Year: 2022

4 WAYS TO AVOID HOME WORKOUT BOREDOM

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,…

WINTER LAYERING BASICS FOR COLD WEATHER HIKES

Winter is officially upon us, forests and hills have all turned wonderful shades of white, the mountains snow-capped and misty mornings have creeped their way in – it’s time to start winter layering and preparing for those cold weather hikes! The…

8 REASONS YOU SHOULD DRINK MORE WATER

Many of us have a busy and sometimes hectic lifestyle – we go to work, have family events and meet with friends and so on. As a result it can be easy to forget to intake the right amount of…

HOW TO CLEAN HIKING BOOTS

If you’re a walker, hiker or mountaineer, you’ll likely have a decent pair of boots at your disposal.  However, to keep your boots looking and performing great across your walks and trails, you’re going to need to care for them properly….

HOW TO BUILD A HOME GYM ON THE FLY

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…

MERRELL MQM FLEX 2.0 GTX HIKING SHOE REVIEW

Step your game up with the new Merrell MQM Flex 2.0, made for the trail and for moving rapidly up fells and mountains. Merrell is an outdoor footwear brand which believes that nothing should get in the way of enjoying…

BENEFITS OF FASTED CARDIO

If you’ve ever worked out on an empty stomach before, you may have felt the benefits of fasted cardio. But what exactly does fasted cardio involve? Is it safe? Is it going to help you burn more fat, more quickly? Let’s take…

BOULDERING FOR BEGINNERS: EXPERT ADVICE FROM THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR CENTRE

Bouldering is a form of climbing which has gained huge popularity in recent years. It’s a fantastic way of getting into climbing as it requires little specialist kit or knowledge to get going, and, most importantly – it’s great fun! It’s…

10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

We could all do with a bit of a helping hand fighting off bugs and illnesses sometimes, our immune systems are the key to good health and maintaining a level of overall wellbeing. Here are 10 ways to boost your…

6 TIPS FOR HIKING IN THE RAIN

When it comes to hiking in the rain, poor weather conditions will put most people off, but there are so many benefits to rainy day hikes! The route will be far less busy, meaning you have more space to enjoy…