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Why 5 a Side Football is the New HIIT
Forget HIIT. Small sided football formats offer a high intensity workout coupled with the social benefits of a team sport. Here’s why 5 a side should be your new HIIT routine.
9 January 2026
Forget HIIT. Small sided football formats offer a high intensity workout coupled with the social benefits of a team sport. Here’s why 5 a side should be your new HIIT routine.
Sport is not just about the scoreline. Whether you jog around the block, join five-a-side after work or follow a weekly yoga class, moving your
Fancy a bit of a hiking challenge in 2026? Want to raise some vital funds for charity while you do it? Prefer hiking as part of an organised event? Then here are some of the key charity hiking challenges taking place in the UK over the course of 2026.
Alphin Pike is by no means the biggest hill in the Peak District. But this is the biggest hill near me. Forget size though. It’s the views that really make this one worth the hike.
For decades, sporting collectibles have been physical things you could hold. A ticket stub tucked in a drawer, a match-worn shirt framed on a wall,
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My 5 year old is autistic. Amongst the many things he loves, being outdoors is probably the one he loves most. And this works incredibly well for me personally as I love it too. But the more I learn in my bid to help Liam thrive, the more I am led to believe that there really is a pinch of magic in being outside for autistic children in particular.
The benefits of team sports for children go further than you might think. Let’s dive in and take a look at some of them.
Sports history is filled with magical moments. Times when the impossible became possible, like when Leicester City were 5000-1 to win the Premier League in
In the UK, we’re immensely proud of our sporting culture. The Three Lions have become a powerhouse in world football again. Our football pyramid is
Egypt’s 3-0 win over Djibouti in in October secured their place at the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs put the disappointment of failing to qualify
Every summer transfer window brings a lot of excitement to the EPL, and the one behind us was exceptionally eventful. From the current champions Liverpool
Knowing what to buy for the hiker in your life who seems to have everything already is no mean feat. But we’ve got you covered with 21 hiking gift ideas in 4 budget ranges – under £10, under £20, under £50 and big budget indulgence!
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Mountain tourism is one of the most popular forms of active recreation, attracting thousands of people every year. For many, hiking is not only a
To be the best you can be in any sport, you need practice. While we all know this in theory, actually getting the amount of
Glencoe Lochan was something of an unplanned little wander for me. And I’m so glad I went. The spectacular scenery and incredible effort to rewards ratio had be wandering why I’d never been before. So let me share it with you.
Ben A’an’s BIG Views I was on my way back from a longer hiking weekend when I took a little hike up Ban A’an, a
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I hiked up Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain in the hunt for cloud inversions last week. And I got rather lucky! This is one solo hike that will live long in the memory.
Outdoor adventure sports are exciting, but they also demand careful preparation. Activities like hiking, rafting, or climbing can be safe and rewarding when planned properly.
Preparation for a hiking day, particularly a longer or more strenuous one, starts some time before you boot up and hit the trail. Here’s how I prep for longer hiking days.
Every winter, thousands of skiers race down snowy slopes, carried away by the exhilaration of the ride. Yet behind that feeling of freedom lies an undeniable reality: the inherent risks of this mountain sport. While it’s impossible to eliminate danger completely, there are effective ways to protect yourself. At the top of that list stands the ski helmet—a piece of equipment capable of turning a potentially serious accident into nothing more than a scare. Gone are the days when wearing a helmet was a matter of personal style or preference. Today, it’s a universally recognized necessity, endorsed by mountain professionals everywhere. Thanks to major technological advances, helmets now combine enhanced protection with optimal comfort, finally putting to rest the old notion of the “heavy, cumbersome helmet.”
A beautiful and short child/family friendly walk in the Scottish Highland featuring two stunning waterfalls, a beautiful gorge and lots of interesting bridges for little legs. This one is the Golspie Big Burn walk and I took it with my 3 sons in August 2025. Here’s the route and how we found it.
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We don’t post loads on social (shock, horror, we know). But we will try harder… promise!