We’re a nation of tennis-lovers – each summer we’re gripped by collective Wimbledon-mania as we gobble down our strawberries and cream, dreaming we’re sat…
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Stockport Metro get kids water safe for summer
With ‘RLSS UK’s Drowning Prevention Week‘ starting on the 14th June it highlights the importance of staying safe whilst swimming, in addition to the…
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Boxing training for fitness…biggest benefits!
With the start of 2019, and the inevitable resolutions to get fitter and healthier that come with the advent of a New Year, we’ll…
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Why the ‘celebrification’ of sport could be problematic for participation
Last month saw Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas – only the third Britain ever to win the iconic cycle race – named as…
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Swim and you’re winning! Top 6 reasons to give swimming a go this autumn
With the autumn weather and colder temperatures drawing in for the next few months maybe it’s time to take your exercise indoors, into a nice…
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Baby splashing! The wonders of swimming for babies
Swimming and time in the water is one of the best experiences you can share with your baby! Babies have a real affinity with water,…
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Learning to Swim – Child development and learning
Children learn in many ways and learning is a continuous process which continues throughout all our lives. Therefore, repeating and the development of skills…
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The importance of swimming for health, fitness & of course safety!
Did you know that just 30 minutes of swimming 3 times a week will provide you with a full body workout, providing you with…
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Up and running: 10 top tips for newbie runners
The running season is now beginning. People across the country are signing up to park runs, fell runs, 10ks, marathons and the increasingly popular…
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Least fit primary school pupils 20 years ago would be the fittest pupils today
A BBC television programme which aired in late January highlighted some shocking statistics around the fitness levels of our children. It pointed to indoor…