Feel more like hibernating than going to a spinning class? These home workouts make it much easier to squeeze in the exercise. It’s the beginning of the year – the prime time to turn over a new leaf and kick-start a new exercise regime. But it’s also cold and dark outside, making staying at home…
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When it comes to fitness trackers, the choice of wearables has never been better. But, with so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? We put Dean Evans, technology journalist, through his paces to find out… With the latest smartwatches giving you the ability to track heart rate,…
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From Instagram-worthy Edinburgh to Jane Austen’s stomping ground, here are seven brilliant wintry UK walks chosen by lifestyle journalist Carole Beck Research has shown that exercise in winter can make you feel more energetic, strengthen the immune system and boost the body’s store of vitamin D (which tends to decrease during winter months). Here are…
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Running and cycling blogger Lorna North shares her clever tips for staying active during the mince pie madness. Between meeting final deadlines at work, squeezing in present shopping and all those social commitments, it’s no surprise that our fitness regime gets neglected over Christmas. As a result we put on an average of ½kg in…
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