Virtual runs are hugely popular now that events have been cancelled. You can even run a virtual marathon, so lace up your trainers, get out there and start clocking up the miles! As a result of the pandemic there has…
Have you taken up cycling during lockdown? Keep it up and make sure it’s a pain-free experience with these top tips from Michelle Njagi, Senior Physiotherapist for Bupa Health Clinics. Since social distancing measures were introduced, bike sales have soared. Cycling can…
Are you planning to go back to the gym when it reopens? Women’s Fitness Editor Christina Neal has been a gym fan for many years but has now chosen to stick to home workouts. Working out at home has become…
Get the best results from your exercise routines with these handy training tips bound to ensure that every workout counts. Check your posture It sounds simple, but it’s surprising how many people don’t give posture a thought when they exercise.…
Fitness goals can be hampered by unexpected niggles or injuries that can halt us in our tracks. The experts at musclefood.com explain how to reduce your injury risk. Poor exercise technique can lead to injuries that may even require surgery.…
Whatever your chosen form of exercise, caffeine can help to boost your performance and help you get the most from your workout. Rob Kemp explains why. Coffee has become the workout warm-up of choice for growing numbers of cyclists, runners…
Missed your gym? Your patience has paid off… gyms, indoor pools and sports facilities in England will be able to reopen from 25th July and outdoor pools from 11th July. Social distancing measures will apply with equipment spaced out and…
Losing your running mojo? Try some of our strategies here to maximise your motivation. Find some company If you don’t fancy joining a club or running on your own, enlist a friend to run with you. Ideally, they should be…
Do you enjoy swimming but find it painful and uncomfortable? Lucy Fry looks at common aches and pains suffered by regular swimmers, and how to overcome them. Swimming can cause pain and niggles in the lower back, knee and shoulder,…
Get fitter and faster and avoid getting into a rut with our top tips. Whether you plan to be a fast runner who nails personal bests and gets fitter and fitter ,or you just want to do it for run,…