Lockdown workout tips

Here we are again with the least eagerly-awaited sequel since Police Academy 7, this year’s second national lockdown for England and a continuation of Wales and Scotland’s respective lockdowns. As gyms close once again and we head towards winter, keeping up a fitness routine is undeniably harder than ever. However, exercise provides so many benefits […]

Dynamic warm ups to avoid injury: 5 simple moves

This is part one of our collaboration with Deep Heat, Deep Freeze and Deep Relief about how you can practice Self Care-ology and avoid exercise-related injuries. The best way to avoid exercise-related injuries is to warm up your body before you start, says personal trainer and physio Sammy Margo. The idea is that you want […]

Easy ways to sit less and move more

When you’ve spent most of your adult life sedentary, the thought of suddenly having to start exercising is daunting to say the least. You’ll always have the option to take it easy at MAN v FAT Football sessions if you feel that you can’t manage a full game. We’ve all been there, and everyone will […]

Fasted cardio: should you exercise on an empty stomach?

fasted cardio

Have you ever gone for a workout and then thought shit, I forgot to have breakfast? Well, fasted cardio is that, but on purpose. It’s been a theory in fitness circles for years, but what exactly is fasted cardio, and should you try it? What is fasted cardio? Fasted cardio is exercising after fasting, so […]

Walking for weight loss

walking for weight loss

It’s obvious that moving more is good for you, and you can’t get more basic than going for a good ol’ fashioned walk. What’s not to love? It’s free, you can do it with no equipment, it’s accessible to most and it’s rather good for you – and walking is pretty good for weight loss. […]

Benefits of resistance bands for strength training

benefits of resistance bands

Strength training improves your overall health while also focusing on muscle development. However, when performed with only free weights, the outcome is not as good as with resistance bands. The reason being many execute free weight exercises, such as dumbbell use, too fast to get the full use of their muscles. Resistance bands can be […]

Football’s back – now get fit like the pros

Where will Liverpool win the title, will Pogba and Fernades play well together and which three teams will face the drop? Football’s back on the box guys and there’s plenty to be watching. We’ve had some time off from MAN v FAT’s leagues this year and soaked up the sunshine (and been soaked by the […]

The ultimate FIFA fitness game

So you’ve found yourself in self-isolation with nothing but a love of football and a games console (and hopefully all the supplies you need). You’re understimulated, inactive but currently symptomless. You feel fine, you’re just taking precautions. What do you do? Get yourself a bottle of water, climb into some sportswear and…boot up a copy […]

The 10 best home workout videos

home workout videos

The gym is shut and to top it off, you’re only allowed out of the house once a day. But hey, before you start doing backflips (metaphorically, although real ones would be bloody impressive and a good way to work out if you’ve got the space), we’re here to help you with some of the […]

Staying Fit At Home: No gym? No problem!

Worried about staying fit at home? In need of some home-workout inspiration? We’ve got you! Missing out on a gym session may lower your self-esteem, but you can complete that all-important session from the comfort of your own home. And you don’t need expensive equipment or the latest gear to get your sweat on, we […]