Vivastreet blog

Breathtaking images of a free diver hitching a lift on the back of a beluga whale in Russia’s icy cold White Sea emerged this week in the news. It is the first time a diver has been this close to one of these magnificent creatures, which seemed to enjoy its rare encounter with a human. The free diver, Julia Petrik, is a world expert in her sport, which involves participants holding their breath for many minutes at a time, without the need for bulky scuba gear. Sounds impressive to us….and very cold!

Perhaps free diving is a step too far, but if you have always yearned to explore the ocean beneath the waves rather than from the comfort of a yacht (because of course all our Vivastreet users have their own yachts!), then how about donning a pair of flippers and trying a little scuba diving? We’ve got some great diving equipment for sale if you have always fancied giving the sport a go. We’ve got diving accessories, such as this diving regulator, and even some rather natty diving clothing, such as this fab ladies’ diving jacket, to help you stay stylish even when those around you are more interested in eating plankton than checking out your aquatic sartorial elegance.

Get the body you want with this new fitness class led by qualified instructors

But what if this extreme sport is a bit too extreme for you? Well, if you want to stay active without having to break the bank to buy expensive equipment, have a look at our fitness training section, where you will find all sorts of opportunities and ideas for how to get fit – and stay fit – for life. No-one is going to mess with you after you’ve taken part in this attitude fitness one day event, for example. And have you ever thought about taking part in a boot camp? It involves little more than a good pair of trainers and a will of steel, and it’s where those in-the-know go to if they want to fight the flab, tone up their muscles and generally look hot-to-trot! You’ll find loads of like-minded individuals and may even make some friends along the way.

For those of you for whom boot camp or fitness training is still a little too strenuous, don’t worry, we still have options for you.  If hitting a small white ball around a park is about as much as you can handle, then why not invest in some golf training to improve your handicap and get to grips with your swing. Judging by the number of pensioners who converge on my local course at the weekend, it’s not what you’d call an extreme sport. But believe me, when you’ve just taken seven to get out of a bunker, the blood will definitely be pumping round the body!

So what are you waiting for? Quit piling on the pounds and get yourself off that sofa! And don’t kid yourself that playing Wii Fit while tucking into a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken is going to get you into the best shape of your life. There’s no time like the present and there’s no excuse for not getting in shape for this year’s Christmas party!