It has been many years since biking for commuting, road riding and even bmxing were introduced to the public, and we’ve all had plenty of time to become accustomed to them.  Then came fixed wheel bikes, and it’s safe to say that they've shaken up the cycling world like never before…

In times of financial hardship, the gym membership is probably one of the first things to go.  Izzie Knolles investigates a cheaper way to get in shape.

Perhaps the biggest myth of the fitness industry is that you need to perform sit ups to get a flat stomach, this simply isn’t true.

Exercise is always good for us, right? We know this because we are bombarded with messages telling us to be active – join a gym; ditch the car and walk instead; do a marathon or just the gardening.  But, for an increasing number of people, there is a darker side to exercise...

Personal trainer Izzie Knolles gives us her first hand experience of emotional difficulties caused by exercise, and some tips on how to avoid them.

Noticed 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.

Whether 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.

It may seem like child's play but skipping is actually a terrific calorie burner. Use your skipping rope to blast fat effectively, quickly, cheaply and conveniently…

As Michael Phelps wins his seventh gold medal at the Beijing Olympics (and counting) we take a look at that infamous 12,000 calorie-a-day diet and ask - what exactly is Michael eating - and what do the experts think of his recipe for success?

Queen of pop Madonna apparently does four hours of intense exercise a day. For someone who is about to turn 50, is it time to slow down and start enjoying the good life?

National 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.

We catch up with world class athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and find out how to put a spring in your step, find an exercise regime that's right for you and discover her views on the Beijing and London Olympics.

Nintendo’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.

When 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.

Regular 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.