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Olympic BMX star explains how to make road safety cool

According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear.

Simply Swimtastic

Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level – swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age.

Plans for UK’s largest cycling park receive go ahead

Planning approval has been granted for the new A2 Activity Park near Gravesend, featuring an innovative visitor pavilion designed by Canterbury architectural practice, Clague.

Brits shunning sport due to poor eyesight

Ultralase, the laser eye specialist, together with Olympic gold medallist, Jonathan Edwards, are working together to highlight how amateur sportspeople are compromising their performance or avoiding sport all-together because they’re afraid to wear glasses or contacts whilst competing.

Brits put beauty before health

Looking good in the mirror is all very well, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re really fit and healthy.

Cycle enthusiasts enjoy Tour of Britain and London Skyride

The bicycle boom sweeping across the country has led to a 22% increase in cycle thefts - meaning it is more important than ever for cyclists to check they have adequate insurance, according to M&S Money.

UK kids miss out on swimming because of body conscious mums

British parents see learning to swim as a key skill they want their children to have – coming second only to academic success. Despite this, a new survey commissioned by the British Gas Free Swim initiative, reveals that almost a fifth of parents asked never visit their local swimming pool.

Kids search for new swimming stroke

Are your kids bored of breaststroke? Fed-up of front crawl? Think they can do better than backstroke and butterfly? Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham is calling on kids up and down the country to help Swim4Life create a brand new swimming stroke.

2009’s coolest fitness gadgets

Fitness should be fun so why not grab a friend and workout together. Here, the LA Muscle TV team give their recommendations for some cool little gadgets that will get you in shape as well as raising your street cred.

Swap sun and sangria for star-jumps and sit-ups

The ultimate girlie holiday no longer includes a bikini and sun cream but cycling shorts and muscle rub. Gone are the days when a week away with the girls involved a trip to Magaluf or Ibiza, today’s modern women are shaping up and slimming down.

Charge bikes launches project with Jeff Griffin

This season sees the launch of a brand new collaborative project between Charge bikes and menswear designer Jeff Griffin. Both urban innovators in their own worlds, the two brands have united to create a limited edition fixed gear bike, due for release in early September.

Olympic City to host world’s largest triathlon

The Mazda London Triathlon is set to take the capital by storm at London’s Docklands this weekend with a record number of competitors (14,500) battling it out in the swim-bike-run event, reinforcing triathlon’s position as the fastest growing mass participation sport in the world. Triathletes from all over the world, consisting of elite athletes, celebrities, experienced and first-time participants, will be competing at this multi-discipline event to provide 55,000 spectators with the chance to watch an Olympic sport live.

Students celebrate National School Sport Week

Millions of school students across the country took part in a host of special sports events last week, to help celebrate this year’s National School Sport Week. Over 10,400 schools across Britain participated in Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week, which ran from 29 June to 3 July 2009.

New wave of cash to get kids in the swim

Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.

Hey! You've got to hide your bike away

Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.

Have a healthy Fathers Day

This year dads all across the world will be celebrating Fathers Day on Sunday 21st June. Rather than the usual pair of socks, tie or cuff links, why not treat him to something healthy this year?

Brits sign up to spend summer fighting the flab

Forget the vacation, forget the staycation, the hottest trend in summer holidays is the ‘weigh-cation’. The obesity epidemic has become such a problem that bulging Brits are spending their summer break fighting the flab.

Nintendo supports for Walk to School Week

Nintendo is setting the pace this summer by pledging its support for Walk to School Week 2009. With the launch of the ‘Family Footsteps Challenge,’ Nintendo is putting the fun back into walking as families at a primary school in Newcastle use the forthcoming software, Walk With Me!, to step their way to a healthier lifestyle.

A speedy salvation for sneezy sportspeople

Having hayfever, whether you’re an amateur or a professional sportsperson, such as the famous athlete, Marlon Devonish, who suffers particularly badly, means having to endure symptoms that can seriously inhibit both performance and enjoyment. Hayfever and sports aren’t the best companions; the prospect of exercise or training isn’t very attractive if you're sneezing and your nose is running.

Voltz Distribution Secures UK Licence for Voltz Energy Shot Drink

Voltz Distribution UK has today announced it has secured the rights for exclusive UK distribution of the ‘Voltz 5 hour energy shot’ health drink.

OFT says check the facts before signing up to a gym

The OFT is warning consumers carrying out New Year's resolutions of joining a gym to beware of potentially misleading sales tactics and check carefully before signing any contracts.

2009 Sheffield Half Marathon already a record breaker

The turn of the New Year saw entries for the 2009 Sheffield Half Marathon reach the milestone figure, and numbers are up by over 300 entries from the same point last year.

Remember: Getting fit is free of charge

If you are one of the many who've resolved to get fitter this year, then this is the one resolution you should try to keep. Only 40% of men and 28% of women take the recommended amount of exercise and according to the British Medical Journal, regular exercise reduces the risk of conditions such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 30 per cent. It can also help trim off extra pounds, keep your heart healthy and best of all, you don't have to put your hand in your pocket to get results.

Salute the sun at this year’s YogaAid

YogaAid has become an extra special feature at the Yoga Show, which takes place at London’s Olympia this year on October 30, 31 and November 1.

Kids still not getting enough exercise

Results from a massive survey of Change4Life families show that almost three quarters (72 per cent) of their children are not getting 60 minutes of daily activity outside of school. The campaign's new TV ad, launched this month, urges families to get up and about more in an effort to cut levels of obesity.