 days just to get some fun waves and warm weather the waves wern't anything amazing but the fact that your in a bikini makes everything better.
I am currently in Australia now. I am staying in a small t
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 Women need more sleep than men, according to new findings from a research conducted by Loughborough University's Sleep Research Centre.
This may be due to the difference in the level of brain activity used by men and women on a daily basis. Sleep is necessary for repair and recovery of the brain, therefore it is believed that the more strain you
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 Playing racket sports such as tennis, badminton and squash can cause an increase in lateral breast movement due to stretches, side lunges and body rotation when serving. Shock Absorber’s new RACKET sports bra features advanced lateral support and a seamless, all-in-one strap with Strap Glide technology to enhance freedom of arm movement. Tests show
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 When playing ball sports such as netball, basketball, volleyball and handball, breast movement is predominantly vertical due to the high frequency of jumping and elevated reach involved. Shock Absorber’s new BALL sports bra targets this vertical breast movement and, with its extra-wide, quick-dry chest band, that annoying ride-up while you’re playi
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 Whether you’re a keen runner, football player or hockey player, Shock Absorber’s new RUN sports bra is for you. The reason? Well, when we run in a forward direction, our breasts move in a continuous figure-of-eight pattern, which can lead to rubbing or chafing due to the repetitive motion. Shock Absorber’s RUN sports bra has been designed to minimi
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 Drenched in sweat, heart pounding, I dare look at my watch and realize I have made it through the first 20 minutes of a 45-minute spin class. The music drives me on, as I crank up the tension and push myself harder. I follow the instructors voice as she leads us up a steep hill. My muscles begin to burn. “I’m having fun,” I attempt to say, only hal
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 There are so many people across the country who suffer from illnesses related to food. This can include eczema, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and so many more. This week, the UK celebrates Food Allergy & Intolerance Week to raise awareness for the syndromes and illnesses that affect a great deal of us in the UK.
The main question that seem
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 Virgin Active are well aware of the importance of romance, which is why they’re encouraging you to ditch traditional speed dating for their speed plating classes in the lead up to good old Valentine’s Day.
Speed plating is exactly what it sounds like – speed dating… on a Power Plate. Break the ice in a new way this year, by helping each other bu
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 Les Mills are bringing their famous fitness classes to an event here in the UK in April.
The famous classes originating from New Zealand will all take place in one venue at Loughborough University. It will give 350 fitness fanatics the opportunity to try the famous BodyPump, BodyCombat and BodyAttack classes, plus many more, all in one day with
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 With a successful range of exercise DVDs under her belt, Davina McCall’s finally made her foray into the world of fitness equipment, launching a new range of home fitness accessories and machines for Argos.
A self-confessed exercise addict, we caught up with the presenter this week where she revealed that she’s in training for this year’s Sport R
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 Tennis fans from the UK will be celebrating today after the good news that Britain’s number 1 ranked female tennis player, Elena Baltacha, has made it through to round 2 of the prestigious Australian Open.
The suspense-filled match against Pauline Parmentier from France that took place in Melbourne yesterday was eventually snatched by Baltacha (
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 Three-time Grand Slam champion and tennis superstar, Maria Sharapova, has launched a tennis collection with Nike today. The line features fashion-driven, performance clothing such as tennis dresses and two-piece outfits.
As well as showcasing the outfits herself (starting with the centrepiece at the 2010 Australian Open), Sharapova has helped to
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 With the start of the Vancouver Winter Olympics nearing, many of us are getting the skiing itch.
In this video, Britain's top female skier, Chemmy Alcott, reveals what makes her go faster, from hairstyles to gear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7tuxBRn1zg
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Is it me or do you find it hard for people to belive that you do and LOVE MMA?
I join a local class last Feb (all men) and love it. The alround energy levels needed for the grappling are a buzz with an all body work out.
Is any one else get any benifits or do MMA?
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 British Olympic Gold Medallist and World Champion track cyclist, Victoria Pendleton MBE, takes us behind the scenes of her latest Adidas advertising campaign, offering her top tips on boosting your image and confidence while on your workout:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rumc7g5AVu0
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 Ex-Winter Olympics skier and current Ski Sunday presenter, Graham Bell, shows you all you need to know to get fit for the slopes.
The ski-specific training tips ranging from cardio, core work and balance, are useful for beginners and veterans alike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4HujOkEcS
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 24-year-old Zoe Gillings, Britain’s top female snowboarder has just finished 6th place in the latest leg of the LG FIS Snowboard World Cup Cross Tour in Austria, walking away with her season’s best.
Her success began on Sunday, when, after finishing 4th overall in the qualification round with precision and technique, Zoe was granted her first ch
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Hi Everyone, I bought a pack of Sweatz Vests before Christmas and have just used them this week. After seeing that Michelle Heaton uses them I thought I'd give them ago. I am amazed to find that I have lost 4lb's already using them. At this rate I'll have lost all my Christmas weight in the next few weeks. Available at www.sweatzsportz.com. Anyone
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 Can’t resist a glass of wine to help you unwind after a long day? Researchers at Imperial College London are developing a synthetic alcohol substitute that gives the feeling of being tipsy without a horrible hangover the next day.
The drink combines chemicals related to the sedative Valium which has a similar effect on the nerves to that of alc
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Before you decide to enter into any exercise or training make sure you have the correct clothing and equipment.
A decent pair of trainers or running shoes and a sports bra at least.
I have just had to turn 2 of my clients away because they didn't have the correct clothing for a Boxfit session.
If in doubt go to a good stockist and ask what you
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Lose a stone in January. Kickstart the new year by dramatically changing the shape of your body for the better!
This guide is FREE, and will be emailed to you on request.
Then feel free to pass it on to your friends.
Be Yourself in 2010, only BETTER :-)
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Dont you just love a bit of Whitesnake?!!
