Brand news

  • Do you need to train with a heart rate monitor?
    29.02.12
    We asked Polar’s Performance & Training Manager Elizabeth Shenton to talk us through the benefits of tracking your heart rate when training. Heart rate monitors can help you stay motivated by recording your exercise data and allowing you to set tar...
  • Calling all adventure sports photographers!
    16.02.12
    The annual Arc’teryx Adventure photography competition at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns for 2012 and you could be the lucky one to see your photos exhibited alongside four of the UK’s top adventure photographers, and win not only £500 but also...
  • First look! Nike announces inspiring new wristband
    25.01.12
    Nike have created NIKE+ FuelBand; an innovative wristband that tracks and measures everyday movement to motivate and inspire people to be more active. It is designed to be worn throughout the day and uses accelerometry to provide information about diff...
  • Nike challenges you to make this year count
    06.01.12
    Whatever your goal this year, Nike and the world’s top athletes are challenging you to bring your best then better it, with their ‘Make It Count’ campaign.
  • Sports bra amnesty
    28.12.11
    Apparently seven out of ten of us are wearing the wrong bra size, so sportswear retailer Sweatshop has launched a new fitting service to make sure you have the correct sports bra whatever your size, and whatever activity you might be doing. Their store...
  • Super food for your skin
    24.12.11
    Inspired by nature and backed by science this new range from skin guru Dr Nicholas Perricone takes all the best super foods and puts them in your favourite kinds of skincare products. Ginger, turmeric, coconut, acai, red algae, watercress and chill...
  • NikeWomen Make Yourself: A Super Power
    02.12.11

    NikeWomen has collaborated with two of the world’s most respected female comic artists, Jan Duursema and Amanda Connor on a series of artwork to capture the epic technical aspects of the new NikeWomen Holiday ‘11 Winter collection.

  • Video: Brand new Nike video with Ellie Goulding
    17.10.11
    A brand new video created by Nike has been launched today starring recording artist and passionate runner Ellie Goulding.
  • Sneak preview: Brand new O’Neill activewear
    24.08.11
    Best known for their surf and snow wear, O’Neill has announced it’s launching a new activewear collection just for women.
  • Be sun smart
    14.08.11
    We are all very aware of the dangers of the sun, and if you are playing sport and in and out of the water, having a sunscreen that stays put and doesn't wash off is essential.
  • The Green Campaign
    25.05.11
    Roxy and Quiksilver are launching the second edition of their eco Green Campaign this June, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of preserving our water resources.
  • Exer-gaming: the best new games to get you fit
    17.01.11
    If you are looking for an indoor alternative for your fitness regime, consider exer-games. Here’s Sportsister’s pick of the bunch.
  • Nike and TomTom unveil revolutionary GPS watch
    15.01.11
    Take a sneak peak at the latest Nike gadget! Nike recently unveiled the Nike+ SportWatch GPS at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  • Barefoot running store review: Terra Plana, London
    14.01.11

    How exciting, a dedicated Terra Plana store. This has got to be good.

  • Nike Training Club iPhone app
    07.01.11
    This month sees the launch of NikeWomen’s new training aid - the Nike Training Club app for iPhone and iTouch.
  • Product review: Polar FT80
    13.12.10
    For the perfect gift for the runner in your life this Christmas, look no further than the brand new Polar FT80 Heart Rate monitor, with the G1 GPS option.
  • Christmas Gift Guide
    03.12.10
    Christmas shopping can sometimes be a bit of a nightmare, but with our handy guide to all things fun and sporty, if you have someone who loves to get out and about and keep fit, then choosing them a present should be a doddle...
  • Niketown in London relaunches
    09.11.10

    At a star studded launch yesterday, Niketown in London’s Oxford Circus officially reopened following extensive redevelopment work that makes it the largest Nike store in the world.

  • Nike launches UK’s first running specific store
    07.10.10
    Making way for a new tribe of running enthusiasts, Nike is to open its first running specific store in London’s Covent Garden tomorrow.
  • Wish list: NikeWomen Hyperwarm Hoody
    01.10.10
    Check out NikeWomen's Hyperwarm Hoody, it's gone straight on to our wishlist. And don't miss our exclusive video of NikeWomen athletes, Sofia Boutella and Allyson Felix.