What is a massage gun? A massage gun is a hand-held massage tool that uses rapid strokes to stimulate blood flow to the muscles, similar to a deep tissue massage. It can be used on any muscle groups, particularly on the back and shoulders to relieve pain and improve posture. A massage gun delivers strong…
Fondly known as Ricky, Carlos Brathwaite is an international cricketer and an entrepreneur with a sharp perspective, a remarkable skill-set, & most importantly, a special connection with the people. Carlos has been playing cricket for several international, franchise, and domestic teams and today he shares his thoughts on mental fitness and how this relates to…
Are you ready to get back into your gym routine? Had a break from home workouts? That’s totally normal and breaks should always be taken in any workout routine as they are vital to give your body time to recover, rejuvenate and for you to evaluate your goals and aspirations. However, a few of us…
So maybe you’ve been less active than normal, maybe you’ve transitioned to a sedentary lifestyle or perhaps you’ve never really had an exercise routine before and you want to pick up some new habits. Fat loss should be just one goal you have as moving your body more frequently can have a large number of…
What is LISS? Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) is an acronym for a method of training/exercise. As the name suggests, your objective would be to keep your heart rate at a comfortable/maintainable level and to work for a longer period of time. What are the benefits of LISS? Lower intensity exercise allows…
Bodyweight training. What is it? Bodyweight training really is exactly what it says on the tin; using your body weight as resistance when training. A simple concept that, when performed well, can be highly effective, time-efficient, space-saving and cost-free. It’s perfect for all levels of fitness and especially useful if you are pressed for time.…
Top five benefits from walking Walking is a great way to exercise by yourself or with your family, so we’ve put together a few of the top benefits of walking for you here. Why not use these as conversation starters on your next adventure out? Walking is a great way of reducing your…
The UK is a nation of pet lovers, with data showing that 40% of the UK population own a pet! Dogs seem to be the preferred pet of choice for Brits, with 25% of pet owners owning at least one. That is unsurprising, as these pets offer loyal companionship like no other. If that isn’t…
It’s National Gardening Week from 27th April to 3rd May! The country’s biggest celebration of gardening and a great reminder to get outside into your garden or balcony and enjoy the weather with an activity you might not usually associate with exercise. Springtime provides you with warmer weather and an opportunity to get your garden…
Sitting for long periods of time is a major contributing factor to muscular-skeletal injury (mainly back pain) and the slowing down of your metabolic rate. Often people who sit for long periods don’t realise until they have related symptoms or have already gained excessive weight. Short term signs could be tight muscles (poor flexibility and…
