Follow in the footsteps of David Walliams and take on the English Channel for Heart Research UK, all from the comfort of your local pool. Forget dodging tankers and battling currents, this year Heart Research UK are asking you to take on their ‘Swim the Channel Challenge’, and conquer the English Channel in your local baths to raise money for their pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. Swim as an individual or a…

Back by popular demand, Tramshed air pumps, squats and kicks off its second series of dance themed exercise classes followed by prosecco brunch! Where else can you enjoy a fun, high intensity workout and reward yourself with a refreshing post workout glass of bubbles and brunch? Tramshed proves it is not just a music and arts venue with the launch of a series of music lead exercise classes with a live DJ. Half work out half dance party, Tramshred ensures getting…

GOODGYM COMBINES GETTING FIT WITH DOING GOOD IN CARDIFF LAUNCH RUN SAW RUNNERS LAY A DISABLED ACCESS PATH FOR CANTON COMMUNITY HALL GARDENS AND RUN 4K FIRST GROUP OUTSIDE OF ENGLAND THE GROUP WILL MEET AT CARDIFF’S THE OLD LIBRARY, THE HAYES EVERY TUESDAY AT 18:15 CARDIFF, MAY 25th 2017 – GOODGYM – the community of runners who combine getting fit with doing good – launched in Cardiff this week (May 23). The inaugural run on 23rd May saw 35…

A 17-year-old from Fairwater has won a gold medal in the fitness trainer final of a national skills competition. Part of Skills Competitions Wales, and backed by the Welsh Government, Inclusive Skills competitions are designed to help equip young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities with essential life learning and employability skills for the future. Anthony Cox, who is studying for a level two Vocational Access Entry Certificate, competed against five other students from across Wales in a series…

Goodgym combines getting fit with doing good in Cardiff Launch run will see runners lay a disabled access path for Canton Community Hall Gardens and run 4k First group outside of England launches at Cardiff’s Old Library, The Hayes, and will take place every Tuesday 18:15 CARDIFF, MAY 23rd 2017 – GOODGYM – the community of runners who combine getting fit with doing good – is launching in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan this month (May 23). Members of…

Independent Age, the older people’s charity, is launching a brand new nationwide fundraising challenge – called 100in10 – which invites participants to cover a total of 100km in 10 weeks in any way they choose. All donations will go towards the charity’s work towards helping older people stay independent for as long as possible. Participants can take part in the challenge either as an individual or a team, and will help raise funds to support older people to live more…

WHAT: Viva! Vegan Festival  www.viva.org.uk/cardiff WHERE: Cardiff City Hall, Gorsedd Gardens Road, Cardiff CF10 3ND WHEN: Saturday, 4 February 2017 – 10.30am to 5pm HOW MUCH?: Only £2 – kids go free! CONTACT: 0117 944 1000  Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying vegan (or moving in that direction) will be on tap at the Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival. Organised by charity Viva!, entry is just £2 (under 16s free); a whole range of delicious food…

Leading sustainable transport charity, Sustrans Cymru launches second online travel challenge to get workplaces encouraging their employees to walk, cycle or use public transport for their daily commute.  The ‘Cymru Travel Challenge’ runs from 10th to 31st October with 77 workplaces and 877 individuals signed up so far to leave their cars at home and choose greener modes of transport.  Each year physical inactivity costs the NHS in Wales £51 million and this challenge is aimed to address this, demonstrating how…

There are never enough hours in the day or days in the week to get everything done. The bare essentials may make it through but looking after us often ends up at the bottom of the list. It’s crazy – because looking after ourselves saves time in the long term, as we are able to function more efficiently and less likely to succumb to illness when we are healthy. But when life is out of control, try to find just…

Not only does Ultimate Fitness Centre (UFC) Cardiff play host to a fully equipped gym, sauna and sunbed facilities, but as the base of Cardiff Kickboxing Club it is the only place this summer to pick up martial arts training from the very best. From cardio to conditioning, UFC boasts an affiliation with Ex-World Kickboxing Champion Denzil Lawrence as well as World Lowkick Champion Howard Hogg, offering both personal and class training with the greats to boost not only your…