‘Come clean’ on impacts of Sport Aberdeen cuts, say city council opposition
Calls were yesterday made for the council to "come clean" over whether any sports facilities in the city will close as a result of major funding cuts.
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Aberdeen writer sees book jump to top spot on Amazon bestsellers
An Aberdeen man has seen huge success with his debut fitness book.
Four ways to deal with Sunday night stress
A recent global poll has revealed that 76 percent of us suffer with sadness and angst on a Sunday evening.
Former Moray cinema finds new lease of life as a wellness centre
A former Moray cinema has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into a wellness centre.
Weight loss man cycles 200 miles after ‘getting life back’
A north-east man has cycled round one of Europe’s largest lakes after turning his life around by losing weight.
Aberdeenshire sports centre nominated for award
Garioch Sports Centre in Inverurie has been nominated for a top national award.
UK adults spend 12 hours per week watching on-demand TV – survey
UK adults spend eight times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising, research suggests.
Banchory’s Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist Robbie Simpson gives us one of his favourite local running loops
This is a short hilly loop covering the lesser-used trails around Scolty Hill and forest. It follows mostly single trails with some steep climbing and descending.
Aberdeen sports centre becomes beacon of hope after refurbishment
An Aberdeen sports facility has become a beacon of hope for the future after receiving a major refurbishment.
A how-to guide to starting an adventure with yoga
Flexible in mind but not so much in body? Don’t know your downward-facing dog from your elbow but would like to sort out your chakras? Why not try your hand (and torso) at yoga, writes Adam Scarborough.
Aberdeen man aims to run 12 marathons in 12 months
Many runners aspire to run a marathon, but competitors go through a lot more than 26 miles to get to the finish line.
Moray Council ploughs £500,000 into gym revamp at struggling fitness centre
Moray Council will plough £500,000 into keeping a struggling sports facility afloat despite concerns about plummeting visitor numbers.
The real croquet monsieur – an unusual sport which might get you up and out of your chair
At age 71, Bill Strachan puts most of us to shame. A keen sports player all his life, Bill hasn’t let his advancing years or his dodgy knees hold him back, and is the current captain of the Aberdeen and Crathes Croquet Club.
SuperGran? More like ZumbaGran as 90-year-old hooked on dance craze
A 90-year-old grandmother who struts her stuff at twice-weekly Zumba classes has encouraged others to follow in her expertly-choreographed footsteps.
Five mistakes to avoid when joining the gym in the new year
‘New year, new me’ is one of those phrases that’s thrown around everywhere among groups of friends, on social media channels and in the office too.
Seven fitness trends to try out in 2018
Fitness has never been so fashionable, and working out has definitely been the new going out in 2017.
‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ great-granny teaching fitness class at 91
A super-fit 91-year-old woman is running keep-fit classes in her local church hall - all while looking after her 17 great-grandchildren.
Rev up your workouts this year
Want to feel younger from the inside out? David Lloyd Clubs reveal the new fitness trends for 2017.
Five genius ways to keep fit without even moving from your desk
As we near the end of January, your efforts to keep your new year resolution may be slipping.
Treat yourself to some sporty new gear
Kick-start the New Year and get into shape with these sporty options.
New kit for the New Year
Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't get out and get active.
Seven celebrity fitness dvds to try this January
January is here, so inevitably another batch of celebrity home workouts has hit the shelves, but are they any good?
Up your fitness game with the best of the sales
Hogmanay is almost upon us, and with it comes the constant question: "Any New Year's resolutions?"
Fraserburgh health and well-being bonanza heralded a success
A health and well-being extravaganza in a north-east town has been heralded as a success after more than 700 people signed up for clubs and activities.
North-east rower who tackled Atlantic storms for charity vows to continue fundraising efforts
A north-east man who tackled half of the Atlantic solo in a gruelling, 3,000-mile row has vowed to continue his fundraising efforts for two children's charities.
Jojo Fraser: It’s time to focus on a happier, healthier you
It can be all too easy to focus on the negative statistics. The figures about Scotland's obesity crisis; children being overweight younger; then comes our binge drinking issues, diabetes and heart disease - it can get a little bit doom and gloom can't it?
Moray children’s challenge to return
An adventure challenge that enticed more than 100 Moray children to tackle a muddy obstacle course last year will return this summer.
Banchory Olympian fulfills life-long ambition, opening hometown gym
An Aberdeenshire Winter Olympian is fulfilling he and his father's life's ambition by opening a gym in his home town.
Moray school pupils to get daily exercise classes
Children in Moray are being signed up for daily exercise classes.
Plans lodged to transform “run down” Garioch pub into gym and cafe
Work is underway to transform a derelict Aberdeenshire pub into a nerve centre for health and fitness.
Only two could complete it last year… But charity challenge makes a return
A charity challenge which proved too tough for all but two entrants last year will return this spring - albeit with slightly relaxed guidelines.
Residents urged to take on new charity fun run in Forres
The organisers of a new charity fitness event in Moray are encouraging residents young and old to take part.