Sports

Winter holidays conjure cosy images of powdery snow, tree-topped mountains, rosy cheeks and marshmallow-blanketed hot chocolate in an alpine lodge… and a festive pair of crutches?

A holiday helps refresh and recharge your batteries but it’s also a good opportunity to kick-start your fitness regime. Personal trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read is on hand with ideas and inspiration for holiday exercises.

The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) are hugely excited to announce the renewal of its partnership agreement with insurance consultants Watkin Davies. 

When it comes to exercising regularly, it’s sometimes hard to stay motivated. Could the colour of your clothing help? Behavioural psychologist Judi James explores the power of colour psychology and how your choice of colours could make or break your fitness regime.

Mention world famous cycle races and one in particular springs to mind. Or two if you’re from Yorkshire.

Following a successful first year, the next round of the Allianz Sport Fund is now open, with further application windows set to take place later in 2022.

Gain the power to make a real difference! - £50k Has been made available

Summer will soon be in full swing and the motivation to look and feel good seems more heightened.

When generating excitement both during and in the build-up to an event, social media can be a powerful tool if used effectively. Take a look at what you can do before, during and after your event to create a buzz and get your audience talking online.

Before the event

By its very nature, sport is unpredictable. Anything can happen - that’s why we love it so much. But now the daylight hours are shorter and with the potential for unpredictable weather greater, risk identification, control and management can be increasingly challenging at this time of year.

Joint pain can occur anytime throughout the year, but in the cold and wet months of the winter you may find it harder to cope with.

Although a change in the weather will not cause arthritis, it can worsen the symptoms, says GP and musculoskeletal expert, Dr Alasdair Wright.