Well a new year, a new start and a new body to be gained but, God do I lack the motivation! Still I have made a good start - joined a new gym that is 24hrs so I can work out at 2am if so required; bought a subscription to Women's Fitness and registered with site so I have NO excuses for lack of inspirati
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 This Year instead of running long distances I will be running shuttles. Plenty of shuttlles , flat , inclines.
Equitment: 5 cones: 1st at 10 yard line
2nd at 20 yard line
3rd at 30 yard line
4th at 40 yard line
5th at 50 yard line
Steps:
1. on a ready set go procedure players sprint to 10 yard cone and back.
2. to 20 yard cone a
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Starting out again. Was doing so well untill i broke my foot out running a few months back. Piled on a ridiculous 3 stone. I plan on getting rid of this...have a wedding in May, Ibiza and Constellation in July, and going away again September. I can do it. I think. No I can. Theres a week lft in the year. Theres no better time to start. Going for a
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 According to a recent study brought out by the American College of Rheumatology, a sudden increase in rheumatoid arthritis in women has occurred, despite previous years dating back to 1955 showing a steady decline in female sufferers. Interestingly, the figures for the autoimmune disease being experienced by men have remained comparatively stable.
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 Looking for a new fitness challenge for 2010? Then why not sign up to the Macmillan Cancer Support Etape Caledonia!
Taking place on 16 May, this is the UK’s only closed-road cycling event, with an anticipated 5,000 riders taking part to raise money for people affected by cancer. The 81-mile route winds through some of the most spectacular count
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A new poll reveals that 34 per cent of us are expecting to drink more than 10 units on Christmas Day, and the week starting with Christmas Eve will be the most alcohol-filled week of the year, with 4 in 5 people expected to drink more than the recommended daily unit guidelines.
According to the NHS, women should not regularly drink more than
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 According to new research, our genes are responsible for when and how quickly we go grey. Research carried out from scientists in Denmark on over 200 identical twin sisters discovered that the vast majority lost their natural hair colour at almost the same time. Non-identical twins who don’t share the same genes went grey at different times. The st
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Saw this in this months mag...and not being a fan of twitter, decided to check it out anyways....
ITS AMAZING!!
I think Im slightly addicted to it! Ive tried online food diaries before, on Traineo, but TWYE is laid out better is easier to use and it has the plus side of having all my celeb gossip a couple of clicks away!
I suggest anyone w
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 Looking for a fun way to shape up for your party frock? Every other Sunday, shopping destination Bluewater is running a ‘Walk your way into your little black dress’ event. On sunny days, you can stride through Bluewater’s pretty parklands, or on wet and windy days, do laps of the mall (window shopping, anyone)? The class is free, and the next sessi
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 You’ll be pleased to know that you’re not alone in feeling that, with winter comes a lack of motivation to get down to the gym. Not only is it much cosier at home, but most of us are also saving the pennies for Christmas. That’s why the Sports Council Wales have come up with their Shape Up on a Shoestring campaign that promotes slimmer waistlines a
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 Recent research suggests that parents need to be more aware of the exercise that their children truly take part in, if the British obesity problem in young people is to be tackled.
The biggest problem seems to lie in the fact that most parents believe that their children exercise enough, when it is only 10% of these children that genuinely do. N
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 Fancy trying a new workout from the comfort of your own home? Well now you can with Nike Training Club. Designed by Nike and top fitness industry professional Jay Blahnik, the training works as a download through the website www.nikewomen.com. It allows women to train wherever and whenever they want, with a key focus on Dynamic Yoga.
Dynamic Yog
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 The women’s England rugby team are all set to take on New Zealand at Twickenham tomorrow, 21 November, in a double header that will also see the men’s England rugby team take on the All Blacks.
It will be the first time the England men’s and women’s national sides will take to the pitch for a double header, giving fans from both sides of the wo
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Our very own Charlie Backhouse has been taken under Maximuscle’s wing and will be participating in a 12-week programme that is set to have her losing weight, getting fit and toning up.
We will be following her progress (as you can through her blogs) as she tackles taking on a healthy lifestyle over the holiday season.
Charlie will also be
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 Britain’s biggest families could now become Britain’s biggest losers as a videogame publisher is about to issue overweight households with a free copy of a brand new game. 50 families nationwide with a body mass index over 30, will be entitled to a free copy of ‘The Biggest Loser USA’ in a bid to help combat the nations obesity problem.
The vide
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 Maximuscle: Week 2
Ok, so 2 weeks in and I am feeling quite fabulous! I think the excitement of getting healthy has helped to keep me motivated and although I am not looking drastically different, I am feeling it on the inside.
I also never believed I would be able to run – not even a little bit! But I am now up to 3 km (without stopping). It r
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 Did you know that pancreatic cancer is the 5th most common cause of cancer
deaths? Yet only a tiny 1% of all cancer funding goes towards its research.
Hoping to raise awareness of the disease, this week has been declared Pancreatic Awareness Week. Consultant surgeon Mr Hemant Kocher from the St. Bartholomew's and London's Institute of Cancer re
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 Eating quickly stops the release of a hormone, telling the brain when the stomach is full. Professor Bloom of the Imperial College in London applied the results of his study to office workers who speed eat at their desks. Eating quickly means you are not only encouraging indigestion, you are also more likely to increase the risk of obesity.
A
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 Are you suffering from asthma? May be something is triggering your attacks….
Sulphur dioxide could be the reason for asthma attacks occurring studies suggest. Sulphur dioxide is a preservative that can take the form of salts known as sulphites. It is used in a variety of food products, from beer to wine and even packet mash potato!
