Accidents at Home; The Most Dangerous Place. Part 2
In Part 1 we looked at statistics to show that, although home might be where the heart lies, it is also where most accidents occur. More so than on the sportsfields, in …
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In Part 1 we looked at statistics to show that, although home might be where the heart lies, it is also where most accidents occur. More so than on the sportsfields, in …
These are unprecedented times and a huge number of the world’s population is confined to their homes. But is this really a safe place? Of course this lockdown is exactly …
Health and fitness is awash with information and misinformation at the best of times. It is going to a whole new level now, so let’s look at Coronavirus facts and myths. …
A new report shows that improving the health and physical fitness of staff could save British employers £6.6 billion a year. Or, to put it another way, ill-health and poor fitness is …
How much of our lives is spent waiting around for a few minutes? Little moments in time that are too brief to do anything hugely meaningful, so we just wait… …
Mindfulness and hypnotherapy downloads might be all the rage these days, but Andrew Johnson has been there from the beginning and helped shape what has become a massive element of …
WatchFit recently caught up with the most remarkable and inspiring man and we just had to share his story… Steve Clark is not just surviving bowel cancer that offered him a fractional …
Vince James is a man with a vision and a mission. At a difficult time in his life he discovered Obstacle Course Racing and it had a massive impact. Now …
In Part 2 of this interview feature with Alexandra Leqouix, the multi-talented TV presenter and fitness professional continues to talk about her work, her fitness, the extreme physical obstacles she …
As the TV face of motorsports all over the world, Alexandra Legouix has the most glamorous of jobs. She also has her own critically acclaimed band ‘Alexandra Legouix & the …
Part 1 yesterday began this introduction to the world of CrossFit. Here are more typical exercises found in this workout phenomenon. There are numerous benefits of CrossFit if you commit …
If you find going to a new gym a nerve-wracking experience, joining a CrossFit gym might be downright terrifying! Walking into the warehouse-like gym and seeing people flipping tires while …
It was Sylvester Stallone who introduced me to the idea that drinking raw eggs must in some way be healthy… I was about 13 years old and seeing Rocky for …
Mike Tyson was my era. He defined heavyweight boxing in the 80’s and he was probably the last heavyweight champion of the world to be the most famous and recognisable …
In Part 1 I started chatting to rising swimming star and new member of the WatchFit Experts family – Ekaterina Abramova. Here she tells us about her Olympic experiences, encounters …
From a morbid fear of water to record holding double Olympic swimmer…the life of Ekaterina Avramova has already been very eventful – and she is only just 25! The Bulgarian …
There are many people held up by the fitness industry as inspirations and often with very good reason. But surely very few in the public eye can trump the remarkable …
WatchFit Expert Rebecca Romero might not be the highest profile British Olympic Champion, but this says everything about her natural modesty and lack of desire for the spotlight rather than …
Thanks to Pakistan’s genial and inspirational cricket captain, impromptu press-ups have become a sudden craze! The 42-year-old scored an historic 100 against England at Lords, the ‘Home of Cricket’ – …
WatchFit’s Guy Holland speaks to Patrick Rea of Body Transformation Academy about their incredible and inspiring aims to ‘change the world’. They also talk about BTA’s amazing Summit! Q. Body …
Gladiators speak out on eating disorders. It is approaching the end of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week in the UK and at WatchFit we have done our bit to shine …
Two of the UK’s outstanding trainers have developed an exercise programme based around one of the most popular weight training products and the results have been exceptional. Guy Noble, a …
In Part 1 we discovered that Australian cricketing great Justin Langer has also been a talented martial artist and boxer. He believes that his batting career shared many similarities with …
Justin Langer was a great player in a team that was arguably the greatest to have played Test Match cricket. His batting average of 45 over 105 Test Matches and …
WatchFit Expert Contributor, former TV Gladiator and GB pole vaulter Kate Staples, has teamed up with a sporting icon to bring athletics to schoolchildren. Q. You have founded and are …
Constantly plugged in I have become increasingly bewildered in recent times by people’s requirement to be ‘plugged into’ something at all times. It seems that whether shopping, walking in the …
Here is Part 2 and the concluding half of an interview with rising GB athletics star high jumper Isobel Pooley. Can you pinpoint some highlights so farin your career? There …
Isobel Pooley stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, she’s a high jump athlete with a big future ahead of her. She just missed out on 2012 Olympic selection when aged just …
It is an alarming thought but facts and particularly figures – both numerically and physically – suggest that people are failing to adopt the most basic of all exercises. The …
Charlatans, snake oil salesmen and purveyors of ‘Miracle Elixirs’ are alive and well and peddling their wares in 21st century London! I know this because only yesterday I was strolling …
