Getting Fit with Jack Walton Sep 15 2007
QUALIFYING as a BioSignature Technician earlier this year was one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. more

Getting fit with Jack Walton Aug 25 2007
AS exercise and food intake are both major contributors to energy balance they collectively need to be considered in an exercise programme. more

Roll up - it's healthy! Jun 18 2007
Packed full of minerals and loaded with anti-oxidants, sushi is perfect for a wholesome diet. Health Reporter Jane Picken visited Tyneside's latest sushi bar to discover more more

Free weight exercises Jun 11 2007
Last week I gave you an introduction to resistance training. This week I will show you some simple hand weight exercises you can do at home or in the gym. more

The Dairy Debate Jun 9 2007
Dairy; a good source of fats, protein and minerals like calcium, or a contributor to digestive dysfunction, asthma, poor sleeping patterns and allergies? The advice on eating diary is conflicting and the answer probably lies in the source and quality of the produce and the individual's ability to metabolise dairy. more

Losing weight makes us feel on top of the world Jun 4 2007
Male slimmers can be just as determined as their female counterparts to ditch the dodgy diets and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Health reporter Jane Picken talks to male slimmers to find the secrets of their success. more

Pupils learn to cook Jun 4 2007
Young chefs on Tyneside have been cooking up a healthy treat for their families and teachers. Health Reporter Jane Picken finds how they conquered the kitchen. more

Fighting Fit Jun 4 2007
In my opinion resistance training is the way forward. By this I mean it will help you with anything you are trying to achieve. Increase fitness, burn fat, tone up, build muscle or increase endurance, it will do it all. more

Fighting Fit May 21 2007
Flat stomach in three easy minutes! Most people trying to get a flat stomach spend hour after hour doing sit-ups or try one of the many gadgets that promise to get you a six pack. more

Getting Fit May 19 2007
An inactive lifestyle can lead to a whole host of health problems such as lower back pain, hypertension, a high resting heart rate and a lower metabolic rate to name but a few, which is why this week I will focus on obesity. more

Fitness tip May 15 2007
A recent study says high heels can't be blamed for contributing to osteoarthritis of the knee. more

Latest trend is a breath of fresh air May 14 2007
It might not feel like it, but sunny summer days are just around the corner. Health reporter Jane Picken finds out how you can break out of the gym and get fit outside more

Fighting fit May 14 2007
So you want to burn fat? The routines we need to look at involve long periods of cardiovascular exercise using most of the major muscle groups in your body. Your body will extract more calories from fat during a low intensity cardio workout. more

Getting fit May 12 2007
Vegetables and Fruits: 15-a-day? more

Tumbling tots Apr 30 2007
For more than 20 years tots on Tyneside have been tumbling along the way to better physical agility and fitness. Health reporter Jane Picken went to a class to find out more. more

Pupils get on their bikes Apr 30 2007
Pupils across the North East are getting on their bikes and wheeling their way to school in a bid to beat obesity. Health Reporter Jane Picken reports on the scheme's progress. more

Is your food full of it? Apr 30 2007
I expect that most of you have seen the recent TV adverts in which comedienne Jenny Éclair asks if your food is "full of it". more

Why do I eat when I'm not hungry? Apr 30 2007
As mentioned last week, over the next few weeks we will talk about healthy eating, with advice based around the Healthy Living Programme that is offered to members here at Greens. more

Bringing it all together is way to a better life Apr 23 2007
North East fitness gurus have come up with their own way to get people in the region toned up and in peak health. Reporter Jane Picken found out more. more

Fighting Fit Apr 23 2007
Now you're all experts on the fitball, I'll be devoting the following weeks to healthy living. We will discuss the main aspects of your diet, what you're eating too much of and what you need to eat more of. more

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