The sulp
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 Are body conscious mums to blame for children skipping meals in a bid to lose weight? Food avoidance tactics and body-insecurities are becoming common in children as young as thirteen years old, leading to a generation who are growing up accustomed to feeling hungry. With their erratic and disordered eating patterns, these “progressive food restric
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 Chocolate lovers rejoice! The latest research from the American Chemical Society is that eating ten squares of dark chocolate a day for two weeks can help reduce stress.
That’s right, a recent study carried out by Dutch and Swiss scientists has found that eating ten squares of dark chocolate can cut levels of stress hormones and rebalance other
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 UK workers are most likely to be off sick on a Monday, and muscle strains and back ache are the most common reasons given for workers taking time off, new research has found.
The Mercer study also revealed that 13 of the 20 most popular days for sick leave are in January – particularly early in the month after the festive season! Stress and viral
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 Time to get in shape for the office Christmas party? Today is Diet Day, with six out of ten women choosing November 10th to begin their diet in order to fit into a new glitzy frock. The survey of 3000 women, conducted by British Lions Eggs, revealed that 14% buy their dress a size too small, in the hope that it will fit by the time the big bash is
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 According to new research eating hot chilli releases endorphins in the brain. Research shows that the chemical capsaicin latches on to receptors in the mouth and throat that detect heat, sending messages back to the brain that the food we are eating is hot. This process registers pain when you take your first mouthful of a hot curry or chilli con c
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 Having discussed my fitness history (or lack of it) with me and then analysed my eating habits, the lovely Gwen Fitzpatrick devised an exercise and meal plan that was going to whip me into shape.
I have attached these so that you can get an idea of just what it is I will be doing. The concise menu / exercise plan also makes it very easy to follow
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 Being obese as a teenager could increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as an adult, new research reveals.
Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health used data from nurses taking part in a 40-year study of 238,000 women and found that that those who were obese at 18 had twice the risk of developing MS compared to women who were
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 Debate is still brewing over the benefits of green tea against cancer, with new research supporting claims that it is a good preventative measure.
The results, published in the Journal Of Cancer Prevention Research, suggests drinking up could reduce the risk of oral (mouth) cancer.
Vassiliki Papadimitrakopoulo, from the University of Texas,
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 According to new research, the key to keeping slim could be the humble tomato. The fruit, which is already known for its cancer-fighting and fertility-boosting properties may help dieters resist the urge to snack, as a new study shows that tomatoes are rich in compounds that alter levels of appetite hormones.
During tests, a group of women aged
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 I've broken the half way mark in the 6-week programme and am really starting to see the difefrence now. My abs are firmer, and everything just seems that bit less wobbly. 20 mins three times a week is achieveable and I actually use it before I go to work as it's a great boost to the day. The core workout is probably the hardest, but then it woul
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 Today, Wednesday 4 November, is National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD) and this year’s campaign is ‘Stressing the Positives’.
Now in its 11th year and organised annually by the International Stress Management Association, NSAD aims to help people suffering from stress by highlighting the many coping strategies and sources of help available, and of
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 People who eat junk food may be more likely to suffer from depression, a University College London study claims. Scientists looked at the link between diet and mental health and discovered a connection between depression and processed products, high-fat foods and sweets. Participants in the study who regularly ate these foods were almost 60 per cen
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 It's a meal that's long been associated with high cholesterol and fat, but an Indian chef claims to have created the ‘worlds healthiest meal’ – a chicken and blueberry curry with goji berry pilau rice.
These superfoods which have long been lauded for their antioxidant, cancer-fighting benefits have been blended into a traditional Indian curry w
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 Eating healthily and undertaking regular exercise could keep diabetes at bay for up to a decade, a new US study suggests.
The study, carried out by the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group followed nearly 3,000 overweight participants of a three-year diabetes prevention programme, who had either been assigned to a diet and exercise programme
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 Molecules found in a curry spice have been shown to kill cancer cells, new research has found.
Curcumin, an extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric, can destroy gullet (oesophageal) cancer cells, according to tests in a lab at the Cork Cancer Research Centre, where curcumin started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours. Cancer expe
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 With just over 1000 days to go until the 2012 Olympic Games kicks off, we’re already getting excited about the landmark event! To celebrate the occasion, Adidas as created a range of limited edition t-shirts featuring 38 visuals of the recently revealed ‘pictograms’ which each illustrate a different sport discipline at the Games and will be used fo
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 Despite the gloomy wet weather, on Saturday morning thousands of runners from all around the country – including Women’s Fitness very own Sub-Editor Karen Staddon headed down to London’s Victoria Park to take part in the 10k Nike+ Human Race. Showing her support was Britain’s most successful long distance runner - Paula Radcliffe, who started the r
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 A dairy-filled diet can make you lose weight, Australian researchers have found. During a three-month trial in Perth, volunteers were on a reduced-calorie diet, but some were asked to eat more cheese, yogurt and low-fat milk.
Those who increased their daily servings of dairy products from three to five lost the most weight, the Curtin University
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 Living in an area with parks and other green spaces nearby may lower your risk of depression and other health problems, according to new research.
The study, which appeared in the Journal Of Epidemiology And Community Health, was carried out by researchers in the Netherlands and looked at the health records of almost 350,000 people.
The rese
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 There’s nothing like sipping on a glass of wine to help you unwind after a long day at work. But according to new research, whilst red wine is known for staining teeth, whites can actually damage your teeth by wearing away enamel faster than red wines do.
Scientists from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany found that white wine make
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 The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released figures showing that 285 million people globally have diabetes.
Diabetes claims four million lives every year and is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and amputation. Professor Jean Claude Mbanya, president of IDF, says: ‘The data shows that the epidemic i
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 Scientists have developed a new IVF method for women battling to get pregnant. The new technique which screens embryos for genetic defects has had particular success in older women. In tests carried out on older women who had previously tried IVF, four out of five became pregnant.
