Are you bored of sitting in the office each day, counting down the minutes until you can be at the gym again? Do you wish that sport could become more than just a passion, but a full on career? If you are ready to turn a hobby into a career then you’re in luck. There are actually a range of job roles that are ideal for sport and fitness enthusiasts. Some involve more teaching than others, but all will enable you to develop your own health and fitness knowledge, while getting paid. Here are 3 of the main routes open to those seeking a career in sport or fitness. Personal Trainers and Gym I ..read more

I don’t just train for gains, I train to stay sane. It’s my stress buster and I need it in this crazy, fast paced world we are all caught up in. Training has provide me with not only a way to look great but to feel great emotionally too. It helps elevate my mood and to release tension from my hectic life in the city. Going on holiday is one of the highlights of the year for most people and I’m no different to a degree. I relish the chance to have a new experiences. Whatever the setting! From snow to sun to built up cities and even being in the middle of nowhere. The only part I stres ..read more

If you are intent on losing weight, you might still be tempted to indulge in the occasional “cheat day” out of a belief that, in the large scheme of things, it won’t seriously hamper your weight loss efforts. You might even be right; however, there remain steps you should closely follow for good results. There are some steps that you can especially benefit from taking to further your weight-shifting efforts. Follow this advice, and you can expect success – even with those “cheat days.” Never skip breakfast It would be a major blunder to skip meals, nutritionist Cynthia Sass told POPSUGAR. Howe ..read more

After completing my first 5k in 2012 in 22:39 I was adamant I was able to run a sub 17 minute 5k. I’m still not 100% sure why I set myself the target of the sub 17… I can only assume I was influenced by parkrun UK. Anyone who knows Parkrun knows that they have a “sub 17 male page”. The page lists all males who have dipped under 17 minutes. I think I took that to mean it was a decent standard and went for it. Fast forward to January 2017 and I had still not achieved my goal. Granted, I was painfully close. I had run a 17:05 5k in the summer of 2016 feeling the final hurdle was a mere formality ..read more

Summer is in full swing in the UK and it’s proving to be a bit of a mixed bag, weather-wise. Many people keen to stay healthy – or get healthy for the first time in a while – take summer as an opportunity to get out running. This is definitely a good idea and I wouldn’t want any cautionary tales to discourage people from exercise. However, there are several things that can go wrong if you don’t take special care of yourself when out running; this guide will cover most of the issues, telling you how to keep yourself safe and healthy when you start running again this summer. Pace Yours ..read more

The jury seems to be out on whether runners can truly understand their running potential without spending a fortune on scientific tests or other equipment. There is no denying that many factors are in play… In his seminal training text Daniels’ Running Formula legendary running coach Jack Daniels cites four key factors or “The Ingredients of Success” – Inherent Ability Motivation Opportunity Direction I would posit that the key item most runners fear they lack is point #1 – Inherent Ability. Most will be highly motivated (at least initially) to improve ..read more

While everyone knows that smoking leads to an increased likelihood of lung disease and certain cancers, that doesn’t seem to be enough of an incentive. So what other reasons are there to bin the smokes? Well, one of the biggest is the overall impact on your fitness. The good news is that the very act of exercising has recently been shown to help beat the cravings. A study by Psychopharmacology found that regular smokers who cycled for 10 minutes at a moderate pace after abstaining for 15 hours didn’t desire cigarettes as much, mainly because the reward-processing center of their brai ..read more

Following the Eatwell plate will give you the best possible eating plan for good health. It’s more about what you can eat than what you can’t. In fact, nothing is banned. It gives you the flexibility to choose the foods you enjoy and include things like chocolate, crisps and cakes now and then. Even the odd glass of wine or a beer is fine. When watching your weight, you also have to plan the amounts of food you eat. It’s not just the quality, the quantity matters too. Everyone is different but as a rule, most people will lose weight if they eat ..read more

When you are trying to find beard care products that suit the long-term health of your beard, check out products that contain Jojoba Oil. Jojoba Oil is perfect to use as part of your daily routine because it moisturises and softens the skin. For the best selection of beard care oils and balms, check out Lovely Beards’ line of products. How to Create a Better Beard Grooming Routine When you are growing your beard, you will need to be patient. For the first few days, your beard will be itchy, and you will notice beard-druff. When you are starting to grow your beard, make sure to know the shape o ..read more

Following a strict exercise regime can entail spending a lot of energy. While training camps, like Prestige Boot Camp, can provide comfort and relaxation, alongside an intense workout and calorie crunching diet, it’s often hard to find the energy to always stick to a dedicated regime. These are the top ten morning feasts to satisfy your palette: 1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes What could be a nicer treat than pancakes in the morning? Well, pancakes enthused with protein powder. Sweetened with oats, cocoa powder, egg whites, vanilla almond milk and applesauce; this is the perfect re ..read more