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Nicola Davenport: RideLondon-Surrey 100: Inspiration

2013-06-19T07:51:25Z

Long-distance cycling frees up a lot of thinking time. Sometimes I completely empty my mind and focus on the surroundings - birdsong, the scents of nature, feeling the changes of air temperature as I ride up hills, through dips in the landscape, wooded areas and along open roads.

Read more: British Cycling National Road Race Championships, Fitness, Glasgow, Bike, Cycling, Exercise, Ridelondon-surrey100, UK Lifestyle News

Julian Assange Asylum: What Would One Year Inside Do To Your Body?

2013-06-18T08:53:30Z

During Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's one-year asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy, there have been numerous reports on his health.

But just what ...

Read more: UK News, Sex Allegations, Julian Assange Asylum, Crime, Ecuador Embassy, Extradition, Fitness, Julian Assange, Wikileaks, UK Lifestyle News

Realbuzz.com: Seven Foods That Will Enhance Your Workout

2013-06-18T19:00:00Z

When it comes to working out, food impacts upon your performance in different ways, and we all want to get the most from our hard work. We present you with seven foods that enhance your performance to make your workout worthwhile.

Read more: Fitness and Exercise, Food Exercise, After Exercise Food, Eating Before Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Tips, Body Image, Fitness, Weight Loss, Diet, UK Lifestyle News

WATCH: Women Surf In High Heels And Make Us Feel Inadequate

2013-06-18T08:03:33Z

A group of Russian women have completely out-girled HuffPost UK Lifestyle, by putting on their high heels and surfing (effortlessly) in a competition ...

Read more: UK Sport, Women Sports, Fitness, Women, Surfing, High Heels, Surf, UK Lifestyle News

Lucy Karsten: 'Rich Hair', And the Other Perils of My New Exercise Class

2013-06-17T07:03:40Z

Barretoned classes are taken in socks, and for once I was wearing a matching pair. Less fortuitously, I was wearing a matching pair of fluorescent green socks, a purchase several years ago from an American K-Mart. The other women in the class wore beautifully cut, soft workout clothes, perfectly suited to the movements of the class.

Read more: Yoga, Sportswear, Activewear, Barretoned, Summer Body, Fitness, Ballet, Health News, Weight Loss, Diet, London, UK Lifestyle News

Reno Charlton: Soaring Obesity Levels Spur People into Action

2013-06-15T06:45:34Z

Over the past two or three decades, obesity levels amongst both adults and children in countries such as the UK and the USA have soared. In an age of fast living and fast food, poor diet and lack of exercise have contributed to obesity levels tripling in some areas over the space of three decades.

Read more: Body, Fitness, Trainer, Physical, Nutrition, UK Health News, Weight Loss, Obesity, Diet, UK Lifestyle News

69-Year-Old Mick Jagger Reveals Secrets To Longer Life

2013-06-17T08:19:21Z

Ballet lessons, Pilates classes and yoga routines might seem like an unlikely triumvirate for a rock star to swear by.

But for Rolling Stones front...

Read more: Tips for Longer Life, Septuagenarian, Long Life, 70, Longer Life, Mick Jagger, Anti-Aging, Anti-Ageing, Det, Fitness, Mick Jagger's Health Tips, Wellbeing, Glastonbury Music Festival, 50 Plus, UK Lifestyle News

Rosi Sexton: The Waiting Game

2013-06-14T19:00:00Z

When it comes to that moment when I walk out into the arena, I'll be completely prepared for the fight. The crowd will be much bigger than any I've fought for before, and I'm expecting an electric atmosphere. I can't wait to be a part of it.

Read more: Women's Sports, UK Sport, Fitness, Ufc, Diet-and-Nutrition, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Mma, Sport, UK Sport News

Dr Khandee Ahnaimugan: Struggling to Lose Weight Is Not Always a Bad Thing

2013-06-13T19:00:00Z

As part of the diet, you've been eating foods that you don't really like. You've also had to eat different meals compared to the rest of the family. You've kept away from chocolate even though you love it. And you've even managed to go to the gym a few times. Then you decide to weigh yourself. And shock, horror, you've only lost three pounds.

