Fitness

Garmin Index S2 smart scales are available in black and white, offering six body measurements and automatic syncing with Garmin Connect.

Garmin Index S2: The smart scales that track so much more than weight

Women aged 40 to 60 in East Durham are benefiting from National Grid funding.

Fitness programme for women launched

Motsi Mabuse surprised Zumba instructors at ZIN Academy in Manchester

Ad Feature Motsi Mabuse wows crowd with surprise Zumba performance

Ad Feature DeerRun brings social fitness to IFA 2026

Ad Feature Want to train at midnight? Sunderland’s new 24/7 gym is now open

Garden Games with fitness challenges & more set to take over Sunniside

The new ARV in High Street West

Inside new 'healthy nightclub' where you can workout in style

Regatta's one-litre flask is ideal for long walks in the countryside

Regatta slashes £16.50 one-litre flasks to less than £5

The Sekonda Connect Smart Watch has a range of everyday smartwatch features and combines fitness tools with the option of a stainless steel mesh bracelet.

I tried the Sekonda Connect Smart Watch and here's what I thought

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

Being part of a supportive community makes it easier to stay consistent because people encourage you.

Shaping Up: Why community is becoming the biggest fitness trend

The Rayspace folding treadmill costs £79.99 when Amazon’s £20 voucher is applied

This folding incline treadmill has dropped below £80

Many are embracing the great outdoors instead of taking to the pubs

Young Brits are swapping boozy nights out for the great outdoors

The Fitbit Charge 6 features built-in GPS, Google Wallet and up to seven days of battery life

Fitbit Charge 6 is back under £80 at Amazon

If you have a barbecue on Saturday, enjoy it, then get back to your normal routine at the next meal.

Shaping Up: Why healthy living gets easier once you stop chasing perfection

The Eurobike Awards celebrate companies that are redefining mobility through innovation and putting user needs first.

Ad Feature Avinox wins Eurobike 2026 Award with smart heart rate control system
The system is set to be a ‘genuine game changer’.
Emily Jordan

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Sunderland striker sends defiant transfer message after double injury blow and summer exit

Exclusive Cats man sends defiant transfer message before summer exit

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

Nice to look at, smart to use... The Xiaomi Watch 5 ticks a lot of boxes

Review: The Xiaomi Watch 5 fixes Wear OS’s biggest problem

Chelsea have fitness concerns over three players ahead of their final-day trip to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

Chelsea handed triple injury worry ahead of as £60m doubt emerges

West Midlands town ranked 4th best place to exercise in the UK: Here's why

Shaping Up: The simple reset many people need right now

Wearmouth Bridge provided a great backdrop for this photo from the 2021 Sunderland City Runs.

Everything you need to know about City Runs ahead of bumper weekend

The charcoal grey Google Fitbit woven strap combines a breathable woven finish with a comfortable adjustable fit for daily wear and workouts

Google Fitbit Air bundle deal cuts tracker to £84.99

If you feel stuck in that tired and hungry cycle, start by looking at your sleep first.

Shaping Up: Why you crave junk food when you are tired

Huawei's new Watch Fit 5 series is a serious contender for much more expensive smart wearables

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: week-long battery and premium design

Michael Carrick handed major £73.7m injury worry ahead of Sunderland vs Manchester United

Carrick handed major £73.7m injury worry ahead of Sunderland game
Michael Carrick has issued an update on Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced off against Liverpool
James Copley

Jacob Kiplimo, world record holder and TeamGalaxy athlete trains with the Samsung Galaxy Watch8.

Nearly half of joggers' run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it

Sunderland transfer story breaks before Aston Villa game as Habib Diarra makes headlines – moments missed

Cats transfer story breaks before Villa as Diarra makes headlines

Régis Le Bris handed potential £17.5m injury boost ahead of Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest clashes

Le Bris handed potential injury boost ahead of Villa and Forest games

The new programme includes 28 beginner-friendly sessions designed to help people living with diabetes build confidence with movement.

Ad Feature BetterMe launches workouts to support people living with diabetes

Beat boxes have been installed

We've launched an interactive Beat the Street game on city streets

A light walk on a Sunday helps the recovery if out the night before.

Shaping Up: The weekend trap - fitness is not about being perfect five days and ...

If you finish a session with more energy, a better mood, or a sense of achievement, you’ve done enough.

Shaping Up: You do not need to feel exhausted for a workout to count

Garmin's new Fenix 8 Pro features all the latest Garmin tech, wrapped up in a gorgeous casing

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: premium design meets serious sports tech

A home cooked meal most of the time is still progress.

Shaping Up: You do not need a perfect week to get results

Paul Holborn flying the flag for Sunderland on the North Pole

I'll be taking on one of the world's toughest races

Sunderland players.

Data reveals driver behind Sunderland form, but club deserves credit

These bargain earbuds are ideal for sports and fitness

These wireless earbuds just dropped by 82% on Amazon (aff)

'Getting close' – Sunderland coach provides midfielder fitness update ahead of important European push

Sunderland coach provides midfielder update ahead of European push

Apple Watch looks without an Apple Watch price - and it's got some remarkable features, too

This Apple Watch lookalike costs just £27.99 – buyers are impressed

Sunderland's Ben Middlemas - Photo by Ben Cuthbertson

Speakman sanctions transfer exit as Ian Holloway swoops for youth star

The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is every bit the premium smartwatch - but the looks of the new version might be divisive

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: refined, powerful and very premium

Study finds North East is the top area of UK for group fitness classes

A Merry Christmas and happy New Year from the South Shields parkrun in this festive view from December 2019.

Every Parkrun location in Tyne and Wear

Workout classes can be delivered by celebrities

Magic AI Smart Mirror deal drops to £1,199 with free extras

When considering supplements, new athletes should focus on quality, transparency, and realistic expectations.

Ad Feature Understanding protein, creatine, and vitamins for new athletes

Phillip F Hopkins was working at Durham Diagnostic and Treatment Centre at the time of the incident.

Radiographer struck off after drinking wine during lunch break

Eddie Howe dealing with Yoanne Wissa set-back and triple fitness worry before derby against Sunderland

Howe dealing with Wissa set-back and triple fitness worry before derby

Eddie Howe admits Sandro Tonali fitness issue ahead of Sunderland vs Newcastle United

Eddie Howe admits Sandro Tonali fitness issue ahead of Sunderland game

Sunderland's Habib Diarra. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Diarra twist as new report claims major fitness boost ahead of derby

A relaxing lunch is included with select Bannatyne spa day packages

Spa day prices drop in North East and Yorkshire

James Copley: The emerging Sunderland youth winger drawing Tommy Watson comparisons

The emerging Sunderland youth winger drawing Tommy Watson comparisons

Opportunities to workout at home can be beneficial during the colder weather to maintain a healthier exercise routine.

Shaping Up: The three habits you need for a healthier winter

Sunderland 'open' to departure as Tottenham and Bournemouth make transfer enquiries – reports

Sunderland 'open' to departure as Tottenham make transfer enquiries

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