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Fitness

Beginner’s guide to: Kettlebells

Kettlebells can be incorporated into a weights routine or as a session on their own. They are very effective for sports performance and for people who are short of time, but look for quick results.

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How technology is changing the way we workout

It wasn’t that long ago that classes like Spinning and Pilates were hailed as the ‘next big thing’, but new technology has led to the introduction of a new generation of these classes.

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Beginner’s guide to: Flexi Bar

Looking for a new tool to add to your at home or gym based workout? Here’s Sportsister’s guide to the Flexi Bar; it’s great for your core and posture.

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Sportsister tests: ballet

Throughout September, Sweaty Betty are running introductory classes from their stores for free. Each week a different activity is on offer and I went along to try out ballet.

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Sportsister tests: Jukari Fit to Fly

Sportsister takes to the air and tests out Jukari Fit to Fly, a new workout from Reebok and Cirque du Soleil.

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Train outdoors with Nike

Take a fresh approach to working out and head outdoors with Nike at their free outdoor training club.

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A beginner’s guide to - stretching

As the charity fun run season gets underway many women may be running for the first time. Here’s Sportsister’s guide to stretching, to make sure you know how, when and why you should stretch.

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The most common sporting injuries - and how to avoid them

Last week we looked at injuries that affect the leg and foot, here we consider those that affect the rest of the body, and show you how to avoid them.

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Sportsister loves - Frame

Sportsister pays a visit to Frame, a new dance, fitness and holistic studio in the heart of London’s trendy Shoreditch area.

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Personal Trainers at the touch of a button

Sportsister rounds up a range of fitness applications that you can download to your IPhone or Ipod touch, meaning you can get a fitness expert at the touch of a finger.

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