Sport, Fitness and Leisure News & Updates
- 12th March 2013
For those of us that love the outdoors and all that it provides, peace, solitude, adventure etc we all share common traits, we have places we want to explore, get up early to catch the sunset and the best weather, we sit on hills and drink a warm brew from a trusted flask that has seen as many adventures as you (and probably rolled down a few hills too), and marvel at the sunset from an idyllic vantage point, but most of all, we just love the countryside.
- 25th February 2013
Nordic Walking is not just walking with poles, it is also a fabulous way to get fit and enjoy the countryside with like-minded folk. With added bonuses of burning serious amounts of calories (500+ calories), using 90% of skeletal muscles, enjoying cardiovascular exercise with minimal joint impact and being able to chat and laugh all the way around your route, it is not surprising that Nordic Walking is one of the fastest growing activities in Europe.
- 13th February 2013
Amateur trampoliners from Barnstaple and North Devon are invited to send in a photo of themselves creating an amazing shape to be in with in a chance of fronting a national campaign.
We all know that cycling is great exercise and good for working and toning your whole body. But sometimes the weather can put you off going out and and doing that one hour session becomes difficult to stay motivated. So why not consider an indoor cycle ride......on that will take you from John O'Groats to Land's End in less than 4 days?
- 14th January 2013
Ideas for getting fitter for 2013, and they all come highly recommended by Bath people.
- 4th December 2012
Special schools from all over the county were recently invited to take part in a Kwik Cricket festival at Taunton Vale sports club. The festival was the finale to a project jointly organised by Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), Somerset disability cricket club and Somerset Cricket Board.
- 29th November 2012
An insight to Injury prevention and treatment for by Ian Brewer at Somerset County Cricket Club.
- 4th November 2012
The barrier that stops most people improving their health, self esteem or social environment is the barrier that says "I know I need to join a Health & Fitness Club or gym but which one?"
- 26th October 2012
Taunton Town FC have announced there club captain
- 24th October 2012
Taunton Racecourse opens its gates on Tuesday 30th October for the first meeting of the
current season. It will be an exciting winter for the members and local enthusiasts as it
has been allocated 16 fixtures, with for the first time in a while, two evening meetings on
the 24th April and 2nd May 2013.