Research tells us there are three great points in the calendar to launch a corporate fitness benefit and optimise employee engagement. But the clear winner out of all three is January. Let’s look at why the New Year is the perfect time to promote a new fitness employee benefit, and how to get the…
For the first time in their nearly 20-year existence, the CrossFit Games will take place in the Lone Star State. Dickies Arena, located in Fort Worth, Texas, will host the 2024 CrossFit Games, according to a series of announcements delivered on Sept. 19, 2023. “Fort Worth is a proven destination for high-profile events, and…
Polling of 2,271 UK adults by ukactive for National Fitness Day shows mental health scores higher (54%) than getting in shape (49%) as the main motivation for exercise. Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO) guidelines recommend 150 minutes (2.5 hours) or more of moderate-intensity physical activity each week for adults, but 75% of people think it’s…
Actor and muscle man, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), Barbie superstar, Margot Robbie, actress and comedian, Dawn French, and fitness-fanatic Joe Wicks are among the top people Britons would most want to work out with, according to a new survey for National Fitness Day. Despite unlimited possibilities, a significant number of Brits would still choose…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with player numbers growing approximately 40 percent between 2019 and 2021. Municipal authorities across the country are building dedicated public pickleball courts and converting underused tennis courts and roller-hockey rinks to cater to the growing demand for playing space. Pickleball was invented in the summer of 1965…
Many people prioritize setting up their workout program, but they don’t often give their nutritional planning as much attention. Lifting weights can be relatively simple, but managing macronutrients and determining an effective calorie intake can be more challenging. Rather than trying to construct an effective diet plan on your own, you might be ready…
Deadlift shoes are specialized shoes that provide stability, grip, and ground feedback while deadlifting. Before you jump into purchasing shoes for deadlifts, it’s vital to choose a pair that aligns with your preferences and goals. In this guide, you’ll learn the best shoes for deadlifting, including the best high-top deadlift shoes, deadlift slippers, barefoot…
Richard Torrez Jr is a specimen. At 6’2”, 225 pounds, the southpaw from Tulare, CA, is knocking out everyone who gets in his way as he rises to the top of the professional heavyweight boxing division. But outside of the ring is an intelligent, family-and-friends-orientated human being who finds balance in the special moments he…
The United States has only one official language, and while there are regional variations of English in different parts of the country, there are no actual dialects, which are languages in their own right. But Canada has two official languages, English and French. Plus, it has several dialects: English, French, First Nation and Indigenous….
After wrapping up 2022 with four contest appearances over an eight-week period, natural pro bodybuilder Alberto Núñez transitioned into a well-earned offseason. His competitive season began with a championship win at the 2022 World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) Pro Universe in September and ended with fifth place at the the 2022 WNBF World Championships…