In a world where beliefs about exercise are either long-held or fleeting (you know, until something better comes along), it can be difficult to know if we're doing the right thing at the right time. And while some rules of fitness are backed up
People are always calling me names. I’ve been labelled a hippie, a yuppie, cool, uncool… and even clueless. In addition to these, I’m part of the Television Generation. It’s true. Growing up, I spent time with Rowdy Yates, the Lone Ranger and Pancho and Cisco. I learned about tru...
Year's resolutions is by no means uncommon. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire conducted a year-long study of 3,000 people and discovered that less than 30 per cent managed to stick to goals of losing weight or improving their fitness
’ll have the stamina, base cardiovascular fitness and robust musculoskeletal system a triathlete needs. The better news? It is possible to master two new sports without breaking the bank, or overfilling your training diary. Here’s how. Conquer the swim
2000. He also represented Great Britain in eight duathlon and triathlon age-group World Championships, and came seventh in the 2006 World Duathlon Championships.These plans assume a good level of fitness and a determination to persevere even when
Running doesn't get better than this. The 10K is a classic distance that covers all the bases - it's far enough to test you to the limit without shattering beginners in a way that a longer event can, yet short enough to be doable in a satisfyingly
Q At my best I am your average physical wreck of a 40-year-old, looking to get fit. I’ve quit smoking, and I want to reach a level of fitness higher than I’ve had at any age. So I’ve started running to lose some weight. I’m finding it hard, I only
stock-market fall when interest rates rise. And no athlete is immune not even the most experienced and successful. Thats why reviewing the basics can always give you a boost.Of course, beginners have an even greater need to follow these rules
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have
There’s no denying it: triathlon is the sport of the moment. Statistics show more than 100,000 Brits raced the triple last year, turning out at 400 different UK events. Single-sport athletes looking for their next fitness challenge, those fending
