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How hard should you run?
By on 14/09/2011 10:57:30
Get to know your effort levels in order to run to a training programme
Running at the correct levels will help you get fitter, faster.Think of it as a scale of 1 to 10, with level 1 being stationary and level 10 an arms-pumping, full-out sprint.Effort level 2 is an easy walk, with level 4 being pretty brisk.A level of 5 compares with an easy jog whe...
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Is 3 minutes of hard exercise a week the key to fitness?
By Nicola Davenport on 28/02/2012 22:09:57
It's not quite that simple, as you'll realise if you saw the BBC Horizon programme on Tuesday night
exercising for an hour and a half on a weekly basis.That was one of the messages in the BBC Horizon: The Truth About Exercise programme screened on Tuesday night February 28, 2012.The show, presented by medically trained Dr Michael Mosley, also advised
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Get ski fit fast
By on 15/01/2012 17:10:43
Avoid first-day muscle freeze with these last-minute moves that will leave you nimble, energised and ache-free
Heading for the mountains one day soon? Avoid injury and make the most of your ski or snowboard trip with our top four moves to get slope-fit, fast!
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Get fit on a low-cost bootcamp
By Nicola Davenport on 05/04/2011 17:31:13
Weight-loss bootcamps cost just £100 for 10 weeks
view to expanding into other areas later this year. The programme costs £100, which includes 10 sessions and ongoing support before, during and after training. Groups are limited to a maximum of 10.Richard says, 'Training outdoors offers the potential
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Save the bees!
By Nicola Davenport on 27/04/2011 17:13:25
Here at Zest we love bees, so any way to keep them safe is alright by us
.bbka.org.uk/burtsbeesauctionAll funds will be going to the British Bee Keepers Association adopt a hive programme.
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Long distance training tips
By on 18/04/2012 10:16:41
Training to run a half-marathon, marathon or even an ultra? These pointers should help keep your training on track
programme to complement your running programme, incorporating foam rolling, specifically concentrating on the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hip flexors.2. Eat right, get the bulk of your carbohydrates post-training, and stick to sweet potatoes, wild
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The best UK spas for weight loss
By on 03/09/2010 10:03:37
Top spa breaks for weight loss as voted by Zest readers in the Zest Spa Awards 2010
1st: Grayshott Spa, SurreyTHE SPAThis spa's philosophy is: Peace on arrival, health on departure. Treatments are individually tailored by an in-house team that includes dietitians to help you with meal planning and healthy eating programmes, health
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Mind boosting spa breaks
By Kate Langrish on 17/02/2011 12:44:24
From India to Ireland, Marrakech to Cornwall, relax your body and mind at one of these spa retreats
specialises in Ayurvedic treatments. After an in-depth consultation, a practitioner will help devise a specialised programme to focus on your exact needs - whether that's beating stress, easing mental strain or re-energising your mind. Added to that, relaxing
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Get on your bike!
By Amber Alexander on 12/06/2011 08:59:55
Boost your bike confidence with British Cycling's new campaign
champions, are free and open to women of all ages and abilities. The first Breeze bike rides start in June 2011 and roll out in towns and cities across England over the following months. As part of the programme, British Cycling will train and support 1
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Walk through the night to raise cash
By Nicola Davenport on 23/08/2011 09:15:15
Join the first Carrots Nightwalk through London and help support the charity Fight for Sight
-time sights including the Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge, St Paul's and the London Eye. All funds raised from the event will support Fight for Sight's vital eye research programme.Fight for Sight funds ground-breaking research into the prevention and treatment
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