Protein bars have become the supplement of choice for all kinds of athletes. For many keen sportsmen and women, they have become a regular part of their supplemental regime. But there’s a big difference in the quality of protein bars in the marketplace. The popularity of protein bars is hardly surprising when you consider that…
While rugby players might disagree, American football is a dangerous sport. Despite all the padding and helmets, one study of 35 former professional American football players found that 34 showed signs of brain injuries. This is mainly put down to the fact that unlike rugby players, American footballers tackle with their heads in a butting…
The month of January is a time when gyms across the land will be packed with newcomers desperate to make a positive change to their lifestyle. While this tends to annoy the regular gym goers, gyms and personal trainers (PTs) know it’s a great opportunity and one that shouldn’t be wasted. At Insure4Sport, we speak…
Christmas is a time when we all over indulge. If you kept up a strict fitness regime until then, then Christmas is when you’re more likely to relax a little and eat exactly what you wanted for a few days. But come January, it’s probably time to take a fresh look at your diet and get…
Enrolling in a martial arts school can be an incredibly rewarding thing to do. But understandably, you’ll have a few concerns about what equipment and uniform to take with you to your first session. One of the great things about martial arts is that it doesn’t cost too much to get started when compared with a…
It’s cold. It’s raining. But you’re a footballer and you need to train. Luckily help is at hand: the days of simply running up and down the steps of your local town hall or lifting a medicine ball above your head are thankfully long gone. Today, there is a huge range of sophisticated training aids…
There’s a theory among some sports coaches that skipping (or ‘jump-rope’ as it’s known in the USA) is one of the most effective exercises you can do if you want to lose weight. The key to this is the fact it’s a cardio exercise that boosts your heart rate so your cardiovascular system improves and…
The Bruce Lee diet is still held up by many in martial arts as an ideal combination of food and diet habits. The rigid controls Lee put on himself, combined with a dedication to his art, ensured his body was in prime physical condition. Famous for groundbreaking movies like Enter the Dragon and Fist of…
England’s cricketers began their first post-Ashes 2015 tour knowing not only must they face up to Pakistan’s impressive bowling line up, but also deal with the dangers of stifling humidity. The United Arab Emirates, which will host England over the next two months, is notoriously hot at this time of year with temperatures reaching just…