The new method which is known as comparative genomic hybridisati
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 Get your running shoes ready for the Nike+ 10K Human Race. The event takes place on 24 October around London’s Victoria Park and, with the likes of Paula Radcliffe leading the warm-up of 5,000 participants to the sound of an on-site DJ, this special event is sure to be a success.
The main aim of the Nike+ Human Race is to get as many women as po
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 Sit up straight! According to new research good posture can improve not only your physical but mental wellbeing. In a recent experiment, students discovered that sitting up straight enhanced their confidence.
Richard Petty, co-author of the study and professor of psychology at Ohio State University, explains, 'Most of us were taught that sitting u
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 New research show that stress during pregnancy can harm a baby’s development. The results of a survey carried out at a London hospital on pregnant middle-class woman revealed that nearly a quarter felt anxious and depressed. These women’s offspring had a lower birth rate, IQ, slower cognitive development and more anxiety than those born to other wo
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 Now you can reach for a bar of chocolate guilt-free as according to new research nibbling on chocolate or even sipping a glass of water can relieve aches and pains. A new study carried out by Chicago University found that the distraction of eating or drinking for pleasure acts as a natural pain killer.
Researchers carried out tests on rats and dis
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 During the last five years there has been a dramatic rise in the profile of women in the sporting world – in particular combat sports. There are now nearly 600 registered female boxers in England, up from a mere 50 in 2005. After much deliberation, last week the International Olympic Committee chiefs voted to lift the barrier on the once all-male s
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 Suffering from arthritis? A new study has revealed that a combination of avocado and soybean oil may help to combat pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis. Researchers have found that both foods contain plant-derived compounds called phytosterols, which act as powerful anti-inflammatories and painkillers.
A study carried out at France’s Lape
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Ryan has been taking me through my paces in week 1 of the kettlewrox series - cardio, resistance and core (which I did yesterday and can certainly feel today). 5 weeks to go ... I'm getting into the stride of the moves now and flinging a kettlebell around the room without dropping it! I like the ease of the training plan and that there is no fumb
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 US scientist Dr Sam Epstein and chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition claims that creams that claim to reduce wrinkles could actually do more harm than good to our health. Used by millions the world over, a new study reveals that anti-ageing creams which smooth away fine lines can actually strip the skin's protective top layer, leaving the sk
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 Workers are taking ever shorter lunch breaks due to the credit crunch, according to research carried out by supermarket Spar.
It found that almost a quarter of people surveyed admitted to skipping lunch completely, while ten per cent of workers said they took less than 20 minutes. It also stated that companies are therefore receiving billions of
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 Ever had an unfortunate flatulence experience in a room full of people? Perhaps you should have eaten a kiwifruit.
The humble fruit may hold the key to relief for sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). A study has discovered that an enzyme found in kiwifruit, zyactinase, can relieve flatulence and constipation, two of the common symptoms of
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 England shooter Rachel Dunn made netball history at the Co-operative World Netball Series in Manchester this afternoon by becoming the first player to ever score four points with one goal as the national side took on Samoa.
It is the first time that Fast Net has been giving an outing, it is to netball what Twenty20 is to cricket, 7s to rugby and
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It’s the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon this Sunday (11 October) so why not head to Hyde Park to show your support for the 15,000 participants who will be running the 13.1 miles in aid of some fantastic causes? You may even spot a celeb, as this year the line-up also includes Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Nell McAndrew, James Cracknell and his wif
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Sick of your period cramping your style? A new drug called VA111913 is being touted as a possible ‘miracle' pill for our monthly pain, also known as dysmenorrhoea.
The key to the drug’s potential success is that it is designed to tackle the cause of stomach cramps which leave some women bedridden, rather than just the symptoms.
Currently in th
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 According to the European Union’s food agency, probiotics drinks and yoghurts which make claims they are beneficial to health are unfounded. The drinks, which are believed to be full of ‘friendly’ bacteria which is said to help aid digestion, boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, fight high cholesterol and improve eyesight have been dismi
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 Two out of five Britons would put off going to their GP with cancer symptoms because they don’t want to bother the doctor, a new study reveals.
Women are most worried about wasting their doctor's time – 41 per cent told researchers they would be reluctant to visit the surgery at the first sign of a problem, compared with 36 per cent of men, accor
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 Want to slim down for winter? Sign up to tweetwhatyoueat.com, a new online food diary that allows you to track exactly what you’re eating and ensures you don’t fall off the dieting wagon. By entering your daily food intake, you’ll be able to interact with other twitterati to discuss if your diets working and what to do to maximise weight loss.
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 We’re often told that eating a Mediterranean-style diet will help protect us from heart disease and cancer, but now Spanish researchers claim that it could also help prevent depression too.
In a four-year study of over 10,000 healthy adults, it was found that depression was more than 30 per cent less likely to develop in people who followed the
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This morning I started my Kettleworx Total Body Fitness programme that promises me a 6-week body transformation! 20 mins, 3 x a week does not seem such a big sacrifice especially if it delivers such great results. I started with 20 mins cardio today which was fun and def increased my heart rate! I was posivitely glowing by the end and my legs ar
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 Need some extra motivation to get active now the colder weather has arrived? Get Moving week kicks off tomorrow and has plenty on offer to inspire you to move that body!
Part of the Time to Change programme, Get Moving is a week of physical activity events held from 3-11 October, designed to bring people together to promote the benefits of bein
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We know the nutritional benefits of blackcurrants, but now a new study has revealed that this super-berry can reduce dark circles under the eyes.
Researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan found that eating blackcurrants improved the blood flow around the optical nerves and drastically reduced the effect of ‘sagging eyes’. The berry can also im
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 Piling on the pounds in middle age can cut your chances of living a long and healthy life by up to 80 per cent, a new study has found.
