Jodie Stimpson is every bit as lovely, warm and helpful as you would imagine. We spoke before my first dip in the Serpentine in preparation for the Vitality London Triathlon, and now I wonder how on earth...

Even if you’re not exercising regularly you should be drinking 1.5 – 2 litres of water a day. Being even slightly dehydrated can seriously impact your performance and whilst water is the go-to choice for pure hydration,...

TRX Suspension Training now offers a cutting edge take on the yoga experience, fusing together two of the most popular and effective disciplines in the fitness industry.

We all know the feeling. When you return to exercise after a few weeks off or when you’ve pushed yourself harder or further than usual. It’s not the feeling that day, so much as the feeling the...

Many women are put off cycling because of a fear of riding on roads with traffic, but if you learn the skills and communicate well with your fellow riders and drivers you can minimise any risk considerably.

You wouldn’t naturally pair exercise and asthma together, but it’s high-time the lingering myths were laid firmly to rest. It’s proven that if your asthma is well-controlled, there’s no reason why you can’t exercise – and it...

The main reason that Sportsister is so excited to be partnering with Macmillan Cycletta is that the event really is aimed at all levels of cyclists. At both events (Tatton Park and Woburn Abbey) the shortest distances...

Joint pain, sore muscles and tired limbs can all be soothed and rejuvenated with the natural anti-inflammatory properties of the super-spice turmeric, which is great news for all us active women who want to limit intake of...

What you do in the days post-marathon is almost as important as what you do in the days before. Recovering after running a marathon is vital and something that many people neglect. Having run 26.2 miles, you...

Many of us have experienced problems with sore muscles and injuries during training for a big event, but when should we take time out and how do we get back into training after a break? Sportsister spoke...