I've always wanted to make a rope mat, but always thought it would be too difficult. Well, I can now say I've joined the ranks of the bread-making/gardening/puzzle-doing citizens and finally given it a go. And it's actually very straightforward.

Struggling to find the motivation to move daily?

Try adding a short stretch session to your morning or evening routine. Climb fit’s Claire Ayling runs through 8 of her favourite stretches designed to uplift your mood and kick start your day.

During these uncertain times, most of us have been confined to the four walls of our house. Our routine has become skewed, and we have either started working more or not at all, and this can really take a toll on your metabolism, energy levels and fitness levels.

To make sure you don’t knock yourself or anyone else out with your shoe funk, why not make yourself a pair of shoe deodorisers? These help to absorb the moisture in your shoes after a session and get rid of any nasty odours.

While exercise can be a compelling way of improving mood and reducing symptoms, the very nature of these conditions, unfortunately, means that those most likely to benefit from even a little bit exercise are often the least likely to be able to find the motivation or have access to the necessary support needed to overcome the numerous barriers we all face.

What’s actually going on with your body when you hangboard? Let’s jump in, and look at some of the science of hangboarding, and why exactly it helps your climbing

While staying safe and healthy right now equates to being socially distanced, maintaining your mental health is also a key player during this crisis. And, as so many of you know, mental health fluctuates dramatically when exercise is taken out of the equation

With any old scrap piece of wood, you can create a training tool in no time at all, that will keep those fingers conditioned - maybe even help them get stronger!

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