Being overweight in mid-life leads to more health problems later, including multiple chronic diseases and impaired cognitive function, physical function and mental health. The research, published in the British
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 Children of working mums tend to have a less healthy lifestyle than children whose mothers stay at home, according to a new study by the Institute of Child Health.
The study, which was published in the Journal Of Epidemology And Community Health, looked at more than 12,500 five-year-olds, and found that those who had working mothers were more l
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 Are you sitting up straight? Chances are, you’re not. The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has revealed that office work is the nation's top ‘back-breaking’ profession. Despite consistent warnings, 32 per cent of Brits spend more than 10 hours sitting down a day, slouched in unsupportive chairs and hunched over keyboards. It’s no surprise, th
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 700 pink-clad participants turned out for Pink Aerobics in the park to increase breast cancer awareness on Sunday.
Hundreds of people in Regent’s Park posed under sunny skies for a photograph to form the figure of 46,000, representing the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
To mark the start of October’s Breast Cancer Awarene
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 Congratulations to all who competed in the Sony Ericsson Run to the Beat half marathon on Sunday. 15,000 runners pounded the streets of London spurred on by music acts such as Bashy, Von Kleet and Eliza Doolittle. The first woman to cross the finishing line was Genet Measso in 1hr 16mins 29secs, and the first male was Ezekiel Cherop in 1hr 3mins.
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 We’ve been wondering whether or not smoking bans have really had an effect on our health, but now there’s real evidence: a new study published in the journal Circulation has found that heart-attack rates drop immediately following the implementation of a smoking ban, decreasing 17 per cent in the first year and diminishing the attacks by as much as
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 Dieters who choose wheat or dairy-free products could be increasing their risk of heart disease. A shocking new study carried out by Consensus Action On Salt and Health (CASH) investigated 71 own-branded ‘free from’ products from five leading UK supermarkets. Over half contained more salt that the retailer’s standard version of the product whilst m
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 Fancy your chances against the country’s top athletes? Well, sign up to the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10km Road Race in Scarborough on Sunday 11 October and you could find yourself running with three of the best!
Sally Gunnell, Iwan Thomas and Stephanie Twell will all be competing in the race, which is the joint initiative of McCain Foods and Scarb
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 Research has found that a margherita (cheese and tomato) pizza from a restaurant chain can contain 70 per cent of a woman’s daily saturated fat limit and is likely to contain more than 3g of salt – half the recommended daily maximum for an adult. High levels of saturated fat clog arteries, which can then lead to heart disease. Too much salt can cau
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 Medical experts are claiming that an anti-inflammatory diet could prevent serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, heart disease and some forms of cancer.
Based on the principle that many health conditions are caused by chronic inflammation, which is the result of a hyperactive immune system, research suggests eating the right foods can c
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 According to new research, the bad fats found in junk food and dairy products can cause us to overeat by shutting off the alarm system in the brain that tells us when we are full.
A series of experiments by US researchers revealed that saturated fats fool the body into switching off the system that tells us when we have eaten enough. These fat
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 Group exercise is said to make you happier than exercising on your own, a new study has found.
According to researchers at Oxford University, exercising with others increases the level of feel-good endorphins naturally released during physical activity.
Tests were carried out on 12 rowers after a rowing workout on a virtual boat. After 45 mi
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 Don’t miss a weekend of fantastic walks in the capital next weekend, 26 and 27 September.
This free weekend has been organised by Walk London and funded by Transport for London, and has been designed to connect some of the best attractions, parks, rivers and open spaces that London has to offer.
With over 40 guided walks, from under five mile
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Want to turn back the ageing clock? According to new research, women who use anti-wrinkle creams could in fact be speeding up the ageing process. A worrying new survey shows that a third of women under the age of 25 are using products designed for over 40s in a bid to keep their youthful looks.
Many of these products contain high concentratio
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 Kim Clijsters sealed a fantastic return to grand slam tennis by winning the US Open title at Flushing Meadows last night.
Clijsters only returned to top-flight tennis last month after two years away to have her daughter, Jada. In her 7-5, 6-3 win over Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki, Clijsters became the first mother to win a grand slam titl
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 Nibbling on a bowl of blueberries for breakfast can stop you flagging in the afternoon, according to a new study.
Scientists at Reading University found that a large helping of the superfood can help to boost concentration and memory up to five hours later.
In the tests, volunteers who drank a blueberry smoothie in the morning performed better
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 Children with self-esteem problems are more likely to be obese as adults, according to researchers at King’s College London.
The researchers looked at the 1970 British Birth Cohort Study, which featured 6,500 participants, and found that ten-year-olds with lower self-esteem tended to be fatter once they reached adulthood. The children had their
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 The Together Trust is calling everyone from the Salford and Manchester area (and beyond!) to sign up to the Salford Cycle event and 10K race to help raise money for Inscape House, the charity’s school for autism in Salford.
Taking place on Sunday 27 September, the events will appeal to all ages and abilities and will take in all the local sites
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 Almost four in ten women buy shoes knowing that they don’t fit, a new poll has revealed.
According to the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 37 per cent of the women surveyed would wear uncomfortable shoes just because they were fashionable. And despite some 80 per cent of women admitting they suffer problems like corns or ingrowing toe na
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 Wondering how to win the war against your wobbles? According to new research dining earlier in the day and avoiding late night snacks could actually help you beat the bulge. Scientists at Chicago’s Northwestern University who carried out a study on nocturnal mice, found that when the mice were fed during the day instead of at night they put on mor
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 Don’t miss ‘Blown Away’, a stunning photographic exhibition of the British Sailing Team (Skandia Team GBR), held in London this autumn.
