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    Health and nutrition advice for women, training plans, healthy recipes and getting started guides to get you going on a new sport.

    Expert advice: recovery nutrition

    When it comes to sports nutrition emphasis is often placed on the preparation before an event and keeping yourself going until the finish line. But it is just as important to make sure you look after yourself afterwards.

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    Treat yourself to a day spa

    Completed your first triathlon? Or maybe you have achieved a PB in a half marathon? Whatever your result a day spa is the perfect treat when you need to rest those weary limbs.

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    Getting started - golf

    Golf is shaking off its old-fashioned image as more and more people of all ages are taking to the greens and enjoying the game. Read professional golfer Lynn Kenny’s guide to get you started in this addictive sport.

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    Lisa Dobriskey on iron deficiency in runners

    At 25 and already a 1500m Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Champion Lisa Dobriskey has more than a promising future ahead of her.

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    Sportsister tests: Shewee

    Outdoor lovers everywhere, from walkers to polar explorers, climbers to festival goers have discovered Shewee. Sportsister puts it to the test.

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    Sportsister tests: Kettlebell Dynamic Pilates

    Are looking for something that offers a cardio workout, combined with strengthening and flexibility? Try this unique new style of pilates that uses both kettlebells and a reformer machine.

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    Sportsister tests: Nike Dynamic Yoga

    This new take on yoga is aimed specifically at those who are already active with cardio work but are looking to introduce a more dynamic form of yoga to their routine.

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    How old are you? Really…

    In our ageing populations’ quest for eternal youth, this is a question that many companies claim to be able to answer. Sportsister’s Katie Gormley takes a unique health assessment out find out her real age.

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    Ski fitness tips from an expert

    Great Britain’s Number 1 Freestyle Mogul Skier, Ellie Koyander, offers some expert last minute fitness tips to help you get the best from your skiing / snowboarding holiday.

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    Top tips for 2010: confidence & goal setting

    It is 2010 – the start of a new year and all those new year’s resolutions…. Here’s Sportsister’s top tips to get your confidence and goal setting on track in 2010.

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