Recently, I did two things that I hadn’t done in a while. Firstly, it was my sister’s birthday, and she decided she wanted to order a takeaway pizza. This was the first takeaway that my family had ordered since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown back in March. I am never one to pass up on ...

Year after year, losing weight is among the top New Year’s resolutions, but while so many people mark it at the top of their to-do list, few actually make it a priority — and you can’t blame them! Getting back on track with your health is a tough mountain to climb, especially if you’re coming back ...

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Whilst within a sporting setting it’s known as ‘choking’ and refers to a decrease in athletic performance due to too much perceived stress. Everyone experiences anxiety, but why do some, such as ...

In today’s fast-paced world where everyone is busy ‘being busy’, we do tend to neglect the most basic thing, moving our body. According to Public Health data, 33% of men and 42% of women in the UK were considered not active enough to be in good health. Despite being a sporty person ever since the ...

Four years have flown by since the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This year, the games are taking place (between 4th-15th April) in the Gold Coast region of beautiful Australia . England’s team of strong and talented weightlifters will strive to excel and aim to reach the top of the medals ...

Exercise isn’t just good for your health — your dog loves it too! Daily walking is standard for dog owners everywhere. A study conducted by Michigan State University showed that dog owners have significantly more active lifestyles than people without dogs. Not only does exercising with your dog ...

External appearance may be many people’s fundamental motivation when it comes to exercise. What can’t be underestimated however is the power that exercise has on improving how it makes you feel on the inside. Exercising regularly can contribute to an immense sense of emotional happiness 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 ...

I can’t function without my morning cup of joe, but sometimes it’s just not feasible. Maybe you have an early morning class and your stomach doesn’t take well to energy drinks when empty. Maybe you’re in the middle of a run, far away from a café; besides, running + tea in hand = disaster waiting to ...

We all want to avoid taking time away from the sports and activities we love. There’s nothing worse than sitting on the sidelines and waiting to get back on the court, track or in the gym! While it is impossible to prevent all injuries, these Top 5 Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries will show you ...