One look at Kim Lyons, celebrity fitness trainer, nutrition coach, mater-certified personal trainer of 24 years, and former Biggest Loser trainer, and you can tell that clean nutrition and regular exercise are staples in her life. Her skin glows and her physique is an example of strength. Over the years, Lyon’s nutrition and exercise…
Kyle Troup of Taylorsville, North Carolina, flashed a smile and a quick peace sign to the TV camera before stepping up to the first frame of a semifinal match at the 2022 Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour Finals. Dripping with swag in tiger-striped jersey and pants, white belt, and his signature Bob-Ross-esque beard and…
The NFL’s first official academy, based at England’s Loughborough University, is becoming a powerhouse that is sending more and more athletes to Division I colleges in the United States. With hopes that 2023 will break records and send up to half a dozen students from the U.K. to the U.S. via this direct pathway…
By Timothy Mathias, Strategic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, ukactive Do you think your organisation is doing enough to be as inclusive as it can be? Do you think there are things it does well? Is there anymore that you think can be done to support EDI? In our mission to get ‘more…
Patience and a passion for the perfect pair of underwear are why tiny Pacterra Athletics are competing with the giants of the athleticwear market—specifically the compression shorts market. When we think about inventors having their “Eureka” moments, we rarely consider the time it takes between identifying a problem and then fulfilling that much-needed solution….
Christmas is vastly approaching which means it’s time for you to spoil yourself with new compression shorts or at least put a pair or two on your Christmas list. For all-level athletes and gym-goers alike, compression shorts are a must-have. The stretchy yet supportive underlayer wicks moisture and keeps you dry during the toughest…
As if you didn’t need an excuse to buy more leggings, Christmas is right around the corner making it the perfect time to treat yourself or another legging lover in your life. Leggings are a closet (and workout) staple for women all over the globe and for good reason. Not only does this popular…
Out of all the cardio machines on the market, exercise bikes offer the best calorie burn in the smallest space possible. Certain bikes can work your entire body, some are low-impact, and others add a major dose of FUN to your training. Despite packing an efficient punch, the best exercise bikes cost similar to…
In recent years, the cold plunge, where people immerse themselves in near-freezing water, has become immensely popular, going viral on social media with over 500 million views and various sports personalities endorsing it as part of their recovery regimen. However, this practice isn’t new, as historians have found evidence of it dating back to…
The dumbbell squat is an excellent yet underrated squat variation. It trains your entire lower body, is easy to learn, and helps you build functional strength that you can use to make everyday activities easier. In this article, you’ll learn what the dumbbell squat is, why it’s beneficial, how to perform it with proper…