Boxing 'boosts mental and physical fitness'

Posted on 28 August 2009)

Boxing can keep women physically and mentally fit, according to amateur boxer Abi Hamlett.

Tabata fitness regime 'is brutal'

Posted on 28 August 2009)

Intensive training in women's gym clothing known as Tabata is effective but "very brutal", it has been claimed.

Exercise could 'relieve polycystic ovary syndrome'

Posted on 28 August 2009)

Slipping into women's yoga clothing or bamboo sportswear could help women to treat polycystic ovary syndrome, research shows.

Gender exercise differences linked to weight gain

Posted on 28 August 2009)

A lack of exercise in women's sportswear among young females could be responsible for gender differences in weight gain, according to a new study.

Exercise could reduce 'obese women's knee pain'

Posted on 28 August 2009)

Obese females could reduce their knee pain by putting on women's gym clothing and doing some focussed exercise, research has shown.

Martina Hingis swaps womens fitness wear for ballroom

Posted on 27 August 2009)

Grand slam tennis champion Martina Hingis is set to get rid of her womens fitness wear to don ballroom dresses in preparation for her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.

Pink ladies fitness wear adds colour to Great River Race

Posted on 27 August 2009)

A group of Heybridge Basin women have donned pink ladies gym clothes in a bid to raise money for a cancer charity.

New fire resistant women's sports wear unveiled

Posted on 27 August 2009)

Technical fabrics manufacturer Drifire has unveiled a new range of fire resistant women's fitness wear.

Women's fitness charity set for new national campaign

Posted on 27 August 2009)

A new campaign encouraging women to adorn ladies sportswear is set to be launched by a leading female fitness charity.

Women's sports not encouraged, says Vince Cable

Posted on 27 August 2009)

There is very little encouragement for women and girls to engage in sports, according to a leading Liberal Democrat MP.

Obese women 'may need exercise advice'

Posted on 27 August 2009)

Overweight women may need to check with their doctor to see if they need to take any precautions before undertaking a new fitness programme, it has been claimed.

Exercise can provide women with 'beauty boost'

Posted on 27 August 2009)

Exercise can help to boost beauty as well as muscle tone, it has been claimed.

Fitness instructor's"heart set"on Olympic boxing

Posted on 27 August 2009)

A Scottish fitness instructor has set her heart on making the Great Britain women's boxing team for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Swimmers divided over full-body swimsuits

Posted on 26 August 2009)

Swimmers believe the controversial full-body swimsuits give an unfair advantage to professionals.

Ennis and Dobriskey head for Gateshead

Posted on 26 August 2009)

Some of Britain's Berlin medal winners are looking forward to donning their women's running wear once again for the Gateshead Grand Prix this autumn.

Atkins-style diet 'could pose heart risk'

Posted on 26 August 2009)

Diets that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates could pose a heart risk, new research has shown.

Hitting the gym 'can prevent illness'

Posted on 26 August 2009)

Visiting the gym could help prevent against conditions such as diabetes later in life, it has been claimed.

British duo head for rowing semi-finals

Posted on 26 August 2009)

British rowers Hester Goodsell and Sophie Hosking have reached the semi-finals of the World Rowing Championships in Poland.

Bad diet could 'undo gym work'

Posted on 25 August 2009)

Women run the risk of "undoing" their hard work in their ladies fitness wear if they eat the wrong food, it has been claimed.

Personal trainers - a health threat?

Posted on 25 August 2009)

Exercise professionals could be bad for your health, according to a leading exercise academic.

Yoga training 'from your living room' with Wii

Posted on 25 August 2009)

Ladies yoga wear set for new use with Nintendo Wii video game.

England women's team 'hopeful' of Euros success

Posted on 25 August 2009)

England's women's football team are confident of their chances going into their first game against Italy today (August 25th), it has been claimed.

Carly Zucker: Keep gym workouts interesting

Posted on 24 August 2009)

Carly Zucker has told women to keep their workouts interesting by varying their activities.

"Brilliant"support expected for home soil Rugby World Cup

Posted on 21 August 2009)

The England women's rugby team captain is looking forward to hosting the next Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

No Balls or no medals for Caster?

Posted on 20 August 2009)

World champion 800m runner Caster Semenya has been asked to take a gender test following her Berlin win.

Older women 'should focus' on muscle exercise

Posted on 20 August 2009)

Older women need to "step up" muscular activity to stay in shape, according to a leading fitness expert.

Women's activity trends 'highlight risks'

Posted on 20 August 2009)

Women's gym clothes are likely to receive less use around the time women get married or give birth, new research shows.

Local council launches 'free swimming scheme'

Posted on 19 August 2009)

Men and women are being encouraged to slip into their swimming kits and take advantage of the free swimming lessons being offered by Kettering Borough Council.

New Wandsworth fitness scheme unveiled

Posted on 19 August 2009)

Wandsworth Council is launching a new fitness scheme to encourage locals to shape up.

Thermo Cool fabric set for Asian debut

Posted on 18 August 2009)

Polyester fabric manufacturer Advansa is set to take its new Thermo Cool technical fabric to the Asian market.

Kenyan woman brings home 10,000 metre gold

Posted on 18 August 2009)

Kenyan Linet Chepkwemoi Masai has won gold in the 10,000 metres at the Athletics World Championship in Germany.

Consumers 'must encourage' ethical fabric practices

Posted on 18 August 2009)

Consumers have been encouraged to ask clothes retailers about their use of ethical fabrics and practices.

Proper walking can 'boost fitness regime'

Posted on 18 August 2009)

Learning to walk properly can enhance any fitness programme for women, according to a leading fitness and walking expert.

Weightlifting may 'help to cope with lymphedema'

Posted on 18 August 2009)

Weightlifting could help women cope with symptoms following breast cancer surgery, according to new research.

Olympic opportunity welcomed by women boxers

Posted on 17 August 2009)

The inclusion of women's boxing in the Olympic Games from 2012 has been welcomed by female boxers across the world.

Coffee-based clothing 'perfect ladies yoga wear'

Posted on 14 August 2009)

The benefits of eco-friendly ladies fitness clothing have been highlighted, with fabrics made from used coffee grounds said to be "perfect".

New fabrics 'could be used in ladies sportswear'

Posted on 14 August 2009)

Innovations in fabrics could see a whole host of new ladies fitness wear entering the market in the coming months, according to a report.

Strictly Come Dancing star promotes dancing as exercise

Posted on 14 August 2009)

Ladies should be getting their gym clothes at the ready as Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips has been appointed to help Brits dance their way to fitness.

Pregnant women and unborn child 'benefit from exercise'

Posted on 14 August 2009)

A regular exercise regime when pregnant can be good for both mum and baby, experts claim.

Pull on ladies yoga wear 'for exercise and therapy rolled into one'

Posted on 14 August 2009)

Yoga can help women de-stress as well as toning their bodies, experts claim.