Bingo wings are the bane of many womens lives, preventing ladies all over the country from wearing their favourite short sleeved tops and dresses. This, however, is set to change with the UK launch of the Galileo Up-X Dumbbell. Unlike … Continue reading
London: The UK seniors’ welfare charity Help the Aged has launched a new exercise video/DVD, called Step to the Future, with the support of Masterfoods. All the exercises are carried out by an energetic team of older people led by … Continue reading
London: UK health experts recommend 30 minutes of exercise AT LEAST three times a week but research shows that more than one in five men and women do LESS than one 30 minute session of physical activity in a month! … Continue reading
Oslo: It only takes one bout of exercise each week to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to new research from Norway. One intense bout of exercise a week lowered the risk of death by 51 per … Continue reading
New York: Exercise combined with a sensible diet will shift fat cells faster than diet alone. A trial was carried out on two groups of obese women in which one was given a regime of calorie cutting and the other … Continue reading
Heidelberg: People who first start exercising late in life still cut the risk of heart disease, according to new research from the German University of Heidelberg. Beginning exercise in the 40s results in a 55 per cent less likelihood of … Continue reading
London: Cherry juice can increase strength and reduce muscle pain brought about by exercise, according to a new study to be published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Fourteen volunteers were asked to either drink fresh cherry juice blended … Continue reading
London: Holding down a job and being a mum in a steady relationship helps keep women healthy and in good shape over the long term, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. A career as a homemaker … Continue reading
Pittsburg: The ability of elderly people over the age of 70 to walk at least a quarter of a mile is a key indicator of future illness and longevity, say scientists at the Universityof Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health … Continue reading
New York: Depression and anxiety can be worked off by mild exercise, say experts at the Harvard Medical School in Boston. In the latest issue of the Harvard Medical Letter they say:”Although it is no magic remedy, there is little … Continue reading
Gothenburg: Moderate exercise stimulates the brain, according to new research from Sweden. The key to being quick-witted lies in working out little and often, but taking too much exercise can have the opposite effect. Biologist Andrew Naylor who led the … Continue reading
Rotterdam: Regular exercise that keeps you fit can prolong life by up to four years, according to new research from the University of Erasmus. Researchers examined the medical records of 5,000 middle-aged and elderly Americans to discover that those who … Continue reading
Maryland: Exercise can’t hold off the effects of ageing, but it can improve an older person’s chances of keeping an independent lifestyle, researchers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In a treadmill test of different age groups, their … Continue reading
New York: A survey of 1,149 adults reveals that 65 percent of women will deprive themselves of sweets to slim for the swimsuit season. However, the key to success in slimming down is changing your routine and creating a balance … Continue reading
Boston: Women with breast cancer who walk at least an hour a week have a better chance of beating the disease than those who don’t exercise at all, researchers said this week. But the study said many women hurt their … Continue reading
Cycling or swimming three times a week can be as effective as drugs for treating depression, new research has discovered. In study by the University of Texas to investigate how exercise alone can be used to treat mild to moderate … Continue reading
10 OF THE BEST BACK PAIN BUSTERS. Stott Pilates Simple Stretches £16.75 STRETCHING is paramount for good posture. Yoga and pilates are both good for improving flexibility and teaching good posture and alignment. This video shows a sequence of stretching … Continue reading
The Commando Workout for a body like Halle Berry Simon Waterson is an ex-commando who devised the diet and exercises for actress Halle Berry to get in shape for the latest Bond film, Die Another Day. He has now devised … Continue reading
This is the brainchild of David Sye, one of the top-10 yoga teachers in the UK. Sye taught yoga to soldiers in Yugoslavia, using loud music to drown out the shelling. In London, he uses the same mix of yoga … Continue reading
A workout that is great for muscle conditioning, body awareness, alignment and co-ordination uses a Bosu (“both sides up”). It’s a dome-shaped rubbery surface (fab for toning abs), turn it over and it’s an unstable disc (perfect for honing balance … Continue reading
Fast fitness classes which includes a circuit, alternating strength training with cycling to give a fat-burning, muscle-toning hit. Fitness First health clubs (01202 845 000, www.fitnessfirst.co.uk)
Muay Thai Muay Thai is a full-contact martial art and includesskipping drills, shadow boxing and kicking, adding gloves, pads and punchbags as the class develops, until you’re ready for full contact. “The class is a mix of self-defence, cardio training … Continue reading
Bollywood/Bhangra Indian dance inspired by the films of Bollywood is aerobic and toning. Bhangra is more vigorous. Honey Kalaria’s Dance Academy 020 8590 8050 www.honeysdanceacademy.com or Pineapple Dance Studios 0207 836 4004 www.pineapple.uk.com or Honey’s Bollywood Workout (Momentum Pictures, £12.99).
The Gyrotonic “expansion system” houses hooks, ropes and pulleys to allow a full range of movement: to stretch and strengthen muscles and connective tissues and to mobilise joints. Invented by Juliu Horvath, a Romanian ballet dancer, inspired by yoga, ballet, … Continue reading
Zen Do (“the correct path”) was invented by Rafael Nieto, director of the new Karmaa Martial Arts Centre at London’s Camden Lock. It’s a blend of karate, oriental kicking, boxing and self-defence. Aficionados include Jonny Lee Miller, Jude Law and … Continue reading
