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London to Paris Challenge - Cycling in groups
By Erica Bund on 24/01/2012 10:31:49
Zest's Deputy Art Editor Erica finds some friends to go for a ride
on my rides and we can motivate each other to go further and push harder when we might want to slow down.I have also been on a few rides organised by a local cycle group (Spokes in Watford) and have found it beneficial in a number of ways. Firstly, there
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Take the London to Paris cycle challenge
By Erica Bund on 12/10/2011 15:12:14
Get on your bike and join a women-only group getting fit, having fun and raising cash for Action Medical Research
Fancy a new cycling challenge? Like to combine it with amazing scenery and some sight-seeing in one of Europes most beautiful cities? Then Discover Adventure's London to Paris Cycle Ride in aid of Action Medical Research, may be just for you.With cycling becoming more and mo...
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The day team Zest knocked out an Olympian
By Laura Potter on 21/04/2011 13:48:46
What happens when you pit the Zest team against a group of Olympic athletes in a head-to-head X-Box Kinect battle? Drama, that’s what!
When taking on an Olympic athlete on their turf the result’s a foregone conclusion, but when you can take them on in a virtual battle surely there’s a slim chance of victory? That’s what we hoped when we headed to the Kinect Sports Superstars showdown last week to take on Olympic...
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Brits dance class puts the fun in fitness
By Zest's Lyndsey Heffernan on 06/03/2012 11:51:29
Zest's Laura and Lyndsey go with the Flo…
Dancing around my living room to the Brits performances each year comes with its hazards, namely coffee-table-related bruising and angry neighbours (though that may have more to do with my warbling), so when Seen on Screen Fitness invite me and Laura along to its Brits-inspired d...
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London to Paris Challenge - Join the London Revolution
By Erica Bund on 03/05/2012 19:58:05
Taking in the sights around London as part of my training? Yes please!
I’ve just signed up to take part in what looks like another amazing ride! Taking place over two days I’ll get to cycle 180 miles around London taking in a number of iconic landmarks and even cycle part of the Olympic route. After 100 miles in the first day I’ll be ready to relax ...
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London to Paris Challenge - Cycling in the Sun
By Erica Bund on 10/04/2012 22:19:01
Getting some training and advice from the experts - while enjoying the sunshine out to Spain
retreats Cycle in the Sun team! At three times the size of Monaco, it’s a great resort for an active break with plenty of space and options of things to do, including cycling. Our group met up on Thursday with Personal Trainer Steve Halsall, our ride leader
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3 of the best bootcamps
By Caroline Hamman on 15/02/2011 16:31:42
However long you have, you can transform your life
One-day wonderAll Day Boot Camp with the Military Fitness Group, North Yorkshire (www.militaryfitnessgroup.com); from £99 per person. Firefighter Matt Stirland and a group of ex-armed forces trainers will get you toned in eight hours, or at least
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Win an anti-ageing facial!
By Taylor Anderson on 13/02/2012 11:51:13
We're giving away a Harley Street facial, worth £45
The Nouveau Beauty Group is delighted to offer one Zest reader the ultimate pampering anti-aging facial that is set to take 2012 by storm! A-Lift, the innovative and exciting ‘Red Carpet Anti-Aging Facial’ accelerates the skin regeneration process
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Get a FREE mini-pedicure with Zest magazine!
By Taylor Anderson on 16/09/2011 14:06:55
Be sure to pick up the October issue, out NOW!
- and The Beauty Group is offering Zest readers a mini pedicure, worth £15, absolutely free!The Beauty Group is the fastest growing group of independent salons, with over 80 locations across the UK. All its member are professionals to the highest degree, so you
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Don't have the flu jab if you're healthy says doctor
By Caroline Hamman on 12/01/2011 12:17:08
Top GP states 'worried well' should be banned from having the flu jab
hold back until all at-risk groups have been vaccinated.ZEST SAYS: Dr Gerada has now clarified that she doesn't think that the jab should be banned for healthy people, but 'should be targeting those most at need and those that aren't in the risk group
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