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    Getting started - running

    Think you can’t run? Well that’s just not so. Anyone can take up running and learn to love it too. Louise Hudson explains how. What’s it all about? To non-runners the running world can seem intimidating. All this talk of marathons, energy drinks and time on a treadmill can frighten many newbie runners off, but [...]

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    Getting Started - Pilates

    Pilates is widely known as a great system of exercise to strengthen the core and prevent injury, but it can also be an intense and challenging workout that will enhance your fitness and leave you feeling toned, invigorated and balanced. Pilates is wonderful for your posture, will tone your muscles, flatten your stomach and give [...]

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    Sportsister tests: Shaolin Kung Fu

    The modern Shaolin Kung Fu is the remnant of an ancient martial art that shook the foundation of the world of martial art in the Far East. Although Shaolin Kung Fu had lost its former glory, it still remains as one of the most prominent and most powerful martial arts that exist in the world today.

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    Lizzie Armitstead’s top cycling tips

    23 year old Yorkshire-born cyclist Lizzie Armitstead has risen through the ranks of British Cycling’s academy to become one of our most exciting riders. She competes both on the road and on the track and will be one to watch at London 2012. Here she shares her tops for becoming a better cyclist.

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    Are you a badminton beginner?

    Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world, with shuttles travelling at speeds faster than a Formula One car (that’s 421kph)!

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    Getting started – Cyclo-cross

    Imagine an hour of high intensity racing, over narrow dirt tracks, weaving through trees, dropping down dips, climbing over steep banks - sometimes carrying your bike – occasionally in thick mud.

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    Sportsister tests: Alpha Bags

    Alpha Bags are the latest sandbags to hit the mainstream fitness world. They form part of a new company called Alpha Strong, which was launched by two women, Kathy Hankins and Crystal Trimble, in the winter of 2009.

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    Sportsister tests: Aqua Zumba

    Aiming to bring the party to the pool, Aqua Zumba is the latest variation of the Zumba fitness craze that has swept the world.

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    Tips to get started in Stand Up Paddle Boarding

    Stand Up Paddle Boarding is growing in popularity, and The Blue Mile charity event allows you to give it a go.

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    Discover circular strength training

    Personal trainer Kirstin Ahmed tells Sportsister why she believes Circular Strength Training is the future for working out.

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