Making a splash: retro swimming caps
I promised myself once I could swim properly, I’d invest in a special swimming cap. Since starting to learn at 52, I’ve been through several items of functional and streamlined headw...
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Why walking is good for you
I’ve often refused to make any New Year’s resolutions. But this year I’ve taken one small step towards self-improvement.
The joy of swimming (in the wild and indoors)
Growing up by the coast, I’ve always loved a splash-around in the sea. Now a city-dweller, the repetitive, meditative nature of lane swimming was one of the things I really missed last ye...
Get off your backside! Why we should all sit less and move more
‘Never stand up when you can sit down, and never sit down when you can lie down,’ said Winston Churchill, who attributed his success in life to conserving his energy. That may have w...
Where to find sustainable sportswear
Girlfriend Collective The only garments I own made from polyester are those in my sports kit. Synthetic fabrics became popular for sportswear because they are durable, lightweight and can ‘wick away...
Women in swimsuits: a fantastic new sportswear campaign from Speedo
How brilliant to see this positive campaign from Speedo with realistic, happy images of women in their swimsuits. According to research by the World Health Organisation 40% of women in the UK a...
My six favourite pieces of sportswear: activewear that works hard during a workout
My plan to return to running has reached a standstill. Too long spent in one position at the computer screen, and not enough time moving around, stretching and generally having a life – and the recu...
Age, athleisure and defying expectations
Athleisure wear perfectly suits my lifestyle and my preference for comfort, says cycling blogger Adele Mitchell. I work from home.
FAB, fantastic and super-fit: Ro Sylvester in the All Day Every Day video
Video director Isaac Lock spotted Ro Sylvester lifting weights at the gym (in full makeup); next thing you know she’s starring in one of his videos. ‘Beyond being a celebrat...