Manchester sitty: Four out of five fail to get up and do ONE hour exercise a week
NHS guidelines recommending adults exercise for 150 minutes a week were branded ‘unrealistic’ for most people by health experts this week.
Metal hip solid: Computer game hopes to prevent elderly falling over
A new exercise game that hopes to keep the elderly fit enough to avoid serious falls has been developed by Manchester University and Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Chewing the fat: Mancunians reveal their body hang-ups in fitness survey
Walking around the streets of Manchester, you’re bound to find people of all shapes and sizes, but it seems that many aren’t too happy about the way they look.
Working out doesn’t have to be ‘Armageddon’: Stockport classes with unusual name offer free path to fitness
A series of varied workout stations await you on the Sporting Pro store’s floor in the Peel Centre, as you make your way from one to the next in a loop… all under the watchful glare of Kevin Foster-Wiltshire.
Manchester runner faces snakes, heat and hills in gruelling Jungle Marathon after beating spinal condition
A Manchester runner who suffered from a painful spinal condition for 20 years is trekking more than 250miles across the Amazon to raise awareness about scoliosis.
Beating the injury Blues: Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero all go in Argentina World Cup fitness bid
Argentina hitman Aguero, 26, limped out of the 3-2 win over Nigeria last week with a muscle injury and is set to miss the last-16 clash with Switzerland tomorrow.
Weight a minute! Manchester fitness coach proves ‘lifting’ isn’t just for burly blokes
Fitness athlete and personal trainer, Karolina Botkova, has been training for a decade and now takes part in fitness competitions
Athlete’s heart debate: ‘Too much’ exercise increases risk of heart problems, claims Manchester uni study
The research claims that athletes who are at the pinnacle of fitness are more likely to be diagnosed with abnormal heart rhythms once they reach an older age
Whoopi, it’s gospel Zumba! Salford vicar and 101-year-old gran get in on class act
A vicar, professional dancer, community group, Salford City Council’s health improvement team a host of elderly women have teamed up to form the non-religious gospel Zumba class
Blast that big (muffin) top: Mancunians urged to roll up, roll up and tackle circus-themed fitness routines
Unicycling and trapeze work are on offer
Bin the chocolate, have some yoga for lunch: Manchester ‘Yoga Express’ class opens for busy city workers
Yoga Express Manchester owner Matt Ryan has tutored celebs