Category: Fitness

Gyms and fitness instructors across Mid Cheshire will be holding events throughout the day aimed at encouraging more people to enjoy the benefits of physical activity. National Fitness Day is an annual campaign by ukactive and once again, the theme is ‘Your Health is for Life’. Organisers are hoping the day will highlight the role...

The best long-sleeved workout tops, in my opinion, don’t get near enough credit. In fact, I’d even go as far as to say it’s my favourite style of workout top – there to keep you warm yet sweat-wick, cosy yet cool. A core staple in any fitness fan’s gym wear, it’s the perfect accompaniment to...

BBC The Link Centre is one of five centres offering free swimming and gym access Free classes are being offered at leisure centres in Swindon to mark National Fitness Day. GLL, which runs the Better Leisure Centres in the town, is offering free access to gyms, pools and some classes at five locations on Wednesday,...

Joel McManus Joel McManus (left) trains both of his children at his own CrossFit gym One of the country’s fittest families is celebrating after a brother and sister won UK and world CrossFit titles. Keira McManus, 14, was crowned the fittest girl in the world under 15 at the CrossFit Games in Michigan, US, a...

It’s safe to say that longevity is a major buzzword right now. According to researchers from Stanford University, human lifespans are increasing by around three years every 25 years (in effect, three years every generation) and it’s accepted that in the last century, our longevity has doubled – making 60 the new 40, and so...

It’s hard to pick up a newspaper or scroll the news these days without seeing an article about the viral “wonder drug” Ozempic. And, in news this week, a new landmark study of nearly 18,000 people found that the drug could slow down the ageing process and has “far-reaching benefits beyond [those] initially imagined.” Originally...

And with members saying it’s the best gym they’ve been to with great equipment it’s easy to see why the Ruskin Drive facility has taken top spot. In April, we launched our Best of 2024 competition and we’ve given out 18 awards. Best for Hair – At Gems Best for Pies – Burchall’s Best for Nails...

England have started filling the vacancies in their coaching set-up with the appointment of fitness coach Dan Tobin from Gloucester. Defence coach Felix Jones and strength and conditioning staff Aled Walters and Tom Tombleson have left head coach Steve Borthwick’s staff in recent weeks. Tobin, 40, has been Gloucester’s head of performance for the past...

YouTube is to limit recommendations of certain health and fitness videos to teenagers, including those which “idealise” certain body types. It says 13 to 17-year-old users will still be able to search for and view fitness-related content – but will not be encouraged into repeated viewing of similar videos. YouTube says it is acting because...