Sport & Leisure
Top 10 trekking training tips
With a whole host of charities offering trekking challenges to far flung corners of the globe, it’s not surprise that trekking is seeing a big upsurge in popularity. If you’re thinking of experiencing a different type of vacation or perhaps planning a challenging trekking trip, getting in good shape is extremely important.
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Getting Involved in Sport
Need the push to get into playing sports or activities? Find out all the benefits that you can reap from getting involved in sports in this section.
Running
From running for fitness to charity running to marathon training, we have plenty of running advice, whether you're a running beginner or a competitive racer.
Baseball
For all your baseball needs check out our essential guide – there’s info and advice on the rules of baseball, how baseball can get you fit, plus a few tips to boost your baseball skills.
Basketball
Get involved in basketball with our beginner guide – this section is dedicated to the background of the game, basketball rules, plus tips and techniques on how to improve your game.
Cycling
Find out how to get started and improve in road biking; here you'll find beginner cycling advice, tips and tools covering everything from the correct riding position to bike selection through to injury recovery.
Soccer
Play your way to fitness with soccer; this section is dedicated to the beautiful game and how it can help you get and stay healthy and active with a ball at your feet.
Football
Find out all the basics for the great American sport – the rules, the history plus a ton of technique tips for football beginners.
Golf
Get involved with golf – a great way to get out, be active and develop your competitive streak. Check out our guide to getting started and perfecting your game.
Hockey
Hockey is a great sport for developing your fitness through fast sprinting and tough physical exercise. This section will give you all the info you need to get started.
Mountain Biking
Find out how to get started and improve in mountain biking. We've got advice for beginners and more experienced riders, including tips on training and bike maintenance.
Racquetball
Here you'll find info and tips on how racquetball helps improve your fitness, the rules of racquetball, and everything you need to get started in what is a great sport for a workout.
Rugby Union
If you want to get involved in rugby union then start here; you'll find essential beginner advice as well and rugby fitness tips and other advice for more experienced players too.
Surfing
Surf your way to a fitter future with our essential guide. From advice on surfing through to surf accessory guides, we have plenty of tips for the most water resistant surfing beginner.
Swimming
Whether you're just learning how to swim or are looking to improve your swimming technique, we've got a range of swimming tips, from swim training to swimming strokes to open water swimming.
Tennis
Turn yourself into a tennis ace, with our advice for tennis beginners. We've included the basics such as tennis rules and scoring plus some tennis tips to help you improve improve your game, set and match.
Triathlon
With swimming, cycling, and running all disciplines of triathlon, it's a testing sport but also a great way to cross-train. Find out how to get started in triathlon and improve your tri techniques here.
Walking
Walking is one of the best ways to get fit, it's free, needs little equipment and you can do it anywhere. Find out how you can walk your way to health and fitness with our beginner guide.
Charity Adventures
If you want to participate in a charity adventure then we've got some great challenge ideas, from epic treks to charity cycle rides to other charity events, so get involved and start raising funds for charity now.
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