Should you drink coffee before your workout?
Sam Parsons Here in Britain, we love a coffee. In fact, 63% of Britons drink coffee regularly; that’s even more than regular tea drinkers! Aside from being delicious, it contains caffeine —…
2023
Tips for getting back into a gym routine
Been away from the gym for a while? Getting back into a gym routine can feel quite daunting – but trust us, it’s easier than you think to re-establish fitness…
8 Brilliant Exercises You Can Do With A Kettlebell (or laundry detergent!)
Whether your goal is to build strength, gain muscle mass, or increase your aerobic capacity, kettlebells are a brilliant piece of equipment to use. With just a couple of kettlebells,…
Workouts for Swimmers
While swimmers do the majority of their training in the pool, dry land strength and conditioning workouts are also extremely useful in helping improve performance and prevent injuries. They are…
15 things you need in your gym bag
Knowing what to put in your gym bag is the easy way to set yourself up for success. If you’re confident that you have the kit you need, you can…
10 realistic fitness & health goals to improve your life
When it comes to setting goals, the most important thing is to make them attainable – for you. Of course, it’s good to be ambitious and have something to work…
Perfecting your front crawl swimming stroke
A good technique when swimming is key to helping you go further and faster. There’s nothing more frustrating than giving 100% just to find yourself slower and more exhausted than…
The ideal low-impact gym workout
As we get older, our needs around physical exercise start to change. Sport is so commonly associated with younger people, yet it actually becomes more important to work out as…
Do what gets you through: Easy exercises for high-stress days
Exercise often disappears from our to-do lists when we’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. We’ve all been there. But even though the urge to ease off is completely normal during…
Six key health benefits of swimming
The health benefits of swimming are endless. Swimming offers a great full-body workout, and, as a low-impact sport, it’s a great activity to try whatever your age or ability. It’s…