7 More Books On Fitness And Sports
Photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels. Some time ago we shared our pick of ten fantastic books on swimming, sports, and fitness. But books are a bit like grains of sand — there are lots of them out there. And really there’s no end to the amount of…
5 Home Exercises For Swimmers
Photo by mali maeder from Pexels. In times when we find ourselves, for whatever reason, unable to get down to the local pool for a swim, it’s important to keep our bodies fit and ready for the next time we can get in the water. And, as a matter…
6 Child-Friendly Workout Videos To Get The Kids Moving
Photo by Valeria Ushakova from Pexels. Being stuck inside the house all day can be a challenge. And it’s just as hard for children as it is for adults. So finding things to keep ourselves occupied, whether we’re young or old, is very important if we’re to stay…
8 Essential Pieces Of Equipment To Build A Budget Home Gym
Photo by Lukas from Pexels. Exercising at home isn’t always easy. And though there are countless online resources to help us keep fit inside the house, sometimes motivation can wane, and doing the same things everyday can start to feel tedious. So in the spirit of variety and…
5 Live-stream Exercise Classes You Can Join Today
A few weeks ago we featured 10 online home workouts to help keep you exercising during the coronavirus outbreak. This time we’re back with 5 more, the only difference being that all the classes shared below are part of an ongoing live-stream series. So you…
4 Benefits Of Rowing
Photo by RUN 4 FFWPU from Pexels Rowing is a fantastic form of exercise. It’s the cardio all-rounder, providing a full, thorough, and satisfying workout every time. Not only that, but rowing can also be incredibly calming. The repetitive actions involved, and psychical rhythm developed by the movements,…
7 Warm-Up Routines For Any Occassion
Many people agree that a good warm-up is an essential part of any safe and effective exercise routine. Stretching helps to loosen up the muscles and prevent injury, and a proper warm-up routine may even improve your performance and overall technique. It only takes a…
5 Fitness Trends To Watch Out For In 2020
Photo by Rakicevic Nenad from Pexels New year, new you? That’s what they say. But it’s not only the fitness fanatics who change with the times; fitness trends are constantly coming and going. And with every new year comes a new set of trends and fashions. From Zumba…
12 Christmas Workouts For Some Festive Fitness Fun
Photo by Gary Spears from Pexels Christmas: the time of mince pies, stuffing, roast potatoes, and too much chocolate. It’s a well-documented fact that keeping up our fitness regimes can be very tricky over the festive season. But it’s not impossible. So to help keep you motivated, here…
How To Motivate Yourself To Keep Active During Winter
Photo by Radu Andrei Razvan from Pexels It’s that time of year again. Winter. When the nights are getting longer, the days colder, and it’s becoming harder and harder to get outside and keep active. Unfortunately the cold weather can really have an impact on our motivation. But…
How To Master The Pull-Up
Photo by Victor Freitas from Pexels The pull-up is one of the most difficult bodyweight exercises to perform. It places incredible strain on your upper body, and demands a great amount of strength in your back, arms, and shoulders. But hard as it may be, the pull-up is…