Fitness

Experiences

Is travel exhausting or energising? Frequent travellers weigh in

Travellers have been sharing their experiences of energy highs and lows.

09/12/2024

wellbeing

How smart rings and watches are racing toward personalised healthcare

These devices are moving beyond the wellness sector and into medical care.

16/11/2024

Lifestyle

How a simple 5K run became a global movement: The story of parkrun

What began as a small, informal 5K run with just 13 participants in a London park in 2004 has grown into a global movement, with more than 10 million people having participated.

13/11/2024

wellbeing

Intense weekend exercise may have similar benefits to regular workouts

Both regular exercise and intense weekend exercise were found to lower the risk of more than 200 diseases, including hypertension and diabetes.

26/09/2024

wellbeing

YouTube is restricting European teens' access to fitness videos. Why?

The video-streaming platform says that repeated exposure to certain types of videos could hurt teenager's self-esteem and body image.

07/09/2024

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Global Fitness stars compete at HYROX 2024 in Nice

The 2024 HYROX World Championships, brought together elite athletes for a three-day fitness competition on the French Riviera.

19/06/2024

Scenes

Meet the boxing family fighting to improve the lives of young people in Mexico

In partnership with Media City

"The role of a coach includes everything from being a dad to being a psychologist, a doctor and a therapist."

15/01/2024

Health news

Dry January, Veganuary: What are the benefits and the risks?

We take a look at this month’s most popular challenges, and ask experts for advice on how to get things right.

08/01/2024

Health news

Staying fit while young linked with 40% lower risk of cancer

Analysis of data from more than a million men revealed a strong association between good cardiorespiratory fitness and lower risk of developing cancer.

16/08/2023

Health news

How to exercise in a heatwave safely, according to the experts

Working out might be the last thing on your mind during a heatwave. But with a few adjustments, you can still exercise safely when it’s hot out if you want to.

02/08/2023

Health news

Exercise in Europe: Which countries are the most and least active?

Exercise is key for physical and mental health. But almost half of EU residents report that they never work out or play sports.

05/03/2023

Culture news

Orangetheory's data-driven fitness catches on in Europe

The US exercise chain Orangetheory Fitness has expanded to several European countries, using its data-driven philosophy to cater to fitness junkies.

17/02/2023

Partner content

For 30 days a year Dubai transforms into a city-wide gym

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Now in its sixth year, Dubai Fitness Challenge is bigger than ever with a 30-day calendar of classes and events. The challenge is simple: complete 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days

25/11/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Kind hearts and cor! What a chest! Meet the new wave male influencers

After social media companies banned 'misogynistic' content creator Andrew Tate, we looked to find healthier male role models online. Give it up for for Noel Deyzel, king of kind-hearted fitness influencers.

25/08/2022

Health news

Revealed: The world’s top 10 healthiest cities to stay fit and active

With running and outdoor exercise becoming extremely popular over the last few years, a new study reveals which cities have the best conditions to keep active.

27/07/2022

Health news

The other pandemic: Obesity set to hit 1 billion people by 2030

Obesity rates around the world are soaring and governments are failing to tackle the issue as a systemic problem, health campaigners warn.

04/03/2022

Tech News

Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatch over burn fears

The company said the watch posed a potential burn risk to users after 118 reports worldwide.

03/03/2022

Nature

Plogging: What is Sweden’s new green sport?

Meet the runners using sport to clean up the planet.

24/06/2021

Sweden

Philharmonic fitness: new workout videos feature Stockholm orchestra

If you’re starting to get weary of the electronic dance beat in your fitness centre - a Swedish sports club may just have come up with the perfect solution: working out to classical music.

28/05/2021

Women Beyond Borders

Meet Liz Warner: the woman who's running her world

This week's Women Beyond Borders episode is all about Liz, who ran 30 marathons in 30 countries - all before her 30th birthday.

12/11/2020