Read more: Weight Loss Tips, Losing Weight, Weight Loss, Diet, Dieting, Body Image, Nutrition, Fitness, UK Lifestyle News

Rich Roll: Men: To Get Ultra-Fit, Go Vegan

2013-06-13T07:00:19Z

I'm not telling you this to brag but to remind you that it's never too late to change the course of your life. And this Men's Health Week, 10 to 16 June, is a great time for men of all ages to take their health into their own hands. You might start by going vegan.

Read more: Veganism, Peta, Vegan Diet, Running, Endurance, Endurance Sports, Health, Vegan, Fitness, Fitness and Exercise, UK Lifestyle News

How To Get In Shape For Summer

2013-06-13T04:45:53Z

While the British summer may be punctuated by grey skies, many will be lucky enough to jet off to sunnier climes and enjoy some time on the beach.

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Read more: Fitness, Weight Loss, How to Lose Weight, Bikini Body, How to Get in Shape, UK Lifestyle News

Realbuzz.com: Five Foods for a Flat Stomach

2013-06-12T19:00:00Z

Dreaming of a flat stomach without hitting the gym? The good news is your dream may not be too far away. Whether you're hoping to blitz away a muffin top or are battling with bloating, your diet is integral to shaping up this problem area.

Read more: Healthy Eating, Weight Loss Tips, Healthy Living Body, Flat Stomach, Body Image, Nutrition, Fitness, Weight Loss, Diet, UK Lifestyle News

'Pole Dancing Has Given Me A Real Confidence Boost'

2013-06-12T04:48:10Z

At 65, Cecylia Metcalfe is the oldest pole dancer in Britain -- but she says she feels younger than ever.

Cecylia, from Durham, took up the unusual...

Read more: Fitness, Fifty Plus, Pole Dancing, Britain's Oldest Pole Dancer, Divorce, Body Confidence, Pole Dancer, UK Lifestyle News

Unfit Patients More At Risk Of From Operations Than Older People

2013-06-12T00:26:07Z

A patient's fitness rather than their age should be the key factor in deciding whether they have an operation, according to research.

The study rev...

Read more: Operation Recovery Times, Nhs, Recovery Times, Fitness, Operations, Surgical Complications, Men's Health, 50 Plus, UK Lifestyle News

Lee Riley: Strength of Mind Is What Makes the Difference

2013-06-10T04:25:32Z

It's inside all of us; the strength to do whatever it takes to overcome even the most challenging mental and physical tests in order to achieve our goals. When the challenge is physical, you need to be fit - but your mind must be strong too.

Read more: Fitness, Challenges, Royal Marines, Mind, Commando Spirit Appeal, Strength, UK Impact, UK Lifestyle News

Alan Silman: Why Do Some Sports Injuries Develop Into Osteoarthritis?

2013-06-07T04:32:31Z

An injury to the joint is one of the main risk factors for osteoarthritis, along with ageing and obesity. It's the most common form of arthritis, with approximately 8 million people in the UK affected. Contrary to popular belief, it can affect people at any age

Read more: Avoiding-Sport-Injury, Charity, Osteoarthritis, Health Research, Sport-Injury, Health, Arthritis, Fitness, Health News, UK Lifestyle News

Beth Burgess: How to Have a Sober Summer

2013-06-06T07:49:31Z

Whether for health reasons, because you have a problem with alcohol, because you don't want the excess calories on your bikini body, or because you just don't like being drunk, an alcohol-free life is a commitment and a lifestyle for some of us. But the summer can be a difficult time for teetotallers.

Read more: Alcohol-Free, Sobriety, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Summer, Nutrition, Health, Alcohol, Fitness, Diet, Health Care, Health News, UK Lifestyle News

Realbuzz.com: Top Tips to Get in Shape for the Beach

2013-06-05T19:00:00Z

Want a sexy, toned bikini body ready for the summer? Then it's time to take action. We've got three key areas you need to focus on to ensure you're looking beach-alicious in time for peak season. So dust off those winter cobwebs and get ready to follow our guide to getting a top bikini body.

