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Europe’s best sports resorts and hotels | Active sport holidays
If you’re searching for an active or wellness holiday, Europe offers some of the best sports hotels and resorts in the world. From tennis and hiking to golf and yoga, there are so many European destinations to consider. In what is pretty much our European sports travel bucket list – and in no particular order...
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Naked man ‘took advantage of Planet Fitness transgender locker room policy’ to parade his genitalia in ladies’ locker room and ask women to ‘shower with him then rub lotion on his back’
A naked man reportedly took advantage of Planet Fitness’s transgender locker room policy to parade his genitalia around the ladies’ facilities and be inappropriate towards women. Christopher Allan Miller, 38, was arrested on Thursday for going into the women’s locker room at a Planet Fitness gym in Gastonia, North Carolina. Miller claimed to be a...
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8 best rowing machines for building muscle and boosting fitness in 2024
Rowing machine FAQs Is it safe to row every day? As with any exercise you’re new to, it’s important to gradually build up strength and stamina balanced with rest days. So, while it is safe to row every day, it is dependent on how intense your workouts are. However, be wary that over-training can lead...
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BBC Radio 4 – Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley – Michael Mosley: Why HIIT is an efficient way to get FIT
HIIT for long life In a five-year Norwegian study looking at 1500 adults, participants were placed into three groups: HIIT, moderate exercise and following the government’s activity guidelines. Those in the HIIT group had the biggest reduction in death from all causes. Michael runs on the spot as part of a HIIT routine Our peak...
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The best cycling watches of 2024 – track your fitness on and off the bike
There are two basic reasons for checking out the best cycling watches. Some people are general athletes and cycling is just one small piece of that. That covers those who are casual athletes and those who are more serious, but in both cases there’s a greater range of needs. It’s important to be able to...
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The best wireless headphones for runners, tried and tested
Best wireless headphones for runners UK 2024: Apple & Shokz tested <h2 class=”body-h2″>What to look for when buying running headphones</h2><h4 class=”body-h4″><strong>A comfortable fit</strong></h4><p class=”body-text”><strong></strong>There’s nothing worse than your headphones digging into the side of your head in the final miles of a long run. These days, you can get all sorts of options designed for...
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Our pick of the best treadmills for 2024 — tried and tested
Want more tried and tested recommendations from the RW editors? Sign up to our new weekly newsletter Kit Bag, coming soon. Click here to subscribe. If the changeable British weather puts you off heading out for a run, or you’re unable to get outside due to work, family or other commitments, a treadmill is an...
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What eating bread really does to your body – and the healthiest supermarket loaves to buy
We’re hardwired to love bread in all its forms – sandwiches, bread baskets, hot buttered toast! – because it’s sustained us for 10,000 years. But recently, bread has developed a reputation as a nutritional bad guy. In the continuing craze for low-carb diets, it’s accused of contributing to weight gain and metabolic problems, and spiking...
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The best fitness trackers in 2024 to help you stay active
Battery life up to 7 days, charge time 20-80 minutes Water resistant to 100 metres GPS Tracks sleep quality, blood oxygen (SpO2), heart rate, HRV, activity levels, training frequency, body temperature, menstrual cycle. I’m constantly testing smartwatches, but I’ve never experienced such intense curiosity as when I’m wearing an Oura Ring. “Is that one of...
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Best fitness apps in 2024 to help you meet your exercise goals
MyWhoosh is a virtual app with runners and cyclists in mind. There has just been an upgrade to the system and the 3.0 version encourages you to enter the MyWhoosh word to interact and train with other users with your unique avatar. There are over 700 training plans that you can participate in as well...
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The best cheap Beats headphones sales and deals for April 2024
Beats headphone deals are far more commonplace these days. The previously premium cups have taken some serious price cuts over the years, which means cheap Beats headphones are often lining the shelves if you’re browsing at the right time. We often see these headphones taking heavier discounts during holiday sales, but if you’re browsing outside...