UK adults spend 12 hours per week watching on-demand TV – survey
UK adults spend eight times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising, research suggests.
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Dundee captain Josh Meekings in fitness race for trip to Rangers
Dundee skipper Josh Meekings faces a race to be fit for Saturday’s trip to Ibrox as he attempts to shake off an injury picked up against Motherwell.
Pre-workout breakfast could prime body to burn carbs, scientists say
Eating breakfast before exercise may “prime” the body to burn carbohydrates during exercise and more rapidly digest food after working out, according to a study.
Dundee United seek boost from returning Booth
Dundee United hope to be boosted by the return of summer signing Callum Booth for their weekend trip to Queen of the South.
Dundee United gaffer hoping for triple fitness boost
Csaba Laszlo is hoping for a triple boost in attack as Dundee United try to resurrect their Betfred Cup campaign when Alloa visit on Saturday.
This gym will let you watch TV via a tablet strapped on a trainer’s back while you run
Leisure chain David Lloyd is trialling a service to motivate gym-goers by letting them binge-watch their favourite show while on a run.
Here’s how your gym selfies and exercise bragging posts on social media are affecting your friends
Regular users will have come across the occasional gym selfie on social media – where the goal of the photo might be to brag, to inspire or simply to share something about their lives with friends or followers.
Interactive fitness heatmap leads to concerns over sensitive military sites
An interactive map found online can show the locations and activities of people who use fitness devices such as Fitbit, raising security concerns about soldiers and other people who are at military bases in sensitive areas.
Dundee United trio face late fitness checks
Csaba Laszlo will make several fitness checks before he finalises his team for today's Tannadice clash with Livingston.
Dundee ace given all-clear but winger faces late fitness check ahead of crunch Partick clash
Jack Hendry has been given the all clear to face Partick Thistle today after his head knock against Hearts.
How social media can help you lose weight, according to science
It might be seen as oversharing by some, but a new study suggests documenting weight loss on social media might help people achieve their goals.
Motorola has launched a wearable for your dog
Motorola has a new wearable that uses GPS and an accelerator to track movement and exercise – but this device is for the dog, not the owner.
Fit-again Dundee United pair to be eased back into squad
Ray McKinnon believes his decision to change the entire starting line-up for last weekend’s Irn-Bru Cup win has been vindicated by not having to rush fit-again Tam Scobbie or Paul Quinn back into action.
Dundee United midfielder Sam Stanton almost back to full training after bout of tendonitis
Sam Stanton believes he’s ready to kick on again and stake a claim to make his place in the Dundee United starting line-up his own.
Firm ‘still committed’ to Wellgate gym – despite no work done on the project so far
The firm behind a proposed new gym in Dundee say it is still committed to the project — despite the fact work has not started a week after its scheduled opening date.
Dundee United’s big guns to be ready for Dumbarton
Ray McKinnon is in line to have his big guns fit when Dundee United look to get their Championship promotion challenge back on track against Dumbarton on Saturday.
Dundee sweat over fitness of captain Darren O’Dea ahead of Aberdeen trip
Dundee face an anxious wait over the fitness of skipper Darren O’Dea ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aberdeen.
Top tips revealed for taking part in the Dundee Kiltwalk
A series of top tips for participants in Sunday’s Dundee Kiltwalk have been revealed.
New signings Mehmet and Briels could make debuts against Raith in tomorrow’s opener
Dundee United completed the signing of goalkeeper Deniz Mehmet yesterday.
Rhiannon who halved her weight in one year set to tackle 10k
A woman is to tackle a 10k race after losing almost half her body weight.