Sam Parsons Setting & achieving your swimming goals
Whether you’re looking to better your race time, increase your distances, or simply dedicate a few more hours a week to training, setting specific, measurable swimming goals will help you…
Functional Threshold Power (FTP): What is it, and how do I use it?
Measuring your cycling ability by distanced covered and time in the saddle means you might only be getting half the story of all the great things you’re achieving! To get…
How to use wellbeing practices to boost your mood
Our moods can be as unpredictable as the weather – one moment basking in sunshine, the next caught in a downpour of negativity. But what if there were ways to…
Common gym mistakes — and how to fix them
Going to the gym looks a little different for everyone depending on your fitness level and health goals. But there are a few common mistakes that can hinder anyone’s progress,…
Three 30-minute swimming workouts for beginners
Swimming is a great workout with a number of key health benefits. It’s a relatively low impact form of exercise, placing less stress on your joints than exercises like running…
A cardio home workout that’s a HIIT
Can’t get to the gym? No problem. This at-home cardio workout will get your heart pumping and your muscles burning in no time at all. You’ll find plenty of plyometric…
What are micro naps?
Do you ever experience a late-morning low or a mid-afternoon slump? Before you dose yourself with coffee or sugar to stay alert, consider trying a new sleep technique: the micro…
Perfecting your backstroke technique
Good technique when swimming is key in helping you go further, faster. Effort and commitment in training will get you a long way, but having the correct technique will help…
A beginner’s guide to gym slang: Understanding the lingo
Going to the gym for the first time can feel intimidating, especially when you’re surrounded by people who seem to be speaking a different language. Let’s change that! Our beginner’s…
A strength home workout that’s a HIIT
We all have those days when we can’t make it to the gym but still want to work out. This strength circuit can easily be done at home in 30…