After spending five days with 14 of Britain’s top sailors at a Skandia Team GBR training camp at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, award-winning photographer Robert Wilson created a stunning p
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 Suffering from high cholesterol? According to new research carried out by scientists in Austria, by including rapeseed oil in your diet you can help to cut blood fat levels by up to 29%. Containing just half the fat of olive oil, rapeseed oil is also high in unsaturated fats, which helps to lower cholesterol levels. In an Austrian trial, children a
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 More than 17,000 women hit Hyde Park yesterday to take part in the adidas Women’s 5K Challenge 2009, many aiming for personal bests and many more raising money for hundreds of fantastic charities.
World heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis got the runners started at 11am and just quarter of an hour later onlookers were treated to an exciting spri
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 We’ve always known that broccoli is good for you, but now it’s been touted as an extremely vital vegetable. Scientists at Imperial College London have found that eating it will boost your body’s natural defence system and may prevent strokes and heart attacks. High in sulforaphane, it helps to keep arteries unclogged and blood flowing freely.
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 To tie in with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Breast Cancer Campaign, the charity which helps to fund research nationwide has teamed up with Filofax and breast cancer survivor Kylie Minogue to auction off special edition personal organiser. It contains the latest breast awareness information, a pink ruler and papers, special diary remi
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 Hate your thighs? According to new research, women with small thighs are at greater risk of heart attack than more generously proportioned women. The survey, which was carried out by Copenhagen University Hospital suggested that women whose upper legs are less than 23.6in (60cm) around have a higher risk of coronary disease and early death. The lo
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 The Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity London Duathlon – run, bike, run – takes place next Sunday 13th September in Richmond Park, and if you fancy competing it’s not too late to secure your place. With distances to suit all shapes and sizes, as well as team entries available, there really is something for everyone at this fantastic event. Choo
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 Sneaking to the fridge for a midnight feast, Nigella-style, could be bad news for your belly, according to new research. A Chicago Northwestern University study found that when mice ate at unusual hours, they put on twice as much weight as creatures with ‘normal’ mealtimes, despite exercising and eating as much as the others. The study, published o
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 New research suggests sugar substitutes do nothing to help with whittling away your waistline – they could actually make you gain weight.
Professor Soraya Shirazi-Beechey from the University of Liverpool discovered our bodies react the same way to sweeteners as they do to sugar, by activating sensors in the gut which are key to the absorption of
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 Many UK sports are feeling the effects of the recession, with a recent survey revealing that some 6,000 community sports clubs could close due to lack of funding. However, BingoLotto, a brand new TV game, is set to change all that.
BingoLotto is a live TV game, hosted by Ulrika Jonsson, that will air weekly on Virgin 1 from 13th September 2009.
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According to a new survey, it’s estimated that half of pregnant women will refuse to take swine flu jab when it’s available later this year, over fears it will harm them and their babies. Even though they are the group most at risk of catching the virus, expectant mothers will refuse to have the vaccine because they are worried about how well its b
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 Some 18,000 women a year could be saved from breast cancer if they eat a healthier diet and exercise more regularly, a new study by experts at the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has found. Indeed, alcohol, lack of exercise and being overweight has been blamed for four out of ten cases of breast cancer, which kills 12,000 women a year. Breastfeed
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 Hilary Lister, 37, has completed a marathon voyage to become the first female quadriplegic to sail solo around Britain.
Lister finished off a 40-day series of sails with a 15-mile, five-hour sail from Ramsgate to Dover, where she was cheered on by crowds.
The Oxford-educated biochemist from Kent said she was relieved to be home, but looking forw
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 Sales of 1 per cent fat milk have reached record levels, as us Brits become more health-conscious and switch from other varieties in a bid to cut down our saturated fat intake.
According to the Food Standards Agency, this sudden rise in consumption is due to a multimillion-pound advertising campaign, which urged consumers to cut their intake of
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 Twix is calling on keen cyclists to undertake an ambitious Land’s End to John O’Groats trip with a difference.
They are looking to recruit the first-ever Twix Tea Lady (or Bloke!) to cycle the length of the UK hand-delivering free Twix and cuppas to thirsty Brits. They hope it’ll encourage our people to pause more and enjoy life’s simple pleas
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Since the Krypton Factor began in 1977, there has only been one female winner out of a possible 20. Seven female contestants were in the last series, none of which got through to the final. This time around, we think it will be so much better if there’s an equal mix of men and women, and it would be fantastic to have a woman in the final or, even
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 The Pink Aerobics flagship event, Regent’s Park, London, Sunday 27 September 2009, 1-4pm
Enjoy three hours of Pink Aerobics and support Breast Cancer Campaign by raising sponsorship and celebrating the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year's event is supported by actress Charlie Brooks.
There are loads of things to do, from 70s
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Feeling stressed? Unleash your green fingers! Not only is mowing the lawn an excellent form of exercise, burning up to 200 calories per hour, but according to new research it can also work wonders on your mind too! Researchers have discovered that the sweet smell of freshly cut grass can help actually help to relieve stress and boost the memory by
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 Over the summer English holidaymakers consumed eight alcoholic drinks a day, totalling 80 drinks over the course of an average trip, a new survey has found. More than a quarter of those surveyed said they ended up drinking three times more than normal.
But 70 per cent of the 3,500 adults in the Department of Health study claim they are making S
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It’s time to don your running shoes and get involved in the world’s largest virtual race.
On October 24th you can race against runners all over the world, thanks to Nike+ technology. Wearing Nikeplus-enabled trainers allows you to compete against athletes, amateurs and first-time runners from all corners of the globe. Start your 10K, then log y
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 Eating more green beans can increase fibre levels and make you lose weight. New research in The Journal of Nutrition revealed women who increased their fibre intake lost weight, while those who decreased fibre in their diets gained extra pounds.
Scientists involved in the study came up with a practical formula to prove their findings. With every 1
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 If you thought that a low-carb, high-protein diet was the way forward, you
may want to rethink this formula.
