Exercise

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

Meet the Shit Runners Club which was founded by 60-year-old Shaun Fagan originally from Fulwood

Meet the Sh!t Runners Club - they're really good

Lancashire communities are being encouraged to try the new Parkinson's Coach programme

Lancashire communities invited to get active

The Fitbit Charge 6 features built-in GPS, Google Wallet and up to seven days of battery life

Fitbit Charge 6 is back under £80 at Amazon

Amazon’s bestselling Google Fitbit smartwatch has dropped by 44%, making it a cheaper way to track fitness and sleep

Bestselling Amazon fitness tracker now has 44% off

Dave Cook training for the Great North Run on Penwortham Hill.

A Preston grandad's inspiring wheelchair half marathon journey

File photo - defibrillator

Clitheroe gym raising cash for vital on-site defibrillator

You do not need hours in the gym – daily walks or getting outside more can make a huge difference.

Sign up for a free 6-week health & nutrition programme this summer

Huawei's new Watch Fit 5 series is a serious contender for much more expensive smart wearables

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: week-long battery and premium design

33 fantastic pics from Preston primary school's mini London Marathon

Preston Wheelchair Curling Club sees numbers triple since Paralympics

Moor Park (image: Visit Preston)

£500k ‘destination’ play area for popular Preston park

The new programme includes 28 beginner-friendly sessions designed to help people living with diabetes build confidence with movement.

Ad Feature BetterMe launches workouts to support people living with diabetes

Workout classes can be delivered by celebrities

Magic AI Smart Mirror deal drops to £1,199 with free extras

When considering supplements, new athletes should focus on quality, transparency, and realistic expectations.

Ad Feature Understanding protein, creatine, and vitamins for new athletes

Land belonging to 132 Chain House Lane, Whitestake, could be used for dog exercise

Dog exercise field plan & 7 other new applications this week near you
Plans have been submitted to create a new dog exercise field in Whitestake.
Catherine Musgrove

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

South Ribble Borough Council are giving out free gym passes across some newly refurbished leisure centres.

Here's how you can get a free gym pass at these leisure centres

Lancashire football team shirt sponsor aims to find club a new ground

Scan.com UK helps you take control of your health and make wellness part of your everyday life

Take control of your health with Scan.com

Joseph Parker swears by this special spoonful every time he gets in the ring

Joseph Parker reveals the sweet treat that fuels his training sessions

Lingo is the smartest way to understand your body and build healthier habits

What is Lingo and how can it help you build healthier habits?

Children take part in trying to guess adults' age based on the activities they enjoy

Kids reveal the top 10 signs you're getting old

A home treadmill is a marvellous thing to have when the weather turns sour

Grab this £600 treadmill for just £150 in a crazy Amazon deal

Pro-Fit in Preston has launched a specialist programme for those taking Ozempic, Mounjaro and other skinny jabs.

Preston gym launches region's 1sst programme for weight-loss jab users

It's a smart mirror that keeps you fit with AI

Magic AI Mirror drops to £1,499 with free lifetime membership

Clubhouse UK is set to open next month at Hyndburn Retail Park.

New padel, fitness gym and coffee lounge to open next month
A new state-of-the-art padel, fitness gym and coffee lounge is set to open in Lancashire next month.
Emma Downey

Brian Cookson, 74, from Whalley, started feeling unwell while training at the Manchester Velodrome - he had suffered an episode of ventricular tachycardia

I’m 74 and still cycling - but a heart scare changed everything

Former Team GB Olympian Sam Quek speaks out following upsetting survey results

Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study shows

Mark Fettes before and after he lost weight

Secret snacker who hid food binges from wife loses half body weight

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You might become seriously unwell in this heatwave - use NHS wisely

Seven out of 10 believe it’s easier for their male counterparts to continue playing as they get older

Only seven per cent of women play team sports, survey finds

More time spent playing outside can offer your child all sorts of benefits, which screentime can't match

5 ways to encourage your child to play outside these summer holidays

I tried the GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar Set and it actually gives surprising results - on sale now

I tried the GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar Set - on sale now

Sara Cox has shared her early morning routine and energey boosting tips.

Sara Cox reveals her morning routine & energy boosting tips

51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periods

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

One of two SAS Dauphin helicopters spotted at Blackpool Airport during training exercises on Wednesday (June 4)

Why the SAS are back in Blackpool and where you can spot them next

The Walden Sports treadmill folds away to fit in small spaces when it's not being used

This electric treadmill is nearly half price - now less than £150

University lecturer training in gymnastics

Lecturer to represent GB in 2025 World Cup

England's only curling rink, based in Lancashire.

Inside England's only curling Olympic-sized rink based in Lancashire

The average sufferer will experience the equivalent of 1,350 days of pain over 450 periods

7 in 10 women will experience period pain for equivalent of four years

"Compex Corebelt has been a game changer for my back"

"Compex Corebelt has been a game changer for my back"

Fitness expert Laura Williams devises age-based fitness plans

Fitness expert, Laura Williams, devises age-based fitness plans

There are lots of ways you can enjoy a healthy half term this February.

Five ways you can enjoy a healthy half term this February

Mr Motivator gives advice to busy parents on how to keep their body moving

Busy parents are searching for 'micro-workouts' to fit around schedule

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

Now you can do your dumbbell curls while you shop in Iceland

Brianna Alexander before, left, she used Simple weightloss app and after, right in yellow dress

Discount code: Save 60% off an app that has helped people lose 5 stone

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health.

Pharmacist shares five ways to help symptoms of 'winter depression'

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Seven expert tips to boost your mood and beat the January blues

Walking is the ultimate stepping stone to a consistent running routine.

Running coach shares 9 tips on how to go from walking to running

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

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