Taekwondo is a fast-paced and exciting Korean martial art. Characterised by spinning and kicking attacks - often at head height - it’s one of the oldest martial arts in the world, dating back at lea...
Rowing is an excellent way of improving your fitness and enjoying fantastic outdoor locations. The sport is rather unusual in that the rowers face the boat’s stern with their feet anchored to the fo...
Injuries can happen to the best of us, regardless of whether you’re a professional, a Sunday League footballer or someone who enjoys 5-a-side once a week. It doesn’t matter what level you play at ...
Healthier diets, better education and medical advancements all mean that people are living longer than ever before. There are lots of things we can do to enhance our quality of life as we age. In fact...
It doesn’t matter which sport you are involved in there is always going to be a risk of sustaining an injury. Even tiddlywinks has its risks, just think about eyes injuries or RSI (repetitive strain...
The original Wembley Stadium was the most iconic entertainment and sports centre in the UK for many years. It was constructed as part of the 1924 British Empire Exhibition and was used to host both th...
The term tendonitis is used to describe a painful and inflamed tendon. A tendon is the strong cord or band of tissue that attaches the muscle to the bone and assists in the movement of joints and bone...
For many of us, the 50s are the decade in which we finally have the confidence, the time and the resources to take up new interests and perhaps even new sports. But at the same time, it’s often in o...
Cartilage, or menisci, cover the surface of joints throughout the body and offer a smooth surface by which the bones can move across each other. There are two main purposes in acting as a shock absorb...
Almost everyone will experience some kind of injury at some time, whether it is due to tripping or falling, overuse, a degenerative condition or a sports injury. The important thing is to ensure that ...
