Rusty rackets: getting back into tennis
We have all been there - work deadlines mount up, the social calendar fills and before you know it your racket is gathering dust in the cupboard under the stairs....
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B12: What are the benefits in sport?
Vitamin B12 is a non-negotiable when it comes to good health. We rely on this essential vitamin to maintain our energy levels and support our nervous system. For those of...
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A changing sport: how technology, sports science and styles are changing the game of tennis
Tennis, like most sports, has undergone major changes over the last 50 years based on changes in societal patterns and participation, emerging technology and further developments in the political and...
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Fitness training indoors or outdoors: what's better?
Since the coronavirus outbreak, many of us have started to venture outside more to meet our workout needs. And even though most fitness centres have now opened up again, many...
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Fact or Fiction: Does protein make you bulky?
Luckily, we have largely moved away from the myth that eating fat makes you fat, but instead, we have replaced it with the fear that protein is the culprit for...
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Badminton at the Olympics: pride, participation and prestige
Badminton has been part of the Olympics since the Barcelona games in 1992, although it was a demonstration sport at the Munich Olympics in 1972. The current event offers the...
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Tennis at the Olympics: the acclaim, preparation and the favourites
Tennis was a recognised Olympic sport at the inaugural Athens Olympics back in 1896 and carried on through to the Paris games in 1924. After a dispute, tennis did not...
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Algae: what are the benefits?
Eating algae sounds unappealing, right? But algae is actually one of the most nutrient-dense additions you can make to your diet. Whether you’re plant-based or meat-eating, algae offers a rich...
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What is wearable technology?
Whether you’ve just started your fitness journey or have been grinding for years, you would have heard of wearables. Once reserved for top-flight athletes, wearable technology is very much mainstream....
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The weighted vest: can it improve my running performance?
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned running fanatic, you’ll know that one of the key aspects to running success is endurance. Endurance gives you the ability to run...
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Rest and restore with yoga nidra meditation practice
For those who are interested in the concept of yoga nidra, however are still asking the question, ‘what actually is yoga nidra?’, we answer these questions and offer an entry...
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Squash history: origins, popularity and the future
Racket sports have been popular around the world for centuries - from the 16th century to be precise. Since then, man has had the thrill, pleasure, and joy of striking...
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The Four Pillars of Squash: Technical, Tactical, Mental and Movement
Tristan will be taking us through the concept of balance, and finding balance in your squash game, any sport that you participate in or life in general. There are four...
