We all know the phrase “no pain, no gain”, but sometimes it feels like it would ring just as true if the phrase were “no pay, no gain”. While it’s often the case that the cost of common exercise options such as pay-monthly gym memberships or visits to a pay-as-you-go local pool can burn a rather ...

Back in 1873, Charles Harrison Blackley identified the first allergen, pollen, which caused his sneezing. Almost 150 years later, humankind still hasn't found the cure to all allergens. Although we can’t find the cure for them, we're still trying to find out what causes them to help others ...

I’ll say this once for you and louder again for the people in the back: healthy living is NOT a quick fix. Actually, 'quick' is probably not healthy. Weight isn’t the pinnacle of health either. Healthy living is simply about finding a routine that you can stick to for, well…life. Fad dieting to get ...

If you're interested in plant-based (vegetarian and vegan) living, then we've got a real treat for you. We recently attended the renown “VeggieWorld” event in Holland and interviewed its CEO, Veerle Vrindts. The event itself proved to offer fascinating insights into the plant-based food industry. ...

Want to get fit but don’t have the money to spend on an expensive monthly gym membership? Well don’t panic, because we've got 5 Great Ways to Get Fit on a Budget, fantastic low-cost methods of keeping fit that won’t burn a hole in your pocket! 1. Home workouts With just your own body weight - ...

It’s a term most of us have heard of but can we truthfully hold our hands up and say what glute activation is? Probably not, but don’t worry, we've got you. This article isn’t just for those guilty of Netflix marathons slumped on your derriere (as most of us are), glute activation is for all and ...

Developing the hamstrings should be a major part of any well-rounded training or health program. A combination of strength and flexibility training is ideal for improving this often neglected area of the body. There is a wide range of different exercises involving dynamic and static stretching but ...

The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities such as, running, jumping, walking and cycling. They are a commonly injured muscle group, particularly amongst sports people, but what many people don’t realise is that poor strength and flexibility in the hamstrings is a common underlying ...

Ever wonder what super foods endurance athletes use to fuel their bodies? Whether your discipline is running, swimming, cycling or any other sport, low energy is simply not an option! You need to provide your body with enough energy to meet the demands of training and enable proper recovery between ...

Do you like the idea of staying physically active and improving your cardiovascular fitness but the thought of going the local gym drives you insane with boredom? I personally don’t mind training at a health centre as I am very much a city gent that enjoys feeling the cold, iron barbell or dumbbell ...