There are some key factors to consider when exercising, to achieve maximum results. These factors include; the duration of each exercise, the intensity, the frequency you work out, and whether or not you use interval training. This article will examine each one of these aspects to help you achieve the maximum benefit from your cardio workouts. [more...]

Temperatures are rising and it is now more important than ever to make sure you are replacing the fluids lost during exercise to prevent dehydration and the development of hyperthermia. How about mixing your own sports drink...? [more...]

Much has been written about the benefits of physical fitness, but what about mental fitness. Are there exercises we can do that keep our minds running as smoothly as our bodies? Kim O'Hare reports... [more...]

The celebrity choice is a bootcamp with a twist. Beautcamp Pilates is a great combination of regimes giving immediate results. Jo Finzi reports... [more...]

Feel like a fitness programme that's a real challenge, but great fun? Why not try a bootcamp. There are a few bootcamps in and around the area, which we'll be trying out over the next few months. [more...]

There's just time to boot yourself into shape before the 14th, so what are you waiting for? Here's a couple of boot-camp ideas to burn those calories and tone those flabby bits in just 45 minutes. So find yourself an open space, then go for it! [more...]

Now that the Eid, Christmas and New Year festivities are over for another 12 months, it's time to take a look at how you measure up. Jo Finzi offers a timely warning on getting back into shape for 2008... [more...]

How many of you have skipped with a rope as children. Easy wasn't it? Have you tried it recently though? Most people would imagine it's for play, not for exercise, but skipping fits right in with other forms of aerobic exercise such as running, swimming and cycling [more...]

Hooray... the weather's getting cooler, and it's now the perfect time to start a new outdoor fitness regime. Walking is the obvious choice for autumn and winter days. It's easy, and requires no particular level of stamina. [more...]