Nutritional scientists who promote the low-acid diet believe that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is more beneficial than consuming extra protein, which is high in amino acids.
So here's the science behind it: our blood is slightly a
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 A new report out this month suggests regular yoga practice can help to
prevent the dreaded expansion of our stomachs.
People with a normal weight were also able to maintain their trim figures and overweight people could lose those dreaded extra pounds through practising the bendy exercise.
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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 Keep healthy the easy way – just one ounce of wheatgrass juice has the vitamin and mineral equivalent of 2.2lbs of fresh vegetables.
It contains a whole host of vitamins including the essential B12 needed to maintain a healthy brain and nervous system.
While it works to create your body’s healthy balance, the juice also targets areas such as
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 A new study by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) reported there is convincing evidence to suggest eating processed meat such as ham and salami can increase your risk of bowel cancer.
Scientists estimate that if we eat less than 70g of processed meat a week – the equivalent of three rashers of bacon – up to 3,700 bowel cancer cases a year cou
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 A University of Exeter study has revealed the benefits of beetroot juice. Along with boosting your energy levels it can also help you to exercise for up to 16% longer.
Beetroot contains a nitrate that acts to reduce your oxygen uptake and this is thought to make exercising less tiring. The new findings have already caught the interest of endura
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 The roaring crowds at the Oval were out in force over the weekend to support England’s cricket team. The Ashes are firmly back in the hands of our home-grown heroes after a few near misses and some nail-biting play.
Both teams were going through a transitional period at this year’s test series, with noticeable key players not in the line-up as o
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 Hi there,
im very new to this website but not new to weight loss.
I have tried every diet under the sun and have now been referred to the weight management clinic in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
I am following a programme of 1800 cals a day as i am just about 19stone but am looking for a good programme of excercise to combine with this. I am
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 Responding to reasearch from the Department of Health which shows that over half of drinkers are directly releated to alcohol and sleep problems, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of Drinkaware says:
'Some people are wrongly under the illusion that a heavy night’s drinking will mean a good night’s sleep.
'People might fall into a deep sleep even
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 Relax, have a glass of wine, but don’t forget to put it on your iPhone.
The UK will always be a nation of beer drinkers and with health issues becoming more apparent we’re worrying about them more than ever. But for those iPhone users, you don't have to worry any more because there is now an application available in the UK that will cater your
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 The product, which is a knife and fork that are in the shape of dumbbells, weighs 1.5lbs each. The set claims to help you lose weight by slowing down the eating process and according to the website ‘lifting food with these utensils is like doing curls with dumbbells’.
Most people would look at it as a fun gimmick, but can it seriously help us t
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 Sheffield heptathlete Jessica Ennis secured a World Championship gold medal on Sunday evening in Berlin
The 23-year-old from Sheffield arrived in Germany as the number-one ranked athlete, following her return to competitive action in early May after she was diagnosed with multiple stress fractures in her right foot 15 months ago. She finished wi
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Bought 1st copy of Women's Fitness today with the idea to get fitter and tone up ready for youngest daughters wedding Oct 2010!! Going to look at wedding dresses on Mon and as the Grooms Mum is very trim I feel I don't want to let my daughter down. Know it's a while off but think I will need plenty of time. I'm not overweight but definately have 'b
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 My ultimate goal is to work up some strength over the course of my gap year job next year, since I'd like to be able to hold a boom-mic for more than five minutes!
And, I wouldn't mind looking a bit more toned as well!
But first of all, I have my very own short term goal to trim my stomach before next week. I mean, I'm very naturally skinny b
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 Multi tasking is taking over our lives, to the point where most of us can’t focus on one thing without wanting to do something else at the same time. We think nothing of texting while watching the television, or talking on the phone and reading a magazine, but can all of this information that we’re desperately stuffing into our brains be bad for us
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 In the UK, we spend an extraordinary £60 million a year on fish oil capsules and syrups – which is around 20 per cent of the total money we spend on supplements in total. But is all of that money worth it? Well, apparently it is. Research suggests
that fish oils are good for the brain, heart, bones, eye problems, back pain and even protecting a
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 At the University of Western Australia, researchers have discovered that people who drink a glass of milk in the morning eat nine per cent less at lunch. As well as being a great source of calcium, which is vital for keeping our teeth and bones healthy, it also helps dieters feel fuller for longer due to its protein and lactose content. That’ll be
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 GPs are to give their patients ‘prescriptions’ for exercise to help improve their fitness and health. Health Secretary Andy Burnham is launching the Let’s Get Moving campaign in an attempt to haul Britain up the fitness league table for the 2012 Olympics. A minimum amount of exercise will be set per week and sports programmes will be recommended, i
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 Stressed out? Then jump off the psychiatrist’s couch and onto the yoga mat for the latest type of therapy. An American study, which took place at the Bronx Psychiatric Center, suggests that yoga therapy can help improve quality of life in patients with chronic schizophrenia. For years, yoga devotees have been telling us that bending and twisting ou
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 NikeWomen launch a series of ultimate outdoor training events to celebrate its passion for sport. Three exclusive events, inspired by the NikeWomen training club to strengthen body, mind and spirit. Hosted by NikeWomen master trainers, athletes, and ambassadors, these events are created for all fitness levels, and will imbue you with a passion for
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 We all know about 'power couples', those who are greater together than the sum of their parts, and it applies to certain foods too.
• Broccoli and tomato.
