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Walsall running fanatic takes on four half-marathons in four weeks Nov 03 2009

RUNNER Steven Shaw could be forgiven for putting his feet up after successfully completing four half marathons in as many weeks.Read

Spicing up your salad: top tips from authors Sonja Bock and Tina Scheftelowitz Sep 29 2009

REMEMBER the days when a salad was simply a pile of lettuce leaves and a few tomatoes?Read

Helping hand to get you started Sep 22 2009

WITH 30 walks across the Heart of Birmingham, Health Exchange is helping hundreds of people put their best foot forward.Read

Group takes steps to a better mind and body Sep 22 2009

IT IS a blustery autumn morning as the group gathers in the foyer of Handsworth Leisure Centre.Read

New gym on Birmingham canalside offers exercise with a difference Sep 15 2009

BEAMING like a cat that’s got the cream, businessman and fitness expert Craig Ingley invites me in for a sneak preview of his new gym.Read

Geoff Hurst provides football coaching for Stourbridge mums Aug 25 2009

LOCAL mums are proving that not only do they know the off-side rule but they can teach it to others.Read

I saw my photo on Facebook and was shocked at my size Aug 18 2009

BUYING an extra extra large shirt and then seeing a picture of himself wearing it was enough to convince dad Kevin Davenport it was time to lose weight.Read

Turning wheels of the fitness cycle Aug 11 2009

BIRMINGHAM mother and daughter Frances and Sonya Tomlin look sweet on the seat of their bicycle made for two with their unique two-wheeler.Read

We’re healthier and happier Aug 11 2009

WHEN mum Paula Shaw became concerned that her son Kane was not doing enough exercise and was in danger of putting on weight, she decided to turn to the specialists for help.Read

Aspiring football stars get a chance Aug 11 2009

WANNABE Wayne Rooneys can sign up to a summer coaching course to learn fancy footwork.Read

Benefits of dairy Aug 11 2009

CHILDREN who eat a lot of dairy are less likely to die from strokes in adulthood, experts have said.Read

Play link to mood Aug 11 2009

PARENTS believe children are unhappier and naughtier if not given enough time to play, a new survey has found.Read

Fun ideas from TV’s Amanda Aug 11 2009

PARENTS desperately seeking children’s summer holiday entertainment ideas may get help from a new little book of fun.Read

Slimming club helps Irene go from a size 20/22 to 12/14 in 18 months Aug 04 2009

BALLROOM dancer Irene Scott is lighter on her feet after losing five stone in weight.Read

Majority of Birmingham Half Marathon runners make footwear faux pas Jul 28 2009

OF THE thousands of people taking part in October’s Birmingham Half Marathon the vast majority will be running in the wrong shoes.Read

Chocs away for slimline Debbie Jul 21 2009

GIVING up chocolate was no easy task for Weight Watcher Debbie Higgins as she works as a sales assistant in Thorntons.Read

Why age is no barrier Jul 21 2009

When it comes to motherhood, doctors and scientists all agree that there’s no single age that’s defined as the “perfect time” to have a baby.Read

Get on your bikes for a big healthy kick Jul 15 2009

BIRMINGHAM dad Chris Malcolm is keen to make sure his daughters enjoy cycling as much as he does and has found the perfect spot to take them.Read

Get on your bikes for a big healthy kick Jul 14 2009

BIRMINGHAM dad Chris Malcolm is keen to make sure his daughters enjoy cycling as much as he does and has found the perfect spot to take them.Read

Black Country Weight Watchers on long walk to health Jul 07 2009

MEMBERS of two Black Country Weight Watchers groups have been putting their best feet forward to walk to fitness.Read

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