Sports
Mastering Active Recovery Days to Boost Performance and Prevent Burnout
To get better at sports, you need to stick to your workouts, but doing more isn’t always better. A lot of everyday athletes make the
13 August 2025
To get better at sports, you need to stick to your workouts, but doing more isn’t always better. A lot of everyday athletes make the
Despite the prevalence of “soccer” (football in the UK), cricket, and rugby in mainstream media coverage, niche sports always have room for growth. Paddle tennis,
British sport is often synonymous with household names like Sir Chris Hoy, Paula Radcliffe, and Jessica Ennis-Hill. But behind those iconic victories and record-breaking performances
Taking a day off training feels wrong to most athletes. There’s this nagging voice that says you’re being lazy, that your competitors are out there
I do love me a bit of adrenaline. And Via Ferratas have so much appeal. But we’re actually quite short of Via Ferratas in the UK. With that said, I headed to the Lake District to try out Honister Slate Mine’s Via Ferrata Xtreme. Let’s dive in…
Tennis is one of those sports that just about everyone knows, whether you’ve picked up a racquet yourself or watched the big matches on TV.
If you’re craving excitement, connection with nature, and a break from the same-old fitness routine, outdoor adventure sports might be exactly what you need. These
On a sunny July Friday, I took a 12km circular hike in the Peak District which included the Roaches and Lud’s Church. Here’s the route I took and how it went.
Advanced playing surfaces that automatically adjust to weather conditions are transforming sports performance and creating new opportunities for field optimization betting markets.
An examination of how advanced metabolic testing and genetic analysis are revolutionising athletic nutrition protocols for optimal performance.
Learn about the UK’s most popular amateur sports in 2025, from football to boxing, and find out why more people are joining local clubs and communities.
Sport. For most of us, it’s a hobby. For a lucky few, it’s a career. And for almost everyone who partakes, it’s about passion, enjoyment, health and fitness. But sport is also a significant contributor to the economy. Let’s take a look how sport contributes to the country’s pockets.
What are the best hiking brands available to buy in the UK? Well based on several years of hiking and spending thousands upon thousands on hiking kit (some good, some bad, some ugly), here’s my take on the best hiking gear brands you can get your hands on.
Grassroots sports have been central to how people learn sports and become involved in their local communities in the UK for many years. If children
In the UK, football isn’t something people pick up. It’s something they grow up inside of. It defines streets, divides friendships, settles debates, and fills
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is an incredibly busy summit. But just how many people visit? How busy does that keep mountain rescue? We look at these and more figures in our Snowdon statistics round up.
Padel is the fastest growing racquet sport with clubs popping up seemingly everywhere. But what is it? What’s involved and how does it compare to tennis? Let’s dive in.
You’ve probably heard grades referenced when talking about scrambling. But just what is involved with Grade 1, 2 and 3 scrambling? We take a look at the differences.
So you fancy football do you? You’ll be joining hundreds of thousands of women up and down the country playing the beautiful game. I run a team in Greater Manchester and I’m often asked about options across the county. So here’s my round up of some of the recreational women’s football teams around and about the area.
Running enthusiasts know that endurance and injury prevention are key to success. Understanding how to optimise your training can significantly enhance performance. Incorporating scientific insights
Medals may glitter on the podium, but true leadership shines long before the victory. Leading a team, especially in high-stakes environments like elite sports, business
The success of tennis is largely linked to its status as a year-round sport. With the football season ending, many sports fans are turning their
Rugby supporters are highly enthusiastic and proud to follow their sport, but there is a significant divide between rugby union and rugby league fans.
It seems like an endless debate online as to whether mountain hikers “should” wear hiking boots, lower hiking shoes or trail runners. But which is best? Let’s take a little look.
Having traversed both Liathach and Aonach Eagach, this is a summary of both and a comparison as to how the two fare in terms of difficulty. As ever, this is very subjective and based on my own views.
I’ve had my eye on Liathach for years and finally made up there on an early May weekend. What a beautiful hike and scramble. Here’s how I found the hike, the Munros and the pinnacles.
What separates one tennis match from another? Surface variation plays a central role in tennis. Matches on different courts are never identical because each surface
The Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit in 2025, despite the high-profile acquisition of Luka Dončić, underscored glaring deficiencies in their roster construction and depth.
ACL injuries are common in sport – but they’re particularly prevalent amongst female footballs. Why is that? Let’s look at what the research says and what amateur and grassroots female footballers can do to minimise the risk of ACL injuries.
Traditionalists may not like it! But personally, I don’t like to risk being stuck on a hill or mountain with a dead phone or head torch battery. So I like to carry a portable charging device (or 2, or 3) with me. Here are the best portable charging banks for hiking that I’ve used. (And I’ve used a lot, by the way).
We don’t post loads on social (shock, horror, we know). But we will try harder… promise!