Broccoli is a well known super-veg. This is because it's packed with vitamin C and detoxifing enzymes, but if paired with tomatoes, their collective nutrients and health-boosting powers appea
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 A study led by Doctor Alan Krystal shows that practising yoga on a regular basis may help prevent weight spread in normal weight people during middle age, and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight. The researchers think that the weight loss is related to the sensitivity to hunger than the physical activity of the yoga itself. ‘In our
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 We all know that garlic is good for you in one way or another, but which form is healthiest for the heart? A study at The Univesity of Connecticut, school of medicine, suggests that for improvements of cardiac health, freshly crushed garlic is better than processed. The hearts of people that had eaten the fresh-crushed garlic was, among other thin
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 On Sunday, the Mazda London Triathlon, the world’s largest, took place. Great Britain’s current World Champion Helen Jenkins took the honours in the women’s elite race with Liz Blatchford (2nd) and Jodie Swallow (3rd) close behind. In total, the weekend had nearly 10,000 participants taking part in the swim-bike-run event, and over 50 per cent of t
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 According to a study in Neurology, exercising and stimulating the brain may delay the start of memory decline in people who develop dementia. Rebecca Wood, chief executive of the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, says: ‘This study shows that exercising the brain may delay the start of memory loss in people who develop dementia. This adds to the “use it o
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 It may smooth out more than just worry lines and wrinkles. This form anti-ageing cosmetic is being tested as a treatment for depression in two universities; Basle University in Switzerland and the Hanover University in Germany. Scientists believe that botox can be ‘reverse engineered’ – if a patient is prevented from frowning, it supposedly makes t
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 The World Championships in Rome won Jo Jackson her second silver medal in the 800m freestyle, beating Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington as she just missed out and arrived at the finish line in fourth place.
‘It was so tough out there,’ Jackson says. ‘All the girls just went out so hard and I found it so hard to keep up.’ Jackson, who earned
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 According to the government men should drink no more than three to four units per day and women no more than two to three. Doctor Sheron, a liver specialist of The Alcohol Health Alliance UK states that these limits were made with ‘no good evidence’. He says that this gives the general public the idea that they can safely drink alcohol every day, a
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 We’ve had a busy few months in the office with the publication of the first ever Women’s Fitness book, our Guide to Body Toning, and for myself things have been hectic at home too. A recent illness in the family has resulted in hospital trips and various errands and as such, I’ve not been able to exercise in any shape or form for two weeks.
Exer
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hi everyone, im new to this site! up until a few years ago i was really fit, i danced 6 nights a week did pilates, and yoga with my mum, but then i had my 1st child, during my pregnancy i hardly put on any wight and weighed just over 8 and a half stone, which was suprising as my daughter was 8lb 1oz!! but since giving birth im findin it so hard to
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I am 37 years old have always been fit and active until 3 years ago when I had a car accident, and now I have a wedge T8 fracture in my back and my back hurts when I run on the treadmill, at the moment I am swimming, I have been to the gym but I feel fustrated as I look around and everyone is able to go for gold. Where as I am limited now to what e
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 I've just joined this site as I hope it will keep me motivated to work out on a regular basis. Up until 4 years ago I was very fit, but due to too many work & family commitments I have let it all slide (in more ways than one). I now have 16kgs to lose & know from past experience that it will only come off & stay off with regular exercise. Any tips/
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Ok there's no getting away from it now. I cannot fit in to any of my clothes that are feminine and fitting so it is most definintely time to give up on alcohol. It's not an easy decision to make but it has to be done. I can't do it in moderation and so I just have to stop drinking it. It wouldn't be so bad apart from I work in a pub 5 days a week,
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Is a person who regularly eats junk food an evil soul?
I don't think so, that's just a choice people make. If I were to eat junk food regularly, I would feel guilty but that's because I know it would affect my health and my weight, not because I thought it was going to make me a bad person.
Alcohol, drugs, sugar and caffeine can affect your p
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Dear Blog,
First of all let me update yesterday's evening, I steered away from the sausage and Yorkshire pudding - instead I had two hard boiled eggs, salad and new potatoes with some light salad cream dressing. However I did have a couple of glasses of wine in the evening with my hubby.
Today I have had a cookies and cream meal replace
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Dear Blog,
Activity so far,
Week One weight 12st 6lbs, fat 41.2%
Wednesday - Gym - 480 cal using cross trainer and treadmill
Thursday - Home - 465 cal using treadmill
- Gym - 500 cal using cross trainer
Friday - Gym - 500 cal on cross trainer
Saturday 23 May - 16.40
Went to the gym this morning. Used the cross
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 Hi, I want to share my weight loss journey with anyone who wishes to see it or even join it. I am 44 years old, I work from home and I am also a fitness instructor. Over the past 15 years I have taught between 10 -15 aerobic classes per week, which has saddly dropped down to just one week for the last 3-4 years due to other work commitments. The
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 On Saturday I did an hour training in work, got a fire shout half way through and ended up puttting my t-shirt on backwards as a result of the chaos! Nice quiet Sunday. Yesterday I went for a workout and taught aqua aerobics 535kcals Nice one!!! Went a nice wee walk with Mia today and did a kickboxing style workout in the house. I have included a p
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 So today I went a trail run with Mia Murphy (my dalmation, if your just tuning in) as my side kick, it was brilliant. Although the weather is brilliant it's still a bit muddy down the nature trail where I run, I love getting my old muddy trail trainers on and really hitting the quagmire that once used to be a path. At the moment i'm just getting th
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 Changed my route yesterday to see if it would help my sore legs, it was ok, made a bit of difference. This morning I ran home from work (was on nightshift, firefighter), mostly all down hill except for through the shopping precinct and up the hill to my house. Good run though. Had on my new socks and my bright pink NB running top (long sleeved for
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 Well I got my trainers , really nice saucony ones (white=not good). Was in the trainer shop for about an hour and a half getting my feet squeezed and twisted and pushed as I walked up and down the shop with no joke, about 15 pair of trainers, I had done my days workout just getting the trainers. They told me I hadn't to run in them till Sunday and
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