The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire fitness enthusiast Kieran Bevan is using sport to encourage men to open up about their mental health, creating a community where exercise goes beyond physical fitness. Combining weightlifting, gymnastics and cardiovascular exercise, CrossFit is a demanding form of fitness that challenges athletes across a range of disciplines. “Men just need a space where they […]
“I was in an engineering career, which I wasn’t really happy with for one, so I was already contemplating, ‘What’s going to be my next step?’”. Fitness kick-boxing instructor, Matt Rudman, has described what influenced his decision to try a different career path. It wasn’t until Rudman decided to do a course as an assistant […]
Local sports enthusiasts and gym-goers are buzzing with excitement following facility upgrades and refurbishments at Tewkesbury Leisure Centre. In a bid to provide an unparalleled experience for its patrons, Tewkesbury Leisure Centre has unveiled a series of enhancements, including new gym equipment and the introduction of a fun soft play area. Several modern cardio machines, […]
“When you’ve been going for so long that long-term fatigue kicks in and your hormones begin to modify themselves, that’s when the real fun starts.” It’s day 71, Sean Conway has just taken the last of his 1.5 million strides from Scarbrough to Brighton and is ready to swap his running shoes for his swimming hat, goggles and wetsuit to commence […]
In any sporting match or event, a split second decision or movement could determine an outright result. Athletes these days are expected to have lightning quick reaction speed and awareness. Athletes are constantly being pushed to their physical limits in training regimes, but what if you could train the mind to help maximise sporting ability? […]