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Men’s Running Magazine launched

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:37:45 +0000

The first issue of Men’s Running magazine goes on sale this Thursday, 2nd September with its digital platform live at www.mensrunninguk.co.uk. The magazine is published by Wild Bunch Media, and is a follow up magazine to Women’s Running.

Men’s Running is the UK’s first running magazine just for men and will deliver credible and authoritative running content for beginners and regular runners in a style and tone which modern men respond to.

Editor Danny Coyle says: ‘Running hasn’t been perceived as cool in the past but that has changed. Like most men, blokes who run care about their gear and gadgets, they like to laugh and love impressing their mates and, of course, women. Men’s Running will offer a humorous, yet edgy editorial style and will target the average bloke who runs but probably doesn’t define himself purely as a runner.’

Coyle adds: ‘Our target reader runs to get fit for other sports, to lose his beer belly, to challenge and be better than his mates, to impress women and, as a result, enjoy a better quality of life – all thanks to running.’

Kevin McCormick, director at WBM, says: ‘Since its launch, Women’s Running has grown the running sector at news-stand by over 40% due to its editorial quality and relevance to women who run. Insights from our research suggest that Men’s Running will grow this sector further for the same reasons: quality and relevance. There are over a million men who run in the UK and many are now sophisticated consumers of magazines and users of digital media. Men’s Running will deliver content they want in a style and tone which they now expect. We will bring more purchasers to the news-stand and create a new audience for advertisers in print and online’.

Men’s Running magazine will be available nationwide in major retailers including WH Smith, Tesco, Sainsbury, Morrisons, ASDA, Waitrose, Martin McColl, Easons and all good newsagents. It is priced at £4.20. Discounted subscriptions are available also – click here for more details.

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Jenson Button – Fitness and Style

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:05:09 +0000

Living life in the fast lane isn’t as easy at it looks, but Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button manages to pull it off incredibly well.

Behind the steering wheel Button’s on his best form and never fails to impress the crowd, on and off the track. Button’s looks and charisma make him an F1 pin-up and a true gentleman off the track.

In this exclusive video, Jenson Button talks about the importance of his fitness in his success and having his personal trainer by his side at all times. Button discusses his favourite outfits to wear, exercises to keep in shape, and dealing with helmet hair.

Fitness advice courtesy of the RAF Physical Training Inspectors

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:41:44 +0000

There are hundreds of ‘experts’ giving advice on the best way to get your body looking its best, but often that advice is confusing and unhelpful and can have you running for the biscuits before you’ve got your trainers on. Even once you have decided to get healthy, do you really have the time to exercise?

RAF Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) undergo nine months of intensive training. RAF PTIs Cpl Louise Redmond, future England women’s rugby star and Cpl Simon Wray, previous winner of the Gladiators, both know that by setting manageable and achievable goals you can get in shape in no time.

In the following video, let Cpl Simon Wray and Cpl Louise Redmond enlighten you as to what is myth, what is fact and what will really have you looking your best in 2010. They will answer questions to advise you how many sit-ups are needed for that flat tummy? Will weights cause you to look like a Russian shotputter? And do you actually need to warm-up before your run?

For more information about a career in the RAD visit www.raf.mod.uk/careers to download more information about fitness and how you can put these skills into practice in the RAF.

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Getting inspired to stay fit and healthy – WebTV Show with Ruby Wax

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:20:31 +0000

Are you trying to tone your abs and get back on the treadmill this Christmas? Perhaps you’re not sure what to do about your relationship status? Or maybe you’re missing some motivation and need some support? Great news – Ruby Wax will help you succeed by giving her advice on a live WebTV show.

We all know that the energy needed to accomplish our goals often fades quickly, and come February, many of us will be no closer to accomplishing our aims and will instead be feeling sad or even depressed about it.

Fortunately Ruby Wax is available to give motivational advice on getting out of that rut and accomplishing all of your goals. This is your chance to ask questions about embarrassing issues you may currently have but not be able to talk about to other people, and get advice from Ruby and Gary Siva, professional life coach and founder of the new 365 day motivation programme from MyMobileGuru.co.uk.

The online webcast is being shown here on Tuesday 15th December at 16:00 featuring Ruby Wax and Gary Siva. You can submit your questions in advance below, and following the show you will be able to see re-runs of the show on demand.

For more information visit www.MyMobileGuru.co.uk

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Skechers Shape Up Trainers – Tone up whilst walking

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:39:16 +0000

Many new years resolutions have already been made as Skechers Shape Ups Top Cyber Monday Sales in the first week of December.

The exercise trainer from American brand Skechers designed to get you in shape without setting foot in a gym has enjoyed phenominal success since its July launch, so with a series of Christmas dinners and the new year on its way, sales of Skechers Shape Up trainers have been soaring.

Intended for people with hectic lifestyles who have little time to enjoy sports or attend gym classes, Shape Ups were designed help to tone and strengthen the legs, buttocks, back and core muscles by mimicking the effects of barefoot walking.

They do this by combining a soft foam insole, dynamic rolling bottom and a dual density midsole. The soft foam insole allows the heel to sink into the shoe as you step, in the same way as walking on soft sand. The dynamic rolling bottom aids the foot in rolling from the heel and on to the forefoot, before pushing off with the toes. Meanwhile, the dual density midsole provides comfortable cushioning to protect your feet and joints from hard surfaces.

Wearing Skechers Shape Ups regularly whilst walking to work, doing the weekly shop or walking the kids to school will not only stronger muscles as well as a slender and more toned physique, but will also improve posture for even better long term health benefits.

Every year, growing numbers of people endeavour to get in shape as part of their New Years resolutions. So by making exercise more easily accessible and cost effective, Skechers Shape Ups are the perfect get fit quick solution.

For news, reviews, guides and the official Skecherrs Shape Ups clinical case study, visit Fitness Footwear, Skechers Shape Ups UK store.

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Free Gym Membership Trials

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:05:10 +0000

Some of the nation’s largest fitness chains, including Fitness First and LA Fitness, are offering free membership trials to help people get fit during this festive season. The free trials, available nationally, are intended to offer small ‘taster’ sessions, giving access to all facilities and gym equipment for a limited-period.

Christmas is that time of year when many of us find ourselves piling on a few extra pounds. The copious amounts of food and drink, not to mention chocolate, can all contribute to weight gain.

The taster sessions are great news for people who had previously shied away from exercise, or for those who wish to try the gym without committing to a full membership.

Some of the household names offering trials include: LA Fitness (3-day pass), Fitness First (1-day pass), Virgin Active (1-day pass), and LivingWell (1-day pass).

To obtain a free trial or for more information, see the links below:

LA Fitness: http://www.freebielist.com/la-fitness

Fitness First: http://www.freebielist.com/fitness-first

LivingWell: http://www.livingwell.com/

Virgin Active: http://www.virginactive.co.uk/newyou/

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