Balancing fitness and stamina
Joanna Hall: Brisk walking after resistance training will stimulate blood flow.
The airbrush look
Victoria Beckham is the latest celebrity to have been digitally enhanced in a poster campaign. But can you achieve the same results without the help of Photoshop? Peta Bee reports.
How to …
... stay fit on the beach
Why you should always read the small print
Check the labels carefully and you will see that up to half of all probiotics don't even contain 'friendly bacteria'. Peta Bee on what to look for when shopping for popular supplements.
How to …
... choose a personal trainer.
Fit in four minutes?
A revolutionary 'quickie' workout could be just what time-poor exercisers have been waiting for, says Peta Bee.
Seven ways to boost your brainpower
From juggling to junk food - there's lots you can do to help those little grey cells, says Peta Bee.
Wet and wild
Forget the indoor pool and try swimming in open water. It can be a lot more pleasurable, no one will get in your way - and better still, you'll get fitter faster, says Peta Bee.
Outdoor running
Your questions answered by fitness expert Joanna Hall.
How to …
... avoid a stitch
Childhood asthma rise linked to swimming
· Chlorine gas from indoor pools could affect lungs
· Be cautious if the smell is strong, professor warns
‘He’s an incredibly single-minded individual. He didn’t miss a single training session in nine months.’
Jacqueline Maley:Little Britain star David Walliams enjoys fame but had to beat nerves to make Channel swim.
How to … run faster
Peta Bee: The do's and dont's of running.
Resistance is useful
For years we've been told the only way to burn off fat is endless hours of aerobic exercise. But now researchers say the secret lies in 'resistance training'. By Fiona Russell.
How to … lose your love handles
Peta Bee: Do stretch and strengthen your obliques, the muscles that help you bend from side to side and to rotate the torso. A flabby waist and love handles are the result of fat deposits in the oblique area.