Fitness

Mr Motivator performing at Car Festival 2025

TV legend to support upcoming event

Garmin Index S2 smart scales are available in black and white, offering six body measurements and automatic syncing with Garmin Connect.

Garmin Index S2: The smart scales that track so much more than weight

Walking up the Great Wall of China

Pensioner gets her strength back with Great Wall walk

Big Mak Strength event

Local gym adapts for disabled athletes

Young person's weight training class NEXT GEN LIFT

Be Well service sees growth in young people's fitness memberships

Motsi Mabuse surprised Zumba instructors at ZIN Academy in Manchester

Ad Feature Motsi Mabuse wows crowd with surprise Zumba performance

Ad Feature DeerRun brings social fitness to IFA 2026

Regatta's one-litre flask is ideal for long walks in the countryside

Regatta slashes £16.50 one-litre flasks to less than £5

The Sekonda Connect Smart Watch has a range of everyday smartwatch features and combines fitness tools with the option of a stainless steel mesh bracelet.

I tried the Sekonda Connect Smart Watch and here's what I thought

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

Sensei Amy Davis is crowned the new WUKF World Champion

Karate instructor crowned WUKF World Champion

The Rayspace folding treadmill costs £79.99 when Amazon’s £20 voucher is applied

This folding incline treadmill has dropped below £80

Many are embracing the great outdoors instead of taking to the pubs

Young Brits are swapping boozy nights out for the great outdoors

The Fitbit Charge 6 features built-in GPS, Google Wallet and up to seven days of battery life

Fitbit Charge 6 is back under £80 at Amazon

Pine Lake Resort

Lodge break only an hour from Wigan from £54.50 a night

The Eurobike Awards celebrate companies that are redefining mobility through innovation and putting user needs first.

Ad Feature Avinox wins Eurobike 2026 Award with smart heart rate control system
The system is set to be a ‘genuine game changer’.
Emily Jordan

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Action from the Zumba Gold class at Sunshine House, Wigan.

Fitness is fun - Zumba Gold at Sunshine House, Wigan

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

Nice to look at, smart to use... The Xiaomi Watch 5 ticks a lot of boxes

Review: The Xiaomi Watch 5 fixes Wear OS’s biggest problem

The charcoal grey Google Fitbit woven strap combines a breathable woven finish with a comfortable adjustable fit for daily wear and workouts

Google Fitbit Air bundle deal cuts tracker to £84.99

Huawei's new Watch Fit 5 series is a serious contender for much more expensive smart wearables

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: week-long battery and premium design

Jacob Kiplimo, world record holder and TeamGalaxy athlete trains with the Samsung Galaxy Watch8.

Nearly half of joggers' run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it

The new programme includes 28 beginner-friendly sessions designed to help people living with diabetes build confidence with movement.

Ad Feature BetterMe launches workouts to support people living with diabetes

Garmin's new Fenix 8 Pro features all the latest Garmin tech, wrapped up in a gorgeous casing

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: premium design meets serious sports tech

These bargain earbuds are ideal for sports and fitness

These wireless earbuds just dropped by 82% on Amazon (aff)

Apple Watch looks without an Apple Watch price - and it's got some remarkable features, too

This Apple Watch lookalike costs just £27.99 – buyers are impressed
It looks uncannily like an Apple Watch, costs under £30, and buyers say it punches well above its price
Gareth Butterfield

The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is every bit the premium smartwatch - but the looks of the new version might be divisive

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: refined, powerful and very premium

Workout classes can be delivered by celebrities

Magic AI Smart Mirror deal drops to £1,199 with free extras

When considering supplements, new athletes should focus on quality, transparency, and realistic expectations.

Ad Feature Understanding protein, creatine, and vitamins for new athletes

The Instinct Crossover AMOLED is one of Garmin's latest launches - and it has plenty of features for the money

I finally tested a Garmin smartwatch - now I never want to take it off

Regular movement is more important than chasing a specific step count, experts say

Experts say 10,000 steps a day is a myth – here’s your real goal

A home treadmill is a marvellous thing to have when the weather turns sour

Stay fit indoors: Amazon slashes treadmill price by 75%

PureGym plans up to 60 new UK locations by the end of 2025 (Photo: Pexels)

Gym chain to open up to 60 new UK locations in towns and rural areas

Abbott's Lingo biosensor is part of a new generation of smart wearable devices

This little wearable gadget can help you lose weight - here's how

Walking is enough to lose weight, says WalkFit, which has just announced a huge discount off its app-based fitness programme

WalkFit app launches 61% discount on four-week walking fitness plan

The Simple app’s Wall Pilates is the 15-minute fat-burning plan busy women actually stick to

A Simple Wall Pilates workout plan for women with busy schedules

Ady has always loved Lamborghinis but had never even sat in one until now

Man who rebuilt fitness after heart attack wins £208k Lamborghini

It comes as 24 per cent of over-50s feel more adventurous than they did in their 30s and 40s

UK Over-50s bucket lists revealed

A home treadmill is a marvellous thing to have when the weather turns sour

Grab this £600 treadmill for just £150 in a crazy Amazon deal

It's a smart mirror that keeps you fit with AI

Magic AI Mirror drops to £1,499 with free lifetime membership

Training has started

Wigan gym embarks on charity challenge

Lose weight with an app-guided Pilates programme - for free

Lose weight at home with an app-based, three-month free fitness plan

42 per cent have skipped a running warm-up or cool-down

New runners are falling into common traps - here's how to spot them

Gym access is only part of the package - there's also a sauna, pool, and steam room available

Get five Nuffield Health gym passes for just £14.99 with this deal

The Mibro GS Explorer S is a premium sports watch without the premium price

This rugged £186 smartwatch rivals Garmin with AMOLED and diving mode

Bainland Lodge retreats: I didn't know paradise awaited me

(Photo: Pexels)

Misleading warning to 70+ drivers who risk fines over licence renewals

Total Fitness Wigan Pool

Total Fitness swim academy safety sessions for local pupils this summer

I tried the GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar Set and it actually gives surprising results - on sale now

I tried the GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar Set - on sale now

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

The Nank Runner Air headphones are designed for outdoor and indoor sports

We've tested these stylish sports headphones - and wangled a discount

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box with £160 worth of premium products for just £39.99

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box £39.99

The Walden Sports treadmill folds away to fit in small spaces when it's not being used

This electric treadmill is nearly half price - now less than £150

A paddle boarding class

Things to do this summer - from paddle boarding to historic parks

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