One of the best additions to the strength training world in recent years is the use of battling ropes. They are a very simple and versatile piece of equipment to that are suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.  They can be used in an infinite number of ways only limited by your imagination and can provide that edge in your training that may be missing. Battle ropes are thick, heavy ropes with one end of the rope wrapped around an anchor at its midpoint so that 2 evenly lengthened ends can be held in each hand.  The ropes are usually waved, slammed, or pulled and there are a seemingly endless amount of different exercises and variations to choose from. In this article, I will explain the 7 main benefits to your health and fitness when using ropes in your workout. Also make sure you check out the workout video at the end of the article that features 10 versions you can try.

Over the past 18 months the media attention given to the Covid-19 pandemic has saturated our TV, radio, social media and every part of our lives as our Governments scramble in a race to try and protect the health of the community. With endless lock-downs, mask regulations, social distancing and other draconian restrictions placed upon the community that we have had to endure, it has all been accepted as part of the trade for “keeping us safe”. I seriously doubt they are really worried about our health for if they were they would be addressing the “hidden pandemic” that has been left unchecked for years, and is about to burst its bubble? That pandemic is OBESITY. When you consider that this population is at the highest risk of developing several deadly diseases, you would think we would have things in place to address this problem. Unfortunately, there is very little focus given to treating the underlying causes of this problem as the medical world is obsessed with finding cures and magic pills. I also believe a serious discussion must be had relating to several interesting questions relating to recording statistics of being overweight such as the use of BMI. And lastly the value of being overweight and fit, versus being overweight and unfit. In this article, I will discuss these interesting questions and more in great detail and give you something to ponder about your own health.

Without a shadow of a doubt the single greatest improvement I have added to my life over the last few years has been the addition of bone broth to my diet. I drink a Turmeric flavoured bone broth at least 3 times per week and the changes it has provided to my body are astounding. The most noticeable difference has been my gut health, but other benefits like increased energy levels, less joint pain, and improved mood are things I now feel since adding this to my lifestyle. What exactly is in this drink that makes it so good? And why do so many other people like myself swear by it as something to include in your diet? In this article, I will explain what makes this unique drink so powerful to your health and a great recipe you can use to make your own drink.