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From Sofa Surfer to (half) Marathon Runner in 8 weeks!

From Sofa Surfer to (half) Marathon Runner in 8 weeks!

You probably recognise her as our quick-witted Daily Bite blogger, but are her running skills as sharp as her tongue? Sian Claire Owen has challenged herself to complete a half-marathon in 8 weeks. Check back here regularly to track her progress. 22nd May: Day 24   On the run from the undead...
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7 ways to sex-up your workout thumb

7 ways to sex-up your workout

Who said getting fit had to involve sweating it out on a treadmill? Check out these 7...
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Fitness trends for 2012 thumb

Fitness trends for 2012

As the UK gears up for the Olympics, we look at the new trends in fitness that are taking...
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Top 10 reasons you're not losing weight thumb

Top 10 reasons you're not losing weight

If you’ve been adhering to a strict healthy eating and fitness plan for a while but...
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An introduction to Glow Yoga thumb

An introduction to Glow Yoga

Yoga: the secret of the slender and serene or just a lot of hippies moaning and bending...
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The fab 4: best sporty spas in the UK thumb

The fab 4: best sporty spas in the UK

Spring is waiting just around the corner; a season where the world around us comes to...
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11 exercise myths busted thumb

11 exercise myths busted

Is it best to stretch before a workout? Should you focus on cardio for the best calorie...
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Win a yoga goodie bag thumb

Win a yoga goodie bag

We have teamed up with our friends at Sportsister.com to give away two yoga goodie bags...
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30 mins to a sleek physique: the workout you can do anywhere thumb

30 mins to a sleek physique: the workout you can do anywhere

You don’t need to hire a personal trainer or even hit the gym to get fit. Try this quick...
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7 benefits of exercise you may be unaware of thumb

7 benefits of exercise you may be unaware of

Slimmer thighs, firmer muscles, more energy and a healthier heart are all pay-offs you...
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10 tips to stay motivated for exercise thumb

10 tips to stay motivated for exercise

It’s a fine line that divides motivational success or failure when it comes to...
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The 10 most common diet excuses thumb

The 10 most common diet excuses

Too poor, too busy, too sad, too happy...we come up with all sorts of reasons for...
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How to exercise and eat for your body shape thumb

How to exercise and eat for your body shape

While we all come in different sizes and every body is unique, experts have identified...
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Badminton for beginners thumb

Badminton for beginners

Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world, with shuttles travelling at speeds...
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Looking for a fun way to exercise? Try Aqua Zumba thumb

Looking for a fun way to exercise? Try Aqua Zumba

Aiming to bring the party to the pool, Aqua Zumba is the latest variation of the Zumba...
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Your 10-point quick fix diet plan thumb

Your 10-point quick fix diet plan

Whether it’s a wedding, holiday or big event on the horizon shedding a few pounds...
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