Category: Hints & Tips
New Start for the Old Boys
September saw the beginning of the new Squash season. As always, the season curtain raiser took place at the New Curry Centre and, as you can see, the heat was too much for some… The 1st team started their campaign with arguably the hardest fixture of the season. They travelled to West Worthing with a ...
Squash Your Size!
Early last year the first Squashercise class at Bluecoat Sports was held. Since then there has been a real change in attitude towards the ‘manly’ game of Squash. When looking through the glass-backs onto courts 1&2, you could be forgiven for thinking the game was all about testosterone, hard hitting and shouting. Squashercise started as ...
Bluecoat beats, DJ’s & Pirates of the Caribbean
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without – Confucius Dre Dre Beats Tour is my weapon of choice, a birthday gift from my amazing wife, but a gift that keeps on giving. This is my second pair of beats headphones, my inaugural pair, the pair that you baulk at the ...
A Squashed trip to Tennis…
As a young boy, much like many others, I was sent off by my parents for Tennis lessons. Little did they know however, I had my mind made up already. Whenever a Squash player connects with a Tennis ball, that ball is sent over the net, over the fence, over the net of the court ...
Bluecoat’s Healthy BBQ Plan
So you’ve been training religiously all over winter and spring for that HOT SUMMER BOD, right? Yes of course you have…minus a few cheat meals, glasses of vino and cheeky chocolates here and there. We’re all guilty of falling off of the #eatclean #attackthefat #beastmode wagon but ultimately, the idea is to get fitter ...
Are you running the Barns Green Half Marathon? Why not?
Member James Sanderson isn’t an Olympic athlete, nor a Commonwealth champ, but he has just signed up for his first half marathon. Here he gives us some inspiration to get up and start planning for that first long run, talking us through his preparation for this year’s Barns Green Half Marathon… Have you always been ...
Jermey Luff: “I crave burgers, kebabs and coffees after a Triathlon”
We caught up with Bluecoats member and Triathlete Jeremy Luff who has completed at over 10 different triathlon events and also happens to be a personal trainer, Spin class instructor and an award winning competitive Judoka! As busy as he sounds, Jeremy gave us a moment to reveal all about his top triathlon tips, his training routines and ...
Is it really the most important meal of the day?
As soon as you wake up you’re checking Facebook, Twitter, your emails, the news, the baby, the goldfish and whatever else needs your attention. Then you’re thinking about just a few of the gazillion things you have to get done that day. That all leaves you with not much time to think about breakfast, let ...
Why Shower Before Swimming?
It’s a common question many swimmers ask – do I really need to shower before getting into the swimming pool? The idea of showering before jumping into a giant bath may seem redundant to some. But that quick wash in the shower is actually really important. Showering removes dirt, sweat, personal care products, and other ...
Why Dark Chocolate Can Be Beneficial To Your Health
Chocolate comes from cocoa, which comes from a tree. That makes it a plant. Therefore, chocolate counts as salad. WAIT! That might have been a slight exaggeration, so do not run to your local shop to stock pile masses of Dairy Milk just yet. But we have found plenty of reasons why dark chocolate can ...
