WITH the weather warming up our thoughts often turn to losing a few kilos

and increasing our fitness levels. Trying something entirely new is one way of kick starting a new exercise regime.

Although some may see yoga as a form of exercise (and it certainly can be) I believe it does much more...

The Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend, held 22-25 October 2010, has proved as popular as ever with hundreds of people travelling to the Island to take part in what is becoming a firm fixture in the Isle of Wight and UK’s outdoor events calendar.

A Windsurfer Enjoys the Island Coast

The Isle of Wight may be renowned for its coastal walks and sandy coves but, if you look a little closer, you’ll see the Island’s beaches have so much more to offer. With great wave conditions and a 360 degree window for wind making, the Island is a mini haven for water sports.

Your Local NHS Stop Smoking Service,
in partnership with a selection of GPs,
Community pharmacies and St Mary’s
Hospital, is now able to offer smokers on the
Isle of Wight access to a comprehensive onestop
shop for help and support to quit.

MOST of us would have probably over-indulged over
the Christmas period, consuming too many fatty/sugary
foods, as well as copious amounts of alcohol. Undoubtedly,
some of us will want to start the New Year thinking that
now is the time to detox – but don’t jump straight in!

Each golf swing is unique and the coaches at Westridge Golf Centre work
with what a person has already got and improve that, you just have to
watch any golf tournament to see that there are no 2 golf swing the same.
What they do all have though are a set of basics that have to be in place. In
the first instalment we take a look at the basic elements of a swing.

Belly dancing is one of the oldest and most fascinating forms of dance. It is a gentle form of exercise, fantastic for fun, fitness and improving muscle tone and poise. It suits all shapes, sizes and ages.  It focuses on isolating and moving various parts of the body and is both challenging and rewarding.

Sports clubs and associations on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to get in touch with the Isle of Wight Council’s sports unit to ensure their up-to-date details are included in the 2010 Sports Club Directory.