Articles written by Kim Ford

The impact of patellofemoral syndrome can be reduced dramatically if the sufferer follows self help and prevention methods.

Jul 20, 2011 - Kim Ford

Knee pain felt during or after exercise may be the result of a condition known as patellofemoral syndrome or runners knee.

Jul 20, 2011 - Kim Ford

There are so many different types of yoga mat on the market that individuals often find themselves overwhelmed with choice.

Feb 21, 2011 - Kim Ford

Carrot soup is low fat, gluten and dairy free meal or snack that is naturally rich in nutrients.

Aug 16, 2010 - Kim Ford

Wilson's series documents the lives of troops going about their duties during their tour of the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2008

Mar 8, 2010 - Kim Ford

The body mass index requires a simple calculation to measure body weight and assess the likelihood of potential health risks.

Jan 25, 2010 - Kim Ford

Getting to and from Edinburgh City Centre is easy and stress free if public transport is used.

Jan 4, 2010 - Kim Ford

Capturing light trails or painting with light is a photographic technique which is very easy to do using a digital SLR camera.

Jan 4, 2010 - Kim Ford

A necklace featuring a LEGO man or woman is both fun and unusual, plus it is cheap and easy to make at home.

Jan 1, 2010 - Kim Ford

Everyone loves to play with LEGO. It is often unbelievable just how many things can be built from the simple brick but how and when did it first appear?

Dec 28, 2009 - Kim Ford

Lighting is an important factor in photography; therefore, any budding photographer should get to grips with three-point lighting.

Dec 12, 2009 - Kim Ford

Most photography students have to understand the principles behind pinhole photography and the best way to do this is to make one and give it a go.

Dec 12, 2009 - Kim Ford

Debenhams department store recently took a look at men's habits when it comes to buying their own underwear.

Nov 23, 2009 - Kim Ford

For the body to function at its best it must be kept adequately hydrated and choosing a suitable drink is important to achieve this.

Oct 19, 2009 - Kim Ford

Sports specific exercise and cross training are the two different types of training a sports person can do and both can help them to achieve their sporting goals.

Oct 18, 2009 - Kim Ford

Gym memberships can be expensive but is it possible to decide if it is money well spent?

Sep 22, 2009 - Kim Ford

Circuit classes feature both resistance and cardio exercises. This mix allows participants to achieve a full body workout in one session.

Sep 20, 2009 - Kim Ford

Boxercise is a form of exercise based on traditional boxing techniques which has become very popular in gyms as a fun, full body workout.

Sep 16, 2009 - Kim Ford

It is easy to tone the thighs and bum without any special equipment as an individual's own body weight can be used instead of weights.

Sep 11, 2009 - Kim Ford

Dumbbells are the perfect choice of weight for the upper body as they allow the arms to move independently of one another.

Sep 10, 2009 - Kim Ford

Football hooliganism or the English disease isn't as prominent as it was in its heyday but the recent behaviour of some fans demonstrate that it is still around

Sep 9, 2009 - Kim Ford

Most football teams will be followed by a gang that participates in organised crime and violence.

Sep 9, 2009 - Kim Ford

Reports of violence at football matches go back a long way but trouble really built up when the English disease took hold between the 1960s and 1980s.

Sep 9, 2009 - Kim Ford

It is important for any exerciser to keep alternating their training programme and challenging their body to help avoid the dreaded exercise plateau.

Sep 2, 2009 - Kim Ford

Using a heart rate monitor correctly will help any exerciser get maximum results from his training sessions.

Sep 2, 2009 - Kim Ford

There are so many heart rate monitors on the market all offering different functions it is often hard to know which is most important and which one to buy.

Sep 1, 2009 - Kim Ford

Knowing how and why to measure the resting and maximum heart rate will help an individual to train at the right intensity for his fitness requirements.

Aug 17, 2009 - Kim Ford

After mastering the abdominal crunch technique many people will want to progress and work their stomach muscles harder.

Aug 12, 2009 - Kim Ford

It is not necessary to perform hundreds of sit ups every day to tone the abdominal muscles. It is a lot easier and safer to do a few sets of abdominal crunches

Aug 12, 2009 - Kim Ford

New and imaginative fitness class ideas that will have everyone hooked.

Aug 6, 2009 - Kim Ford

Many people struggle to loose weight while others will loose weight but then find it hard to keep the weight off.

Aug 6, 2009 - Kim Ford

Stretching is so important before and after a workout yet so many people leave them out. This guide includes three simple stretches for the lower body.

Aug 4, 2009 - Kim Ford

This guide includes four basic upper body stretches that are often the forgotten element of a training session.

Aug 4, 2009 - Kim Ford

Many people dive straight into their exercise routine without a thought to warming up. They are often the ones who end up injured as a result

Aug 3, 2009 - Kim Ford

David Davies has reduced his British record in the 800m Freestyle by six seconds over the course of the 13th FINA World Championships.

Jul 31, 2009 - Kim Ford

Gemma Spofforth set a new world record in the women's 100m Backstroke at the FINA World Championships in Rome on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2009 - Kim Ford

Apart from the trampoline of course, trampolining doesn't require any special equipment but people often ask 'What shall I wear?'

Jul 19, 2009 - Kim Ford

Seat drops are one of the core skills within trampolining. They can be performed alone or progressed into other skills at higher levels.

Jul 19, 2009 - Kim Ford

Twists are involved in all aspects of trampolining, they are useful as linking movements or to bump up the number of points available for a routine during a competition.

Jul 16, 2009 - Kim Ford

Tucks, pikes and straddles are three different body shapes that form the basis of all trampolining skills.

Jul 13, 2009 - Kim Ford

Olympic silver medallist David Davies smashed his own British record in the 800m Freestyle event on the penultimate day of the Scottish National Championships.

Jun 28, 2009 - Kim Ford

Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington took first place in the women's 200m Freestyle at the British Gas Scottish National Championships.

Jun 26, 2009 - Kim Ford

Double Olympic Gold Medallist Rebecca Adlington has been awarded the 2009 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Jun 20, 2009 - Kim Ford

Beth Tweddle is among the ten gymnasts selected to represent Great Britain at the 25th World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia this July.

Jun 11, 2009 - Kim Ford