If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably aware of the fact that I play rugby because I’m not exactly shy about it. I struggle to encapsulate in words what the game means to me and what it has done for me in my life, and anyone who also plays can attest to … More Thank you, Norfolk Harvesters
Creatine is not new, but as of late, I’ve been seeing more and more material about it in my social media feeds. I don’t know much about it myself, but everything I have read about it seems to indicate it is quite beneficial to those who use it, so I wanted to educate myself more … More Curious about creatine? Read this
I will begin this post by acknowledging the fact that at some point or another, I have already written a post about my own at-home workout routine. As of late, however, I have had a few people asking me to share it with them, and for this reason, combined with the fact I have made … More Looking for an at-home workout routine? Look no further
For anyone unaware, allow me to inform you that the Women’s Rugby World Cup is currently underway in England. It’s one of my dreams to watch a professional rugby game at some point or another in my life, and watching a World Cup game would be something not easily forgotten. There is no protective equipment … More Have you heard about these innovative mouthguards?
As stated in yesterday’s post, today’s will be a continuation of our discussion about self-defence, and how crucial it is to understand how to defend yourself. In this day and age, assault and harassment occur more often than not, especially if you’re a woman; I’ve lost count of how many harrowing incidents I have had … More Know how to protect yourself (part two)
I have been seeing and hearing quite a bit as of late about how children’s sports are becoming a little too intense, both for the kids in question and for their parents. My husband has heard from a few people he knows that hockey, specifically, is one of the worst sports environments for children because … More Why are we ruining sports for kids?
I like to live my life by a few sayings I’ve heard over the years, and one of my personal favourites is ‘use it or lose it.’ I think the reasoning behind why this one in particular is one of my top choices involves the notion that it can be applied to just about anything … More Feeling fit? Be sure to stick with it
If it seems as though I’m talking quite a bit about rugby, your observation is entirely correct. If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably already well aware of this. But, for anyone who might be new here, allow me to explain that I love and play the game of rugby, and I … More The incredible sportsmanship that exists within rugby
If you play contact sports or know someone who does, there is a strong probability you have heard of KT Tape. I know plenty of people who use it, two of my closest friends included, who are also my rugby teammates, and I have observed that folks who use KT Tape tend to stay loyal … More Is KT Tape worth the hype?
It is no secret to any reader who follows my blog to some degree that I play and love the game of rugby. I started in grade nine in high school, played a couple of seasons after I graduated, and stopped entirely, only to return to it again ten years later. To be entirely honest, … More Losing isn’t always a loss
The expression ‘quick feet’ is arguably one that wouldn’t make much sense to someone outside of the sporting realm. Quick feet is a term commonly used across many sports, but normally sports that require some footwork, for example, soccer, football, rugby, etc., as opposed to a sport like baseball. That is not to say, however, … More Trying to quicken your feet? Read this
I’ve been seeing more and more material popping up on my social media channels as of late pertaining to baking soda water. When I initially heard of such a thing, my first thought was ‘ew, that probably doesn’t taste great,’ but upon actually investigating the topic of baking soda water, I’ve come to learn a … More Baking soda water: fib or fact? (part one)
As strongly as I detest the scent of BioFreeze, I really am rather grateful for the product. It has been my saving grace on more than one occasion, and, during the rugby season, it’s on my body more often than not. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, BioFreeze is effective in terms of calming down … More BioFreeze patches: yay or nay?
Cardio, for a lot of people, is not the preferred choice of exercise. Based on my own observations, cardio is a facet of exercise that is arguably important, but it is not one that tends to be enjoyed, or preferred, for that matter, by the vast majority of people who like to keep fit. I … More Looking to spruce up your cardio? Read this
I am fortunate enough to have access to a treadmill outside of a gym facility. My parents own one, and I am privileged to be able to use it whenever I please. I started running again last summer as part of my recovery from a severe concussion, and I’ve kept up with it in an … More If your treadmill feels off, read this
Within the past few months, I’ve made a personal effort to consume more protein. It isn’t at all a matter of me not enjoying protein, because I’m a meat feign; rather, because I have increased my physical activity and another rugby season is approaching, I figure it might do me some good to build up … More Let’s make protein pancakes
Any woman who plays the game of rugby can arguably relate to the inevitable struggle that seems to present itself when it comes to finding a hairstyle that holds up to the roughness and toughness of the game. Depending on the length of your hair, trying to determine a hairstyle that will not only stay … More Rugby hairstyles for women: what’s your go-to?
Shoes, as a concept, are relevant to most of us human beings, with some exceptions, of course. I’ve always found it fascinating that, in early historical periods, humans did not wear shoes as we know them now because they did not yet exist. In reality, shoes have done more damage to human feet than we … More What are your shoes telling you?
Continuing with our conversation that began yesterday regarding common misperceptions and myths that exist in the exercise realm, I thought I would share a personal experience before we get into the nitty-gritty. When I was in high school, I was, I suppose you could say, at my peak in terms of athleticism. I was heavily … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part two)
After I wrote a post a couple of days ago regarding how both cycling and running are excellent forms of cardiovascular activity, despite a common misperception that running is more effective cardio-wise, the topic prompted me to consider just how many myths exist in the fitness world. Granted, myths exist in every realm. But, I … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part one)
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