Results tagged “training”

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.

Legacy has been a much-overused word in recent years, particularly with large building projects like the Olympics.

So it comes as something of a surprise when one of the men in charge of the huge Crossrail project starts talking about its legacy, a full seven years before the first train is scheduled to run on its network.

Get the look: Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen is said to be a fan of the uber popular Dukan Diet, a high protein regime that requires a lot of willpower.

I've been put through my paces by personal trainer Karen Duffield at a stamina building training session.

She told me that, as well as putting in the miles, my training programme should include muscle building exercises and interval training such as sprinting to improve fitness.

I have learnt that you should never under estimate how tough Marathon training can be. It's not for the faint hearted and preparation cannot be taken lightly.

We will all come across some problems but, never fear, there are ways to get over those hurdles.

Employees need to take more responsibility for their own training and development to ensure the skills they have match business needs, according to recruiting group Hays.

Despite high levels of unemployment, industries like IT, finance and energy were still experiencing skills shortages and have roles they cannot fill.

If like me you have secured a place in the Virgin London Marathon 2011, you will have experienced waves of panic, excitement and trepidation about the big race in April. This is my first marathon and I don't enjoy running but I felt compelled to take part in this physical and mental challenge this year, if only for a sense of achievement and excuse to get in shape.

De Vere Venues is leading the way by training their staff to reach their potential, while providing the facilities for other companies to do the same.

With 31 venues throughout the UK, De Vere Venues boasts a diverse portfolio of training, meeting and conferences facilities across city based business centres, listed country houses and unique venues.

The British Heart Foundation Canary Wharf Jog is just around the corner and out in our front yard. So Team Wharf is preparing under the watchful eye of Wharf fitness columnist Laura Williams.

Ahead of our first training session, two of our number reflect on their aims

It's hard enough to train properly for a marathon without the elements conspiring to stop you even hitting the streets.

But that's what happened to Laura Knight, who found the start of her training programme for the Virgin London Marathon hampered by the big freeze.

The Royal Docks becomes the focus of the triathlon world next week as thousands of competitors take part in one of the sport's showpiece events.

The Mazda London Triathlon takes place over the weekend of August 1-2 with some of the world's best in action, including former world champion Tim Don.

London's Olympic Park will become a centre of academic as well as athletic achievement under plans unveiled by Boris Johnson.

The Mayor of London and the Government have published a proposal to develop a world-class research, learning and innovation centre at the Stratford site.