Strenua's World

If you are a triathlete looking for quick way to wear your trainers, a parent of a young child, or just have trouble trying your own laces, Greeper Laces are an amazing new invention that enables the user to loosen and tighten laces with ease and they never come undone! Read our review, and watch our demonstration. Also find out how you can join Triple Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington in raising money for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Read our review of 9bar a nutritious new energy bar made with a unique mix of seeds. Each bar provides a valuable source of energy for both physical endurance and immediate impact, great for athletes and active people.

Looking for a deep tissue massage after training or competing in sports then read our review of HoMedics Compact Percussion Massager.

All the three main UK political parties seem to consider sport important to include in their manifestos, but I’ve set out to see which party has the most original inspiring ideas to get our country active.

Why do we ask and pay for advice and services from qualified, experienced professionals when we think we know better all along? As a sports instructor I’m annoyed when it happens to me, but I realise I can be just as guilty.

Creatine is a popular supplement used for increasing muscle mass and also recovery from exercise induced muscle damage. Now a study has looked at the effect of combining creatine supplementation and high-intensity interval training (HITT) on cardiorespiratory fitness.

Fruits have long been identified as a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, but now more fruits are being shown to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Effects on muscle performance, muscle fatigue and bone density along with anti-inflammatory and immune responses are being attributed to these ‘Super fruits’.

Canoe and Kayak Olympic, World and European Slalom champions are in Nottingham this week (28-31st May) for the European Canoe Slalom Championships. British paddlers are hoping to caplitalise on competing on home water.