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30,000 sent to slimming clubs by NHS

The NHS is paying for tens of thousands of overweight and obese people to attend private slimming clubs, according to new figures. More than 30,000 patients have been referred to WeightWatchers and Slimming World as part of an NHS initiative launched last year to help GPs fight Britain's growing...

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by Anonymous on 11-01-2008
Pilates fanatics divided as founders square up in clash of the toned titans

It is the exercise regime that has taken Britain by storm. One million men and women in the UK pull their tummies to their spine and breathe in a bid to achieve core stability. Pilates, once a fitness secret known to a select group of dancers and athletes, is today a multi-million pound industry. And...

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 10-25-2008
Three families attempt Joanna Hall's six-week walking programme

In an attempt to get families active, walking expert Joanna Hall equipped them with dogs, pedometers and a six-week plan

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 10-21-2008
World Ironman Triathlon Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and is great for building all-round fitness. Here are the highlights from this weekend's ultra-triathlon, the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 10-13-2008
David Hurst: How fit do you think you are?

David Hurst: on how to identify your fitness level and the areas that need attention

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 10-06-2008
Lucy Atkins gives the hula hoop a twirl

The retro art of hula hooping is making a comeback. And no wonder, says Lucy Atkins: as well as being a lot of fun, it will tone your body in all the right places

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 09-29-2008
No more false starts

Life & style: Pools, gyms and even velodromes are full of new recruits since the Olympics. How do we make it last?

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 09-08-2008
Keeping body and soul in tune

Life & style: From choirs to karaoke, singing has always lifted spirits. But could it be good for physical health too?

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 08-25-2008
The water myth

Life & style: It can be just as harmful to drink too much water as too little. It all depends on your sweat, says Peta Bee

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 08-18-2008
Fitness through the ages

Life & style: Fit for life - choosing the right exercise regime to suit your age

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 08-11-2008

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