Getting Started

Get started with exercise safely whatever your fitness level or health condition. Articles cover warm-ups, sport-specific training, supplements, coaching standards and insurance considerations.

Applying Common Sense When Playing Sport

Skip the injury setbacks by using common sense when you start playing sport and building up gradually instead of overdoing it.

Are You Wearing the Right Footwear?

The right shoes for your sport protect your body and improve your performance, so don't overlook this crucial piece of equipment.

Body Building: Supplements and Protein Drinks

Most bodybuilding supplements aren't regulated for safety, so know what actually works before spending your money.

Children and Sport: When to Begin

Most parents wonder when their child is ready for organised sports, here's how to tell if yours is physically and emotionally prepared.

From Amateur to Professional Sportsman

Making the jump from amateur to pro sports requires more than talent and determination, here's what really matters.

Getting Fit: What You Need to Know

Start exercising 2-3 times a week with an activity you enjoy, then gradually increase intensity to build fitness.

Gym Induction: What to Expect

Your gym induction covers medical checks, facility orientation, and workout planning to get you started safely.

Holiday Insurance for Outdoor Activities

Standard travel insurance often won't cover adventurous activities like skiing or scuba diving, leaving you at risk of massive medical bills.

Home Gym Safety

Make sure your home gym equipment is safe and stable before you start training.

Music and Sport Don't Always Mix

Why listening to music during sport might be putting you at risk, not helping your performance.

Nutrition for Endurance Sports

Fuel your endurance training with proper hydration and nutrition to avoid dehydration and maintain energy through long workouts and races.

Personal Safety and Sport

How to stay safe while exercising outdoors and not let abuse stop your fitness routine.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Basics

Check your sports safety knowledge with this 15-question quiz covering equipment, injuries and best practices.

Safe Exercise with Heart Problems

Working with your doctor to exercise safely after a heart condition diagnosis helps improve circulation and reduce health risks.

Safe Exercise: Warming Up and Cooling Down

Warming up and cooling down prepare your body for exercise and prevent injury, soreness, and heart problems when done right.

Safe Sports for Kids

Sports help kids build confidence and stay fit, but make sure coaches are qualified, equipment is safe and there's proper adult supervision.

Safety Checklist for Sports Coach

Help coaches prevent injuries with this practical safety checklist for training sessions and matches.

Sports Coaching: Safety and Responsibilities

Coaches need enthusiasm, safety awareness, and strong communication skills to guide athletes effectively and responsibly.

Sports Insurance

Sports insurance covers your medical costs and lost income if you get injured playing sport, plus protects you if you accidentally injure someone else.

Sports Nutrition: General

What you eat and drink directly affects how you train, compete and recover in sports, so here's what athletes need to know about nutrition.

Supplements: Slimming Pills

Diet pills and supplements claim to burn fat or suppress appetite, but they can't replace proper nutrition and exercise for lasting weight loss.

Training for Competitive Sports

Get fit enough to compete by joining a sports club where coaches teach you proper training, nutrition and techniques for your sport.