During the winter lockdown, it might be tempting to stay in in front of the TV, tucked up with a cup of tea. However, it is extremely important for our mental and physical health that on occasion we continue to…
Read this with an open mind, this is not an extensive list and it is also not here to add to the pressure, take what you need and play with what speaks to you. Ultimately the most powerful boost you…
Say goodbye to space hogging weight racks and bulky kit, thanks to the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells. This nifty piece of gym equipment replaces 15 separate weight sets and combines them into one space saving weight . ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT…
We are hearing from industry that many of us are deciding to have our adventures closer to home, opting to eschew exotic foreign resorts in favour of creating memories up a mountain or in a forest, on our lakes and…
Van life has a certain allure, having the freedom to jump in a van and head to any destination and not having to worry about booking accommodation. We’ve been toying with the idea of a van conversion project for a…
There are many different ways in which you can both prevent and treat sore muscles following a workout, below I’m going to give you three examples, all methods which I use personally and find real benefits from. I am a former…
When we’re bored and are struggling to find ways to occupy our time, our mind always wanders to the things we wish we could do, and the things we most like to do. How to stop boredom eating is a…
Recently the cool cats at 3rd Rock sent us some gear to test and review, so we thought we’d put it through its paces in a climbers playground, Snowdonia National Park. TESTING 3RD ROCK CLOTHING IN SNOWDONIA We arrived in Ogwen Valley…
Passive stretching is a kind of static stretching during which you stay in one position and relax your muscles whilst an external force is applied to a limb. Whether that force is your own bodyweight, gravity, a stretch machine, or…
We’re often asked about pre-workout nutrition and what to eat before a workout, from fitness enthusiasts to athletes, having good nutrition will help your body perform at its best and recover quicker. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO EAT BEFORE EXERCISING How…
The motivation to workout inevitably waxes and wanes for everyone, sometimes you can’t keep away from the gym and other times it’s the last thing you want to do. We’ve all had one of those days (weeks or months) when…
Working out at home takes a lot of patience! When you’re not at the gym, you’re going to need a fair amount of discipline and resolve to keep going. There’s a danger in letting your workouts fall by the wayside,…
Regular exercise is essential for supporting healthy immune function, preventing weight gain, boosting your mood and keeping you as healthy as possible during times when you are unable to leave the house. With the world currently feeling a bit out of…
