The ultimate treadmill walking routine for your everyday
Treadmills are becoming more popular than ever. And for good reason, they’re incredibly versatile and offer a number of different ways to work out. But while most would associate them...
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How to get toned arms using different gym equipment
Toned arms are something that many of us aspire to have but training arms isn't always thought of as the most interesting session. It may be that you avoid training...
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Mobility for weightlifters: do’s and don’ts
When it comes to weightlifting often the focus is on the namesake – lifting the heaviest weights or smashing out reps to build and strengthen. But when it comes to...
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5 ways to use a yoga block
More and more of us are adding yoga into our health and fitness regime, and for good reason. Yoga offers us not only psychological benefits in the form of reduced...
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Foam rollers: what is it and how do you use it?
Foam rollers. Most people that use them have a love-hate relationship with them. But what actually are they? Well, they pretty much are what they say on the tin: cylindrical...
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Bodyweight training: how you can train properly with your own body
For too long, bodyweight exercises have been relegated to the beginner leagues, as people fail to realise the potential or value this type of training can bring. Some say that...
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Balancing your gym goals with the return of your social life
Whilst the last year has been a little challenging to put it mildly, one of the upsides to enforced social isolation has been the rise in home-based workout regimes and...
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What to wear to work out in all weathers
Whether you’re an avid runner or you get your exercise through another outdoor sport, we all know the sinking feeling of realising we’ve chosen the wrong clothes for the weather....
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Badminton grassroots: how to get your child into playing badminton
Sweatband spoke to ex-professional badminton player and coach, Tom Wolfenden about badminton at the grassroots and the routes to getting your child into badminton. Tom opened ‘First of all, badminton...
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Tennis playing styles: using and counteracting them effectively
There is no one single way to win a tennis match. There are many different playing styles in the game of tennis. These include: players who serve and volley players...
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Running strategy: from 5k to marathon
If you’re new to running or are just stick to 5k runs, the prospect of a marathon can seem daunting. And at over eight times the distance, we don’t blame...
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Tennis fundamentals: perfecting shot selection
Once the key tennis strokes have been honed, such as topspin, slice, flat forehands and backhands, plus the various serves, shot selection is of the next importance. Deciding when to...
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Badminton fundamentals: how to play the key badminton strokes
In short, badminton is a sport that can be played by volleying a shuttlecock over a very high net. Unlike tennis, the rackets used in badminton are extremely light, long-handled,...
