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Playing the pools: What to expect from your first swimming lessons
One quarter of adults in the UK can’t swim 25 metres (YouGov 2016) – that’s one length of a standard size pool. It’s also…
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The 3 main reasons why you should sit properly at work
As human-beings we all undertake three main actions on a day to day basis – walking, standing and sitting. The focus on my article…
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The truth about fat
Are you confused about fat? If you’re wondering how much fat you and your family should be eating, you’re certainly not the only one.
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Read this, run better
Running is a great exercise. It’s free, you can do it anywhere and it’s a good form of cardiovascular exercise. You may think that…
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Faster, stronger – how to improve your running, by not running
According to Sport England’s most recent Active People Survey, athletics – including running – has recorded the biggest rise in participation of any sport…
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Synchronised swimming – So much more than a nose clip and a smile!
As someone who has been a synchronised swimmer for many years and now a coach and a judge, when I’m asked why I am…
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Why friendship may be the key to a fitter you
Michelle Obama recently shared a picture of herself working out with her friends. She accompanied the social media post with a note about how…
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Run for it! Top tips for charity challenges
We’re now firmly into event season, with running and other charity challenges taking place left, right and centre. Mass participation events are a great…
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Ouch! I must have slept funny: Tips to keep neck pain at bay
So, let’s take a normal day at the office… You wake up, get ready, go to work and then you sit down to start…