One of my favourite runners from yesteryear is the Czech Emil Zatopek. Known as a notoriously hard worker, at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Zatopek became the first and almost certainly the only man...
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Fit and Fast – Speed and Agility Training
Cardiovascular training, check. Resistance exercises, check. Core workout, check. Stretches, check. The average gym-goer’s workout programme probably consists of a varied mix of all these things,...
Keeping Your Ride Clean: A Quick Wash and Lube for your Bike by Revolution Cycles
Although at times it is far easier to just take your bicycle to Revolution Cycles for a quick wash and lube at a fair cost, this can’t be done after every day, where weeks easily go past before your...
How to Adjust a Rear Bicycle Derailleur by Revolution Cycles
Have you ever had troubles with your bike switching gears unexpectedly or not shifting correctly? Many people have this problem, but are afraid of attempting to fix it for fear of adding to the...
Turning Exercise Into Adventure
Getting cardiovascular exercise, training with weights or other gym based sports are a great way to manage your fitness. However, taking your workout outside is another terrific way to cross train....
R U Slacklining Yet?
So many people all over the world are starting to take up this new and exciting sport, and so it's not surprising that there is a growing scene here in the UAE. Tim Emmett, a climber and extreme...
Strength in Numbers?
Speak to any runner, triathlete or cyclist who includes strength as part of their weekly regime, and they will give you one or more of three reasons for embarking on such a program. First and...
Cycling Fitness
A great way to explore the outdoors and to get around is to cycle. Rather than walking or taking the car, hop on your bike and ride to the shops, ride to work and check out the scenery from two...
Why I DIY
Fishing is a very expensive sport. There is no denying that it is not something you pick up and commit to and save money on. There are a lot of people that stay within the budget range and catch big...
A Relaxing Evening by the Campfire?
In the UAE we are blessed with the most beautiful sand dunes and winter skies; with the summer months the weather is also perfect for late nights – or even overnighters – by the campfire. After a...