Read more: Fitness and Exercise, Summer, Beach, Bikini Body, Healthy Living Health News, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Diet, Beach Body, UK Lifestyle News

Joe M. Williams: Cycle to Work: Just Say 'No' to Bargain Hunt

2013-06-03T19:00:00Z

Cycling provides a brilliant antidote sickness and the costs associated with it. We recently discovered that 68% of people that use our National Cycle Network threw not a single sickie last year. Just by riding to work every day, we can improve our health to such an extent that we reduce the number of sick days we take to almost half.

Read more: Public Health, National Cycling Network, Commuting, Cycling, Absenteeism, Economy, Fitness, Health News, Weight Loss, UK Business, UK Lifestyle News

Andy Brown: How to Pick a Personal Trainer

2013-06-03T19:00:00Z

I can't emphasise enough how important it is that you and your trainer get on. If you like your trainer then when you're trying to squeeze out those last few reps their words can be encouraging and motivational. If you don't like them it just makes you want to smack them in their stupid face.

Read more: Pt, Personal Training, Money, Personal Trainer, Fitness Tips, Fitness, Diet and Nutrition, Fitness and Exercise, Weight Loss, Health, UK Lifestyle News

Rosi Sexton: A Journey Eleven Years in the Making

2013-05-31T19:00:00Z

In a little under three weeks, I'll be making the final preparations before I step inside the world-famous Octagon to make my debut in my sport's most elite competition - the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Read more: Women's Sports, Ufc, Rosi Sexton, Mma, UK Sport, Fitness, Fitness and Exercise, Mixed Martial Arts, Sport, UK Sport News

Grant Feller: Run Away! What I've Learnt From Joining a Gym

2013-05-31T19:00:00Z

Now that I have a little extra time on my hands - only a very little obviously - I've been trying to clear my mind, reinvigorate my thoughts and excuse myself from childcare with fairly frequent visits to the gym. And it pains me to say that I have learnt a few valuable lessons in the process.

Read more: Gyms, Weight Loss, Exercise, Treadmill, Gym Membership, Nutrition, Fitness, Diet, Health News, UK Lifestyle News

Sarah Cloutier: Recovering From a Sugar Hangover With Flair!

2013-05-30T14:13:24Z

It has been suggested that properties in sugar are psychoactive and addictive. Sugar is added to foods to make us come back for more. Sugar in fruits is not as addictive and can give us the essential carbohydrates we need without the buzz or high that sugar does.

Read more: Healthy Eating, Gluten Free Recipes, Sugar Addiction, Weight Loss, Sugar Free Desserts, Dairy-Free-Recipe, Healthy Diet, Helathy-Living, Nutrition, Fitness, Health News, Diet, UK Lifestyle News

Pregnant City Girl: Musings on Real Beauty 2013

2013-05-30T06:45:23Z

While repeating the same messages to our children and believing it most passionately for them, we still find ourselves clinging like a limpet to the Western ideal of beauty. If only we could lose a few pounds, were a few inches taller, banish cellulite, grow thicker, longer hair, if only we could basically turn into a Disney princess, we believe we would be happy.

Read more: Dove, Be Real Talks, Women, Women's Issues, Dove Real Beauty Campaign, Nutrition, Body Image, Fitness, Diet, UK Lifestyle News

Anders Lorenzen: Are We Looking at a #bloodycyclist Revolution in London?

2013-05-28T12:40:32Z

But issues facing cyclists in London are manyfold; the most pressing is unquestionably safety. In an already crowded city, cyclists compete daily with larger, noisier and more dangerous vehicles and many city dwellers, who would otherwise gladly hop on their bike to commute to work, are far too intimidated to do so.

Read more: Environment, Cyclingrevolution, UK Cycling, UK Transport, Cycling, Boris Johnson, Fitness, UK Environment, UK Lifestyle News