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Starting a fitness journey and keeping going with it can be challenging. To keep yourself motived, look for these signs that your fitness is getting better.

Short of money to get fit? Keep active following these 9 ways to shape up that will cost you (almost) nothing.

Air pollution can make heart and circulatory conditions worse, or even cause new health problems. But some simple steps can help you to stay healthy when pollution levels are high.

Olympic silver medallist, Roger Black, shares his journey from being diagnosed with heart disease to earning one of world’s greatest sporting accolades

RESEARCH

University of Manchester | Professor Mark R Boyett

Our heart requires an electrical signal to beat correctly. When this signal breaks down, disturbances in the heart beat called arrhythmias occur. Arrhythmias can cause serious health problems and even sudden death. We know that athletes who...

Read our practical tips to help you overcome needle phobia - from how to prepare for your appointment, to techniques you can use while you’re there.

Walking is an easy way to get active and boost your happiness. Here's 6 surprising health benefits of regularly walking.

Being active can help you prepare for surgery and improve your recovery. Rachael Healy puts common questions to two experts.

RESEARCH

King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

We know that angina – a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – could be a sign that someone is at risk of a future heart attack. Previous studies have shown that angina can be triggered by physical ac...

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Date

Saturday 27 June 2026

Location

Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier

Swim 1.4 miles between Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers in one of Europe's biggest charity open water swimming events.