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…
To celebrate International Women’s day, we’ve rounded up some of the most inspiring females who helped shape mountaineering, from setting world records for being the first women to send some of the toughest peaks, to pathing the way with first…
Spring has officially sprung, it’s time to take stock of your kit for warmer hiking days. During the months of Spring, it’s important to have hiking gear that is both lightweight and breathable, but also keeps you warm and dry…
After hearing about these massage guns for some time in the fitness and adventure community, I was super keen to test the Power Plate Pulse out, and see if they truly lived up to the hype! POWER PLATE PULSE REVIEW Straight out…
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…
