Results tagged “gym”

It's not difficult to convince ourselves we are too busy to exercise.

In an era when people who are perfectly capable of trotting to the supermarket have their shopping delivered to their door, we like to ignore the fact that if we spent lest time frittering away the hours on Facebook we might have more time to focus on ourselves.

Get the look: James McAvoy

James McAvoy, the star of the latest X-Men flick, achieved washboard abs and a toned upper body to play the character Charles Xavier.

Banish those bingo wings with some good vibrations. The Bodyvib Vibration Dumbbell is a new workout tool that aims to help you tone your arms, shape shoulders and get your body beach ready.

Much like Power Plate technology the vibration element of the dumbbell forces muscles to relax and contract several times a second, which is said to enhance the benefits of targeted exercise.

Get the look: Penelope Cruz

The new mum-of-one and star of the latest Pirates Of The Caribbean movie stays in shape by dancing and eating the Mediterranean way.

Get the look: Henry Cavill

New Brit Superman Henry Cavill is a month into a tough training routine that will get him fighting fit to play one of the best-loved superheroes.

Get the look: Robert Pattinson

The star of Water For Elephants Robert Pattinson struggles with sticking to an exercise regime - he only hits the gym when a role requires it. So how best to pick up a gym habit?

The launch of a new iPhone app aims to revolutionise the way you visit the gym.

Web based company payasUgym is offering fitness fans what it believes is the most cost effective way to visit the gym on a pay-as-you-go basis at a location of their choice.

Get the look: Anne Hathaway

The all-star Oscar presenter Anne Hathaway is an exercise fan but it's something that has to fit in with her schedule - she's not a diehard gym bunny.

Having the right people in the right place at the right time doing the right thing" - that is the motto Reebok Sports Club executive chairman Ian Mahoney works to and the key to how he turned a failed gym into a successful sports club.

In July 2003 and after only nine months in operation, Reebok Canary Wharf had gone into administration.

Get the look: Eva Longoria

The lovely Desperate Housewives star has always managed to maintain her tiny figure. But Eva's honest about how hard she works to stay in shape.

Get the look: Daniel Craig

It was revealed last week that the 23rd Bond film has been given the go ahead with buff Daniel Craig ready to step into the shoes of Bond again.

Get the look: Reese Witherspoon

The newly engaged star of Walk The Line and Legally Blonde is a keen exerciser who is determined to pass her sporty genes onto her children.

As you ride a stationary bike up and down pretend hills, it might feel like you are not going anywhere, but you are giving yourself a cardiovascular workout which is great for fat burning and building stamina.

In the hour-long class you can ride a lot more miles than you would on the roads.

Not making the most of that expensive gym membership?

Why not cut costs by devising a home workout that ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank.

This week we offer tips on formulating a cash-lite plan that should get you healthier in no time.

IT’S ALL happening down at 41 Millharbour.

A Lebanese restaurant is set to open in the luxury Isle of Dogs development, joining two other brand new businesses next door on the ground floor.

Byblos Harbour is due to welcome its first diners in the middle of March, and will feature an open kitchen, stylish bar area and two levels of dining, capable of serving traditional Lebanese food and grills to up to 80 diners at any one time.