Olympians inspire Bath art exhibition

16/05/2012

Olympic and Paralympic athletes form the inspiration for an art exhibition in Bath this summer. Local artist Ben Dearnlyy specialises in using marble, bronze, stone and glass, and will be unveiling a figure of Mark Foster later this month.

Kennel Club wants to find Britain's fittest dog (and owner)

If you need a boost to your summer fitness or weight loss plan, it may be time to buy a dog and get outside for some extra exercise. The Kennel Club is looking for the dog and owner that loses the most weight together by July 15 2012.

Musculoskeletal expert in London for summer 2012

This summer, one of the world’s leading Musculoskeletal therapists, Rohan Quarry Day, will be based at the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape at the Metropolitan London. Rohan’s work will be focused on Musculoskeletal Deep Tissue Therapy (MDTT).

Women ditch 'expensive' gym for the great outdoors

The weather may be frightful but an al fresco workout can be delightful as new research reveals today that more women are opting for the great outdoors to exercise. Nearly half of women are exercising outside three times a week or more.

Can anything beat old-fashioned exercise?

Exercise cheats - do they work?

We'd all like to be that little bit fitter and more toned. It's no surprise then that gym memberships in the UK rake in millions every year as we battle the bulge and try to get supermodel bodies

Find personal trainers online at fitness forum

A new website, the National Fitness Directory, is hoping to capitalised on the momentum of London 2012 by linking individuals with local personal trainers and creating a nationwide forum to discuss fitness issues long after the Olympics.

Beat stress to trim that tummy

Elia Siparas is fast making a name for himself as the celebrity go-to trainer of choice for dramatic transformations. He worked on the best-selling fitness DVD of TV weathergirl Clare Nasir then went on to work his magic on Hannah Waterman.

Snack smart after your workout

Are snack stopping you getting the workout results you want? A new report found many cardioholics do not snack smart after their workout, opting for foods loaded with unnecessary calories rather than a balanced carbs/protein snack.

US gym chain Equinox comes to the UK

Equinox, a fitness brand from the US, is bringing their brand of high-end gyms to London. The firm, run by chief executive Harvey Spevak, plans a roll out of up to five luxury sites in the capital to mark their entry into the UK fitness market.

TRX release Force Kit intense training

Take TRX training to the next level with the latest release from the suspension training company. The TRX Force Kit: Tactical contains a 12 week progressive Force-inspired programme, and the new TRX Tactical Suspension Trainer.

Jogging 'improves life expectancy'

It's free exercise you can do anywhere - and now research shows jogging can put years on your life, too! Jogging for as little as an hour a week can increase your life expectancy, new research from scientists in Denmark has shown.

Gok Wan's brother offers martial arts training

Gok Wan’s brother is stepping into the ring for women’s wellbeing. Gok's older brother Kwoklyn say learning something like Karate, Chinese boxing, Tai Quan Do, or Jeet June Do can help women lose weight and gain confidence this summer.

Scholl release post-workout massager

Massage away those aches and pains after training with the Scholl I-Pop Vibrating Massager. It's available in four colours and priced at a wallet-friendly £19.99, an ideal addition to your gym kit for relief from tight knots on-the-go.

Free weight-loss ebook: 'I Will Make You Lean'

Alexandra Wilson has published a free e-book workout, ‘I Will Make You Lean’, available to download for free from her website at www.alexandrawilson.com. The book includes a 50-minute full body workout specifically designed for weight loss.