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Step outside and power up your routine with our Outdoor Fitness hub—packed with practical workouts, training plans, and recovery tips you can do in parks, trails, and back gardens. From couch‑to‑5K running and bootcamp circuits to mobility sessions, hill repeats, and strength moves using simple kit, I help you build stamina and stay motivated year‑round. You’ll also find gear advice and step‑by‑step guides tailored for beginners through to seasoned adventurers.

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How Senior Outdoor Fitness Parks Maintain Functional Fitness

May 13, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Over the last few years, outdoor sports and activities have exploded in popularity across all age groups, with governments and their populations becoming increasingly aware [Read More…]

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Playground Equipment for Teens

May 5, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

Playground equipment for teens and adults comes in 5 types, allowing social and physical skills to develop in constructive ways.  This guide explains the considerations [Read More…]

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Outdoor Activities During Quarantine Lockdown

April 30, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

With Coronavirus causing many countries to enforce lockdown quarantine, people need to find ways to maintain their mental and physical health. Here are some examples [Read More…]

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Gladiator Training

April 21, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

If you happen to be in Rome, you can learn how to be a gladiator at the Scuola Gladiatori Roma, run by the Gruppo Storico [Read More…]

Fun ways to spend time with your dog outdoors

March 22, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

I used to hate dog walking. I loathed having to leave my warm cosy house to go out in all weathers. Somehow, I have been [Read More…]

Outdoor activities for teenage girls

Outdoor Activities for Teenage Girls

February 21, 2020 Rob Sayers 0

If you don’t like athletics and physical sports, you have probably been wondering what outdoor activities teenage girls can do. I’m going to give you [Read More…]

Lands End

The Hassle Free Way to Cycle Lands End to John O’Groats

July 10, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

Have you ever thought of travelling the length of the UK? How about doing it on two wheels? Don’t want the hassle of having to [Read More…]

The nation’s biggest sports day, I Am Team GB, to return

July 4, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

I Am Team GB returns in August, with the support of Toyota and several leading British Olympic athletes, including Laura Kenny, providing opportunities for thousands [Read More…]

Fitness motivation through group running

London Landmarks Half Marathon Ballot Now Open

June 19, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

The ballot for the London Landmarks Half Marathon is now open! Join #TeamSense on the start line and make a real difference to children and [Read More…]

Adventure Races and Ultra Marathons

June 11, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

Adventure Racing is where you race as a team using a variety of different disciplines such as running, cycling, swimming, climbing etc. Not just a [Read More…]

Trail running shoes in winter

How to choose the best trail running shoes

April 2, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

Most of us are familiar with running on the streets where we live, but if you get the chance, you should try running along a [Read More…]

Bone Conducting Headphones

Hear Traffic When Outdoors with Bone Conducting Headphones

February 20, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

Headphones come in many different forms, all with their benefits and limitations. Aftershokz performance sports headphones overcome one of the main hazards for the urban [Read More…]

Learning advenced mountain bike skills in Whinlatter

Learn MTB Skills at Cumbria’s mountain bike school at Whinlatter Forest

February 1, 2019 Rob Sayers 0

Learn mountain biking skills or improve what you can already do at Cumbria’s first dedicated mountain bike coaching trail on the Forestry Commission estate at [Read More…]

Dog friendly holidays in the woods

How your whole family can reap the benefits of being out and about in the forest

July 23, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

Earlier this year, our friends at Forest Holidays headed to the 3rd Annual Nature Connections conference to find out about the benefits of nature. Have [Read More…]

Arc 1950 Launch Eight weeks of “Activity Wednesdays”

May 30, 2018 Rob Sayers 0

Arc 1950, village resort in the French Alps, launches its Summer Season with a series of Wednesday Activity Daysrunning throughout the summer high season. The [Read More…]

Mountain Biking Holidays in the Basque Country

June 26, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

The Basque Country in Spain has been voted one of the top 50 best places to go mountain biking in Europe. With mountains, sunshine, and [Read More…]

Mountain Biking in Morzine

June 12, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

Mountain Biking in Morzine provides an unforgettable experience. For a great mountain bike holiday in France, Morzine is the place to go for a mountain [Read More…]

Climbing a wall on the Tough Mudder obstacle course race

Royal Marines Commando Challenge

April 28, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

The annual Commando Challenge is coming up on the 8th and 9th of October. As always, this event promises to be fun, full of mud, and exhausting. [Read More…]

Mountain Biking in the Lake District

Go Ape and Mountain Bike Trail at Whinlatter Forest Park

April 17, 2017 Rob Sayers 0

The Forestry Commission boasts some exciting facilities at Whinlatter Forest Park. With a well stocked cafe and bike shop, you can explore the Lake District [Read More…]

Breville Blender

Quick Healthy Smoothies Blended in the Bottle – Breville Blend-Active Personal Blender

December 6, 2015 Rob Sayers 0

Just blend and go by making smoothies in the bottle you drink from with the Breville Blend-Active. This individual-sized blender that comes with two sports [Read More…]

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