http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/Expert gym support and personal fitness advice for sport and exercise, injuries, workouts and diet.© 2007Englishhttp://stc.msn.com/br/intl/life/img/1/msn_pos_uk.gifhttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/5Get Fithttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8959694http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8959694Whether your goal is to look like an iron man or simply (and more realistically) to shape up and improve your health, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions that can get in your way. Here, we separate fact from fiction to help you get the best results.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8769103http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8769103Noticed a few special deals on offer at your current gym recently? Posters scattered around town inviting you to partake in a free trial? Anyone would think that gyms are (even more so than usual) desperate to find new members. That’s because they are – and it’s your turn to push them around.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8162436http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8162436Nintendo’s new exercise game Wii Fit looks set to change the way we exercise for ever. But how good is it really, and are you better off just going to the gym? We find out in a week’s intensive training with the title that brings your fitness regime into your front room.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8046674http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8046674How many times have you broken a pact with yourself to exercise over an unsubstantial excuse? We squash some of the most common workout excuses below.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7831822http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7831822If your fitness regime is flagging, put a spring in your step and get out walking, or even running - the easiest and cheapest form of exercise. Don't let marathon runners hog the limelight, as various charity races kick off across the country, we show you how to put your best foot forward and get on a winning route to health.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7728063http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7728063Fed up with flabby arms? Fear not, we went in search of the best ways to make them a thing of the past.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7478745http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7478745They may look like a cannonball with a handle, but kettlebells are a traditional Russian exercise tool which are great at improving strength, endurance and balance. No wonder kettlebell fitness programmes are becoming increasingly popular, says Izzie Knolles.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6369384http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6369384Our fitness is at such an all time-low that half of us cannot touch our toes, and most cannot cycle for 20 minutes, according to a new survey. We went in search of fun ways to get that exercise that don't involve the drudgery of sweating in a gym.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5999279http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5999279At 35 years of age, Jonas Björkman may be a veteran of the professional tennis world, but he is still regarded as one of the toughest competitors on the circuit and the fact that he still competes at such a high level is a testament to his fitness and diet regime. We spoke to him just as he was about to go on court to face Britain’s Andy Murray in the second round of the US Open.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5815561http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5815561When it comes to running style, all you have to do is go out, put one foot in front of the other and jog, right? Wrong. A growing number of people are starting to realise the importance of a defined running technique that will maximise performance and keep them free from injury.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580030http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580030Fans of Pilates claim the activity develops the body’s core strength and improves posture, preventing injury and improving mobility of the joints and spine. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580479http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580479Last week scientists claimed they could make dieting a thing of the past by adding a supplement to baby food and milk formula that would suppress hunger and increase metabolism.  This week it is exercise we need not bother with. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580024http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580024Looking for a fun, high-adrenaline way to get fit that is open to all newcomers? If so, climbing could be the sport you’ve been looking for. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580330http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580330National Bike Week and the World Naked Bike Ride celebrated cycling and encouraged people to have fun and get fit by literally getting on their bike. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580011http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580011We are often happier after taking a walk, hitting the gym or dancing to our favourite song. That's because, as research has shown, exercise is a way of overcoming depression. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580012http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580012A senior adviser to Tony Blair has praised the television show Strictly Come Dancing for improving the nation's health - proof that you don't have to sweat it out in the gym to get in shape. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580018http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580018Are you tired of the treadmill, fed-up with the cross-trainer, or sick at the very thought of the rowing machine?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580010http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580010After months of marathon training, the muscle on Health Editor Ross Chainey's body is like a supermodel who has fallen down the stairs - a bit thin on the ground. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580025http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580025Research just out suggests that those of us who spend long hours working at a desk are more likely to develop deep vain thrombosis (DVT).Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580013http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580013It is well known that the UK is a nation of telly-addicts. The average Brit spending more than two-and-a-half hours in front of the box every day.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580014http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580014Finger length could be the key to finding the female sports stars to guide Britain to success at the 2012 London Olympics.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580020http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580020There are, in fact, many alternative activities that are not only as adept as a treadmill at burning fat, they're also a lot more fun.  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580403http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580403Is it possible to lose lots of weight without resorting to the life-sapping drudgery of dieting (boo!) and doing more exercise (hiss!)?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580026http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580026On paper, it's a match made in heaven; yoga and its health benefits, combined with laughter, which research suggests is good at aiding recovery and boosting wellbeing. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580328http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580328As Wayne Rooney has discovered (to the frustration of every England fan), taking special care of your feet is vital, especially if you're a professional athlete. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:57 GMTSport and Exercisehttp://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580029http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580029Regular exercise is a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and more and more of us are turning to the gym to avoid being caught up in the UK’s obesity epidemic. However, figures show that many people are doing themselves more harm than good by using poor technique, exercising while injured or overdoing it in the gym. We look at the occasions when exercise really isn’t good for you.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:48 GMTSport and Exercise (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580033http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580033When it comes to fitness, some actors go to extreme lengths to fit into their characters' shoes, occasionally training for months to get themselves in shape.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:48 GMTSport and Exercise (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580027http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580027The Royal Marines Commandos undertake perhaps the toughest training course in the British Military and are considered to be one of the world’s elite fighting forces. They are often expected to be the first into combat situations and can deploy anywhere in the world be it in mountains, desert, jungle or the Arctic. In short, they are among the toughest, fittest and best-prepared soldiers in the world. So when we were asked if we would like to train with them for a day, naturally we said… yes.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:48 GMTSport and Exercise (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580480http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580480There is a reason why your boss has a pot belly, receding hairline and sky-high blood pressure. We Brits are spending more time in the office than ever before, and a recent survey placed the UK at the top of a league showing average working hours in countries across Europe.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:48 GMTSport and Exercise (Photos)