A woman survived a paragliding accident in Andalusia, Spain because her "washboard" stomach muscles provided protection to her other organs.

A strong gust of wind sent Peggy Williams, 47, plummeting more than 20 feet from the sky, landing on a rocky outcrop, England's The Daily Telegraph reported.

Diddy holds business meetings in the gym. The U.S. rapper - who has a multi-million-dollar empire, ranging from a restaurant to a clothing line - has his best ideas while working out.

A source at Hollywood's Equinox gym told National Enquirer magazine: "He came in the other day holding his BlackBerry with two assistants at his side. He was huffing and puffing on the elliptical cross trainer with his cell phone glued to his ear. And he kept yelling at his assistants, 'You need to hustle! Try harder!'"

Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis announced a new system to help keep city police officers in shape and physically fit, saying the old requirements are not working.

Weis, who said the current cash-incentive system is not working, announced a new plan which would focus on more "holistic" or "integral" approach to physical fitness, including healthier eating habits and sustainable workout programs.

An Oregon town mayor has been kicked out from her post after posing on a fire truck in her black bra and underwear.

According to city officials, Mayor Carmen Kontur-Gronquist narrowly lost in Monday's recall election, 142-139, in a town with 500 registered voters. The recall is effective Tuesday.

A park in Manchester has opened up a playground designed strictly for pensioners.

At a cost of $30,000, he Dam Head Residents' Association (DHRA) put up the Older People's Play Area in Blackley, equipped with facilities designed to strengthen hips, tone legs and train the upper body.