Health and Fitness

The Unenthusiastic Dieter - The Brutal Honesty of a 4-Year-Old

Mette Poynton | Posted 03.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Mette Poynton

In the past month, I've had quite a few people ask me nicely how my diet is going... my responses have included, "Leave me alone", "That's none of your business" and "Ah, that's my landline ringing, gotta get it, Byeee".

The Great Gym Conspiracy

Ruth Harrison Roberts | Posted 01.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Ruth Harrison Roberts

I was one of those keen new gym members in January. I started off determined to get into shape, but at the same time I was also terrified.

Review of Kamalaya - The Ultimate Healthy Holiday

Paul Joseph | Posted 29.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Paul Joseph

There are many spas on Koh Samui Island, but none that are as sophisticated and unique as Kamalaya. This is one seriously good spa holiday, guest teachers and practitioners fly in from all over the world and the therapists are world class.

Future of Fitness

Andy Brown | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Andy Brown

This week was something of a red-letter one; I had two phone interviews regarding where I think the fitness industry is headed.

Weight Loss Walking Plan - An Effective Way Everybody Can Look After Their Health

Daniel Bartlett | Posted 06.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Daniel Bartlett

As the owner of Personal Training studio you may find it strange that I advocate walking as an effective activity to lose weight, but there is good re...

Tips to Fit Training In Around Family Life

Neil Sinclair | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Neil Sinclair

I recognised that I needed to get creative about how I could fit training in around my family commitments (which I have a lot of as a stay at home dad). It's wasn't always easy, but then nothing worth doing ever is. So dads, if you want to start, maintain or revisit a training routine, here are my tips...

What's the Deal With Carbohydrates?

Gloria Halim | Posted 05.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Gloria Halim

I hear quite a lot of people say they would like to reduce or cut out carbohydrate from their diet or they are starting one of those carb-free fad diets to lose weight. When I ask why, the common answer is that carbs are not good for you because they make you fat.

Riding the Next Wave of Bluetooth

Paul Williamson | Posted 08.12.2012 | UK Tech
Paul Williamson

An asthma patient can, for example, use a Bluetooth Smart peak flow meter which collects data on the patient's condition. This data is then transmitted to a Bluetooth Smart Ready smartphone and then in turn can be shared via the cloud to the patient's doctor, family or carers

Norway! No Gym? But I'll be Off Track!

Sabi Phagura | Posted 26.11.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Sabi Phagura

So everything has been running smoothly over the past 5 weeks in my body sculpting quest. I've been to the gym at regular times, my eating has been tweaked over the weeks as I learn more about the importance of nutrition, and I felt like I was really getting somewhere.

Why Are Obese Children 'Less Able To Taste'?

PA | Posted 20.09.2012 | UK

Obese children have a less sensitive sense of taste than children of normal weight, researchers have claimed. When tested on the five taste sensati...

Olympic Legacy or Wimbledon Effect?

Jim Cowan | Posted 14.10.2012 | UK Sport
Jim Cowan

As the London Olympics close no one is doubting they have been a huge success. Team GB have finished an unprecedented third in the medals table, fantastic crowds have turned up to watch, huge television viewing figures have been attracted and people young and old have been inspired to somehow get involved.

Barcelona - Fitness Holiday with a Difference!

Marc Marchant | Posted 18.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Marc Marchant

The past decade has seen a rapid rise in the popularity of fitness holidays, boot camps and yoga retreats. Whether it's learning to kite surf in Tarif...

We Don't Need Another Amy or Whitney, We Need More Clean-Living Celebrities

Paola Bassanese | Posted 18.04.2012 | Home
Paola Bassanese

Celebrities' erratic behaviour and lifestyle attract more media attention than clean-living personalities who also happen to be in the public eye. Wh...