Health and fitness

Rebecca Adlington on staying motivated

Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington talks about her passion for swimming and shares her tips on staying motivated.

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Getting started: cycling

Whether it's to get to work or school, or just for fun, get started in cycling with this beginners' guide.

How much exercise?

Recommended activity levels for children and adults for general health, including simple ideas to help you incorporate exercise into your life.

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Exercise basics

How you can exercise safely and effectively, with tips on building stamina, strength and flexibility as well as diet and motivation.

Housework workout

How to turn mundane housework chores, like ironing and scrubbing, into exercises to burn calories, lose weight and tone up.

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Sam's weight loss success story

Sam Boyd, a 38-year-old mum of two, decided to lose weight and get fit after her father-in-law died from cancer.

Exercise without a gym

Cheap and easy ways to improve your fitness without a gym, including walking, running, dancing, swimming and cycling.

Activity holidays

How to get fit and have fun when you're on holiday, including ideas for activity breaks and tips on how to motivate kids to get active.

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