Essential Fitness Gifts For Children

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Buying a present for you or someone else’s child can be a hard (and often expensive) task these days. Instead of purchasing the latest video game, book they may already have or toy they will never use, appropriate fitness gear for a child can be a great option. It will hopefully get them active while having fun in the process and doesn’t have to cost the earth. +

Family Skiing Trip Tips

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Skiing is great exercise and also a fantastic activity all the family can get involved in. Most slopes have lessons for kids and areas dedicated to beginners so you can drop them off to learn while you hit the higher heights. Or if they’re more advanced you can all ski together. Either way, to have the most fun and stay safe here are a few important tips. +

5 Of The Best Winter Marathons

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Winter can be a hard time for runners. The cold, wet weather makes running outside less appealing, while gyms are full of new members come January. The outside conditions also mean there are fewer races on offer to train for and participate in. However, there are a few around and some abroad that should pique your interest. +

Alternative Fun Fitness Activities for You and Your Child

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If you’re looking for an active weekend that will be enjoyed by you and your child(ren) but at least one of you is tired of the same old football, tennis and swimming activities, why not try something different? There are thousands of other exciting sports out there. Plenty can be enjoyed by adults and children alike without having to gather another ten people to join in.  +

My Little Black Dress

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It’s what some women refer to as their little black dress. Unfortunately you aren’t going to see me wearing one, haha. It’s a term used by people who are wanting to either lose weight and/or tone up to fit into their Christmas party dress. +

Top 5 Health & Fitness Wearables

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Whether you’re looking for motivation to start training for the marathon or you want to improve your sleeping pattern, fitness trackers are here to help. Plastic Logic CEO Indro Mukerjee calls wearable technology ‘the next frontier in consumer electronics. ’ These gadgets – a watch, bracelet, or clip – can perform a range of tasks aimed at helping you get healthy, like recording your steps, counting your calories, measuring heart rate and blood oxygen levels, and monitoring your sleeping schedule. +