A blackbelt in karate and highly successful fitness model and transformation coach, all of which makes Jenna Yvonne someone you should listen to! Tell us a little about your family life and where …
Conditioning for the Rugby World Cup. We are once again deep into the thundering drama of another Rugby Union World Cup and, as ever, the skill, power and conditioning of …
A new study of 6,500 children has indicated strongly that those growing up without a garden were more likely to become obese and suffer diseases related to being overweight. Alarming …
Rock & Roll has rarely, if ever been viewed as a cradle of moderation, temperance and health consciousness. But for Heather Findlay, whose looks enchant an ever growing fan base, …
WatchFit’s Guy Holland caught up with Strictly Come Dancing star Natalie Lowe and delved into the hard work behind the glitz and glamour. Strictly Come Dancing is an enormous TV …
I confess that I’m not a naturally or comfortably enthusiastic dancer – unless it’s a Christmas party or wedding reception in which case it’s hard to get me to stop. …
Part 1 of this feature introduced the remarkable Rebecca Romero and her unique achievements across two entirely different sporting disciplines. The story concludes as she makes the biggest decision any …
Christmas and New Year is boom time for workout DVD sales and planning: preparation and production will already be underway for this year’s batch. The shelves will be bulging with …
Over the years one of the greatest pleasures of my work has been meeting some wonderfully talented and engaging sports people. And one of those was very definitely Rebecca Romero …
WatchFit experts Ina Gutowska, Claire Aves and Sonia Pirez took part in an all action evening of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for charity. Conceived and organised by Slam Promotions, the event …
Neale Cranwell’s story is one of remarkable determination, resilience and resolve. These attributes have brought him amazing bodybuilding success against the odds. And this has been matched by the success …
In Part 2 we continue to find out what makes World Champion Triathlete Non Stanford tick in triathlon preparation and what life is like at the most elite end of …
We talk to the first woman to step up from U23 level triathlon as World Champion and move on to win the senior title too. Non Stanford has enjoyed prolific …
How did the Jessica Ennis double work come up and what does this and has this involved? I had been signed with a sports modelling agency for a few months then I got …
From sprinting to red carpet premieres, being Jessica Ennis’ body double and gaining a Masters degree in sports psychology, Natalie Jowett is a great all-rounder and a model of fitness. …
Summertime is special for those in the growing street workout scene. The warm weather makes for a serious training season at parks across the world but it’s also the time …
What does a typical week’s training involve for Nadine Du Toit? According to the somatotype theory, I’d be a typical endomorph combined with a small part mesomorph body type. Which …
Nadine Du Toit has lead a life full (literally) of ups and downs. She suffered from the loss of her father in her early life, became an air-hostess and lived …
A fascinating insight into the life of top USA fitness personality and expert Felicia Romero The founder and owner of FR Fit Method and IFBB Figure Pro, a cover model, and fitness …
In Part 1 soap star Roxy Shahidi explained how she discovered yoga and the life transforming impact it has had on her. Here the Emmerdale actress talks about her move …
UK soap star Roxy Shahidi talked to WatchFit’s Guy Holland and explained that although acting is her job and has brought her fame and recognition, her first love is really …
Pout Models was based out of high-tech, multi-media Pout Studios in Clerkenwell, London and was built up by Jennifer over seven years. It was during this time that, apart from …
WatchFit speaks to its latest Contributing Expert Jennifer Jane about her fascinating and inspiring life story. By the standards of any emerging butterfly or ugly duckling story, Jennifer Jane’s life …
“All of life is wrapped up in the requirements, efforts and eventualities of sport, there are so many important, practical and positive lessons to be learned as well as wonderful …
The mantle of sporting great, legend or icon is almost certainly too easily conferred on people in this era of easy, transient fame and notoriety. But some wear it well. …
In association with BBC Good Food Eat Well Show WatchFit is delighted to present three mouthwatering meals from top cooks and celebrity foodies: TV star Davina McCall, Victoria Beckham’s favourite cookbook writer Natasha Corret and …
Strictly Come Dancing is dominating the Saturday night ratings again. The BBC flagship programme fills millions of homes every week with the glitter, glamour, fun, dynamism and drama of competitive dance. And in …
It should come as no surprise that Strictly Come Dancing’s Aliona Vilani is in great shape. Of course this is down to her dance practice and routines, however it’s also based on …
Strictly Come Dancing’s Aliona Vilani knows what it is like to experience the highs and lows of life on the smash hit show. Having guided her celebrity, McFly’s Harry Judd …
Shelley Rudman apparently came from nowhere to win an Olympic silver medal and has subsequently gone on to become a European Champion and World Cup event winner. She’s now firmly installed as a favourite …
It’s been over 30 years since she first represented Great Britain as a prodigiously talented swimmer but Sharron Davies, remains one of the best known female names and faces in British sport. A full international …