Think you’re too old to start surfing? This 47-year-old accountant from Birmingham just proved age is nothing but a number on Newquay’s waves. Sarah Jenkins had never set foot on a surfboard before her 47th birthday. Six months later, she’s planning her third surf trip to Cornwall and can’t stop talking about her weekly sessions … Read more
When it comes to the smooth and efficient operation of exercise machines, the role of taper rollers cannot be understated. Taper roller bearings are precision-engineered components designed to support both radial (sideways) and axial (end-to-end) loads. Their unique construction uses conical rollers mounted between angled inner and outer surfaces—known as raceways. This design means the rollers, … Read more
Advancements in gym technology have transformed the way we exercise, and at the heart of many smart machines are pressure sensors. These tiny yet powerful components are now essential in fitness equipment, playing a vital role in providing more accurate data, personalised feedback and enhanced safety for users. The Role of Pressure Sensors in Modern … Read more
The big quetion for so many of us in our middle era, between toddlerhood and being ancient . . . . is how to maintain our health whilst still enjoying life to the full. However it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, missing out on fun activities or having just plain and boring … Read more
It matters not how often one goes off to the gym or how much one does when there, if the amount of food eaten contains a high calorific and carbohydtrate content, then the amount of calories taken in will be far in excess of the calories burned by exercise and the excess is stored in … Read more
There can be some tremendous satisfaction in attending gym classes for a few weeks. If the classes are followed properly and consolidated by workouts at home, there cannot fail to be success when weighing or checking muscle improvement after a set number of weeks. This of course comes under the heading of fitness. To complete … Read more
Compression therapy is a widely used treatment for a range of physical ailments, offering both relief and healing benefits. By applying controlled pressure to specific areas of the body, this technique improves circulation, reduces swelling, and accelerates recovery. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or just looking for better muscle recovery … Read more
Modern science and technology have shattered old boundaries of what’s possible, leading to the rise of Biohacking, a cutting-edge movement aimed at optimizing human performance, health, and well-being. But what exactly is biohacking, and why should you care? Dive into the fascinating world where biology meets DIY innovation, and learn how you can take your … Read more
There is no doubt that January is the month for rapid rises in gym memberships. All those hopefuls that sign on for a special low monthly fee – attracted by the sheer number of adverts on tv and in the media no dubt. It can be very easy to get swept up in a bubble … Read more
I go to gym clases as regularly as I can. This does take up a lot of time for just 2 or 3 hours a week. It’s never a case of simply turning up and sneaking into the studio. There’s the going into the actual gym itself, with all those machines . . . I … Read more