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Learn Pilates

Pilates Illustrated details 90 exercises that anyone can do at any time and with minimal equipment. It offers a detailed look at the fitness form with more than 800 full-colour photographs and...

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Only in California

New from California comes what is said to be an exciting, new inter-disciplinary fitness programme that is attracting die hard followers including Hollywood celebrities and international stars. Without...

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Going to the gym’s no sweat

Researchers have disclosed that while millions of Brits love to boast ‘Right I’m off to the gym ‘ when leaving the office, only half of them will actually complete a serious workout. The other half ‘go...

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Short bouts of exercise boost self control

The resulting increased blood and oxygen flow to the pre-frontal cortex may explain the effects, suggests new research. Researchers trawled medical research databases for studies looking at the impact...

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ECSS 2013 Unifying Sport Science

This year’s ECSS Congress is being held in Barcelona from Wednesday 26th to Saturday to 29th June. The 2013 event seeks to help sport science make its own leap forward towards an understanding of...

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Caffeine beneficial for exercise but probably not on mental function

Consumption of energy drinks containing caffeine may have beneficial effects on exercise but probably not on mental function. The effects of pre-exercise caffeine consumption by trained cyclists on...

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The Voice of the Coach

The Voice of the Coach Leeds Metropolitan University Tuesday 26th to Wednesday 27th March, 2013 This is the culmination of the CoachNet project which has run over an 18 month period in 2012-13 and...

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Free books for HK Rewards members

HK Rewards members already receive a 20% discount on all purchases and now comes an additional offer that they will find even more rewarding. From today until the end of March 2013 for every book,...

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See you at the FitPro Convention

After a 5 year break we are delighted to announce our return to the Fitpro Convention. We have a range of outstanding value for money offers on a wide variety of titles. This includes 3 for £30, 4 for...

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Fitness boasts are the most annoying social media updates

People who boast about how much they’ve exercised are the worst thing about social media, according to a new survey. Bragging fitness addicts and dieters top the list of the most annoying social media...

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Taking yoga anatomy to a new level

Developed using Primal Pictures’ award-winning 3D anatomy models and the expertise of a team of experienced yoga instructors, 3D Anatomy for Yoga is a valuable reference and teaching tool for anyone...

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£260m a year wasted on home fitness equipment

In a bid to lose weight or tone up, UK adults spent more than £1billion over the last five years on home health and fitness equipment they rarely, if ever, use, according to new research from Nuffield...

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Only in California

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BACPR Exercise Professionals Group Spring Study Day

BACPR Exercise Professionals Group Spring Study Day Heart Failure: Meeting the Challenges in Physical Activity and Exercise Aston University, Birmingham Friday 10th May, 2013 An inter-professional...

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Understanding the relationship between exercise and health

The completely revised seventh edition of Fitness & Health offers a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between exercise and health, and provides a framework for attaining health and...

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Eight ways to mentally prepare for a marathon

The London Marathon will see serious runners who have physically trained for months to prepare for the legendary race, still fail to achieve the times they are capable of. According to Julian Goater,...

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North West Health and Physical Activity Forum Annual Conference

The North West Health and Physical Activity Forum Annual Conference Lancaster University Tuesday 23rd April The North West Health and Physical Activity Forum (NWHPAF) is a voluntary group of...

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Making meaningful and inclusive physical activity a reality

This second edition of Inclusive Physical Activity is an excellent resource for physical activity practitioners or students preparing to work with diverse populations in schools, fitness facilities,...

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A patient guide to a healthy heart

For people who have been diagnosed with a heart condition it is only natural that they are concerned about the future and seek reassurance and help after the initial treatment phase. The authors of The...

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Effects of multiple concussions in contact sports

Athletes of all ages and skill levels participate in contact sports and despite their popularity, participation involves the risk of injury due to the aggressive nature of many of the games....

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