Weightlifting is the oldest and most basic form of physical competition. Athletes will have to show a great deal of strength and endurance to be successful. Venue: Excel Date: July 28 – August 3 Jargon buster Hooking: A grip technique where the last joint of the thumb is covered by the other fingers of the [...]
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London 2012: Bluffer’s guide to weightlifting
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Boxing: Campaign leader delighted as female boxers given option of what to wear at London 2012
Elizabeth Plank, the London-based amateur boxer, who led a major campaign asking that female boxers be given the right to choose whether to wear shorts or skirts in the ring, has expressed her delight after the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) confirmed that women will be given the option of what to wear.
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Getting started: Hiking
Hiking is a fantastic sport as, once you have the basics, it doesn’t cost you anything! It can be enjoyed all year round, with friends or by yourself, and it turns the whole countryside into your playground.
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Getting started: Yoga
Yoga is fantastic for both mind and body, and more and more people are discovering the benefits of including yoga sessions as part of their regular training regime.
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Pre and post natal fitness: Exercising after a C-section
If you are due to, or have had, a c-section and arent quite sure what the protocol is when it comes to exercising, our expert outlines exactly what you need to know.
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Getting started – Judo
Judo isn’t necessarily one of the first sports you might think of when choosing an activity for it’s fitness elements, however, as a highly technical and competitive combat sport it is becoming the martial art of choice for many women.
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Getting started – volleyball
Volleyball is a great summer sport that can be played on the beach or in the park. It’s low cost, sociable and gives you a great upper body workout. Here’s Sportsister’s guide to get you started.
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