More and more professional athletes from around the world are making the transition to a plant-based diet. Most people would assume athletes have to have a strict, high protein, meat-based dietary programme in order to maintain their intensive workout routines. So why are they making the change and ...

What is minimalist running you might be asking yourself? Well, minimalist running, commonly referred to as forefoot or barefoot running is the term used to describe a method of running whereby the runner's first point of contact with the ground is through the front of their foot. There are a number ...

I practice yoga daily, it’s a choice I made a while ago, it’s my one non-negotiable every day.  It’s my chance to shut everything else out and to be present on my mat. I’m often asked why I practice yoga over other sports and activities so what follows are my 5 Top Reasons To Keep up Your Yoga ...

Achilles tendon injury (also known as Achilles Heel) is most common in both amateur and professional sports and can be quite debilitating. Here are Top 5 Ways To Treat Achilles Heel! which incorporates five simple ways to treat mild, soft tissue injuries. 1. Rest This might sound obvious, but ...

The 2016 Rio Olympics certainly did not disappoint with big performances from the likes of Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt who is the most successful swimmer and track athlete respectively in history. There were also shock performances such as Justin Gatlin's 200m run which ended his quest for a ...

Whether you walk, run, cycle, or skateboard or stand about for long periods, taking care of your feet can both ease pain and prevent future injuries. Arthritis UK has stated the two causes of foot pain are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Here are 5 Top Foot Pain Prevention Exercises to ...

Are you thinking of choosing a Personal Trainer? Not a straightforward task in this multi-billion pound unregulated industry. How do you differentiate the good from the bad, the sufficiently qualified from the inadequate to find the trainer that is right for you? Read on for our 5 Top Keys to ...

So, the Rio Olympics has recently come and gone! Not sure about you, but watching the weightlifters perform at this elite level must be an inspiration to anyone who loves lifting weights!  Although the performances were phenomenal, it was also fantastic to see the level of physique development ...

Title: PiYo Creator: Chalene Johnson Year: 2014 Publisher: Beachbody Synopsis: PiYo is a fusion of powerful Pilates- and Yoga inspired moves with an amped-up pace, for serious fat burning cardio, strengthening, and lengthening – all in one! Now, in just 60 days, you can get the intense ...

Let’s face it, we are almost always on our feet from the moment we get out of bed until the time we shut our eyes! During the day we are either standing, walking or sitting down depending on our job or schedule, sometimes for short or longer periods of time. Now and again your feet deserve a break, ...

With the combination of the summer season and the Rio Olympics, more and more people are getting on their bikes and taking up cycling for fitness. Cycling provides a fantastic cardio workout but it does come with a couple of drawbacks one of which is possibly making your hamstrings and hip flexors ...

With the Rio Olympics upon us it have you ever considered what an Olympic swimmer has to go through in order to succeed? Read on for our special, Training for Success: Olympic Swimming! Champion swimmers tend to commence swimming at a very tender age, join a local club, compete at club level, ...