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With less than three weeks until the big fella comes down our chimney, I bet the bike is still on top of most peoples Christmas lists this year. I can remember the feeling as a child getting a new bike, which is why Amy and I have asked Santa for bikes for our kids this year. +
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Getting injured can be devastating for anyone who likes to look after their health. Whether it’s a short or long lay-off it can seem like the end of the world (or at least the end of your fitness plans) with getting back to the same standard after recovering a daunting prospect. +
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Skiing is great exercise and also a fantastic activity all the family can get involved in. Most slopes have lessons for kids and areas dedicated to beginners so you can drop them off to learn while you hit the higher heights. Or if they’re more advanced you can all ski together. Either way, to have the most fun and stay safe here are a few important tips. +
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Winter can be a hard time for runners. The cold, wet weather makes running outside less appealing, while gyms are full of new members come January. The outside conditions also mean there are fewer races on offer to train for and participate in. However, there are a few around and some abroad that should pique your interest. +
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It’s what some women refer to as their little black dress. Unfortunately you aren’t going to see me wearing one, haha. It’s a term used by people who are wanting to either lose weight and/or tone up to fit into their Christmas party dress. +
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Whether you’re looking for motivation to start training for the marathon or you want to improve your sleeping pattern, fitness trackers are here to help. Plastic Logic CEO Indro Mukerjee calls wearable technology ‘the next frontier in consumer electronics. ’ These gadgets – a watch, bracelet, or clip – can perform a range of tasks aimed at helping you get healthy, like recording your steps, counting your calories, measuring heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and monitoring your sleeping schedule. +
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As with every exercise you need to warm up first. Grab an empty bar and simply practice the movement, slowly lowering and raising the bar and your body under control. Do this for 20/30 reps and check you’re nice and warm with a slight sweat. +
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I’m currently running an iPhone 5C in bright green. Yes, bright green! I even bought a clear hard case for it so you can still see the bright green. Bright green are my company colours you see. +
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Spinning is a particular kind of indoor cycling that offers a great total body workout and it helps build up your strength. Spinning offers an excellent way of burning some calories and also relieving stress. +
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Many of us associate core strength with the holistic benefits of Yoga or Pilates and specifically, if you believe the current trends on YouTube, toning those abs in isolation of other muscle groups. However, your body’s ‘core’ not only includes those abdominals but also all of the muscles associated with your hips and spine. +