If your current workout routine is leaving you feeling unmotivated it may be time to try a new activity to put the excitement back into getting fit. The solution for this common dilemma may be found in an energetic and sociable sport which has y become popular in the UK. Give me a ‘C’, give…
Becoming a football coach has never been easier. The Football Association provide courses each year to help develop new coaches and have recently launched their Licensed Coaches’ Club, which provides ongoing training and development for coaches, to keep their qualifications up to date. We are also starting to see the emergence of football coaching companies,…
How did you find the Games? This has been my third Commonwealth Games and it has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. Glasgow put on a great show and the support from the crowds was fantastic.
Although many will have been hoping for a solid display in the Lions’ final test, not even the most optimistic supporters would have expected them to turn over Australia in such spectacular fashion. In beating the Wallabies 41 – 16 on Saturday, the British and Irish Lions ended a 16 year wait for a series…
When you’re looking to bulk up in the gym, or simply keep up a healthy diet, protein is essential as it supports muscle growth and repair. Sports nutrition drinks, in particular protein shakes, have become incredibly popular in recent years, with around £260m spent on them last year. But while there is no denying…
Clean living The idea that we should be cutting out, or at the very least cutting down, on foods like pizza and chips and similar fatty bites is certainly not new. A worrying statistic is that most people living in England weigh more than is healthy – a shocking 30 per cent of children…
No matter whether you are an occasional runner, a dedicated gym-goer or a professional athlete or trainer, staying injury free is always going to be one of your main goals. Torn tendons, groin strain and shoulder pain are all common complaints. You don’t need to be in the gym to pick up an injury…
Multi-tasking is a must Things can get pretty boring at the gym when you’re not actually on the bench or doing some cardio work. Why not make the most of your downtime by checking out who else is working out – a great pastime when you’re also spotting for your workout partner. Don’t worry, they’ll…
It’s no secret that eating well is a key part of any exercise regime, no matter whether you are looking to lose weight or bulk up. For decades, manufactured protein supplements have been a key part of the gymming landscape, but what are they? Protein We all need protein in our diet as the amino…
