Ramadan can be a challenging time for many fitness-conscious Muslims who are looking to build muscle and improve their physiques. Long hours of fasting without food and water require some smart planning with training and nutrition to be able to…
Target Muscle/s: Hips & Legs Sets & Reps: 10 reps for each version Tempo: Start slow, build up Frequency: As part of every warm up Rationale Although for some runners manage to stay injury free with nothing more than a…
#1 Join the Spartan Race UK mailing list. Check out this link and our Facebook page. There’s a wealth of information available for those taking on their first Spartan Race and for seasoned racers alike – tips from coaches, interviews…
Ahead of this weekend’s London Marathon, Which? has just released data which shows that inaccurate fitness trackers could leave runners miles from the race finish line. The data reveals the dramatic difference between actual distances run and those reported by…
Why ‘big’ doesn’t always mean unhealthy: 5 big reasons the number on your scales doesn’t determine how fit or healthy you are Written by Darrell Freeman, Founder and MD of plus-size male clothing brand, www.BigDudeClothing.co.uk There is a large focus…
Target Muscle/s: Flexors and Extensors of Toes & Big Toe Sets & Reps: Varied & Fun Tempo: Practice slow, fast, to a musical beat Frequency: Twice a week strength training program (or as advised if part of rehab plan) Rationale…
Here are some top tips from St John Ambulance, which we hope you won’t need! Blisters Blisters are fluid-filled bumps that look like bubbles on the skin. They usually form when someone’s skin repeatedly rubs against something or is exposed…
Muscle cramp continues to be a major performance-limiting issue for endurance athletes, especially those competing in hot and humid climates, according to a recent survey by hydration experts Precision Hydration. 1 in 4 athletes questioned said they suffer with cramp…
We look at the heart rate how to work out your training zone with fitness expert, Matt Hart… Q. Using my Garmin heart rate monitor, it has shown that I can reach a maximum HR of 193 and an average overnight HR…
Salt (along with sugar) has been in the news again recently not because we’ve run out of it to spread on the roads but because we are consuming too much of it