Calling all hikers – we’ve tested the new Osprey Tempest 20 rucksack, which is made especially for women. Here’s what we thought… I’d never tried a rucksack designed spec…
Fitness
In our womens health section discover easy ways to be fit, happy and have more energy! Enjoy the great outdoors through walking, cycling and jogging to be fitter and boost your mood. Feel less tired with quick energy-boosting workouts. And find out how to stretch to be more flexible and supple.
Can you exercise safely with asthma?
Asthma can make exercising feel like a challenge, but with these easy tips is more than possible to workout safely Dr Thomas Antalffy tells us more… We all know that exercise is good for us – it…
We review the most comfy women’s trainers and shoes
Do you ever struggle to find comfortable walking shoes or women’s trainers? There’s nothing quite as annoying as forking out for a comfy looking shoe, only to find yourself covered in blisters within …
A 30-minute walk before work can have THIS amazing effect
A study has revealed an amazing benefit of a morning treadmill walk on blood pressure If you struggle to hit the gym before work, there’s yet another good reason why you should. A new study has reveal…
Your heart-healthy work out plan!
Did you know that heart health during exercise isn’t just a matter of raising your heart rate? While cardio exercise is an obvious choice when it comes to protecting your heart, broadening your …
The best sports bras for big boobs
Exercise is tough enough without struggling to find a sports bra to support big boobs – but we’ve done our research to find the best. If you are lucky enough to be ample in the boob depart…
Walking or cycling can make your brain YOUNGER
Regular exercise – including walking, stair climbing or cycling – has been proven to have amazing effects on your ‘brain age’, with a study revealing it can make your grey matter behave up to 20 years…
A beginner’s guide to wild swimming
Want to try open water swimming for the first time this year? Don’t be nervous! It’s easier than you think to take to the open lake, river or sea – you just need to do a little forwa…
My Right Knee Often Twinges When I Run More Than A Mile. What’s Causing This?
Pain in your knees after or during a run is a problem for many of us, and can suggest a problem with technique, stretching or footwear. These simple exercises should help. Why do runners get knee pain…
New Year’s Fitness Resolutions: Netball star Jade Clarke’s top tips for staying motivated
The first month of 2019 is almost over! A New Year often starts with good intentions; new resolutions to give our fitness a boost after a relaxed festive period. But if you’re finding yourself flaggin…