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From around 5 years old and up to about 18 years old, children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Children should take part in activities, which allow them to strengthen their bones and muscles.
Table tennis/ Ping pong is fun and competitive sport that you can spend your time enjoying as an individual, a pair, as part of team or even at home with your family!
Abdominal muscles, or ‘Abs’ are part of our core muscle group. Our core muscles play a huge part in our day-to-day life.
Plyometrics are a fun and effective variation to a daily strength training workouts. Plyometrics is all about jumping and used to be called 'jump training'.
The New Year has started and many of us are thinking it is time to engage
It may not seem appealing to start exercising in the winter months but exercise really benefits you in many ways – not just physically! Exercising can boost your mental and physical health. You may find that you soon look forward to exercising!
Given that exercising in winter seems to be a less popular activity, here at Newitts we have compiled a list of sport and fitness equipment that you can use at home to keep you and your family moving and get some physical activity without having to leave the house.
Lacrosse is a competitive sport and often seen as the fastest game on two feet. It is a dynamic sport, with requires skill, speed and strength. The object of the game is to use a stick with a net on the end to catch, carry, and pass a ball...
At Newitts.com you can shop with confidence when searching for the right netball post for you!
Water safety is one of the most important skills that children learn. By learning how to swim and feel comfortable and safe in the water, swimming aids are great tools to help you along the way.
Soft play areas can be created in all sorts of environments such as schools, parties, homes, gyms etc. They are a great way to stimulate children either through active activities or calming sensory equipment..
Today we are going to have a look at which goal would work well in your back garden.
A firm favourite and great value water bottle at Newitts.com is the ZILAND HYBRID WATER BOTTLE. It is an easy-squeeze 1-litre water bottle designed for ultimate hygiene.
We are going to have a quick look at racquetball here. Many people choose more common racquet sports over racquetball. A lot of people think that racquetball will be difficult to learn or fear that they will get hit but in fact racquetball is one of the easiest racket sports to learn.
Tchouckball is quite a new sport that came about in the late 1960s. It is seen as a combination of handball and volleyball. It is the fastest handball sport in the world.
The majority of rugby aids are from Centurion. Centurion is a UK based premium Rugby brand that manufacturers most of its goods in the north of England, from fitness training equipment, rugby balls and rugby clothing to tackle bags and shields.
Water aerobics is a low impact exercise that both increases your endurance and strengthens your muscles. It can be great fun and you can challenge yourself. It is an exercise for all.
There are many different ways that you can create/lay out your pitch at a range of affordable prices.
With the increasing amount of obesity in children by the time that they are leaving primary school, there is a great need to promote all types of sport at school. Sport really needs to be prioritised before the situation deteriorates anymore.
As our lifestyles are becoming more and more sedentary and more inundated with technology, a great number of us are probably not getting enough activity per week or per day even! This blog includes information about football training aids that you can get to get for you,
Dodgeball is a fast and furious game where two teams throw balls at each other while trying to avoid being hit themselves.
A gymnastic mat is one of the most important gymnastic accessories. It is a really useful to be able to practise rolls, handstands etc. safely. They also provide comfort and a safe environment for people who are training.
At Newitts.com we sell a variety of different rounders sticks. When looking for which stick to buy, customers often wonder whether to get a metal or wooden stick. rt is used to take the sting out of the hit.
A bit of history …
Today’s golf game came in 15th century in Scotland
The 18-hole course was created at ‘The Old Course’ in Saint Andrews in 1764!
Have you ever given much thought as to which sports are popular in the UK?
Here are some of the UK favourites:....
It is recognised across the UK by a number of health authorities that we should try and walk around 10,000 steps a day. In reality the average person only does 3000-4000 steps.
Trampolining is a popular competitive, Olympic and recreational sport. In competitions, men and women compete separately. Trampoline routines can be done as an individual or in pairs.
Swimming has a huge number of benefits and no matter how fit you are, you can easily start swimming to a level suited to your needs.
You don’t have to do everything at once. If you do, you may find you loose interest in exercising very quickly. If you start simply, you are more likely to enjoy yourself and also keep yourself safe by preventing injury.
A MYZONE belt is a new innovative heart rate-based system. It monitors heart rate, calories and time exercising that converts into MYZONE effort Points (MEPs), with a focus on rewarding effort rather than fitness.
It is a strength and cardio workout in one with loads of great benefits. Boxing works out your whole body. It will improve your general fitness and also help to improve your agility, balance, coordination and reactions.
To loose weight by exercising you will need both time and effort. If time is an issue, it may be good to choose a great calorie burning exercise.
Exercise is both good for you and your baby and it is thought that exercise during pregnancy will help with late pregnancy and labour. Exercise during pregnancy is a great way to get used to gaining weigh in pregnancy and how your body changes shape.
Gyms have many benefits. They often have the latest fitness machines and equipment. They can be social and they can help you to achieve your fitness goals. However they can be a costly outgoing in your monthly budget.
Listed below are some of the top reasons why you should consider adding a walk into your daily routine.
Half marathons are becoming more and more popular and there are events most weekends across the UK. If you are looking for a challenge it might be something for you, especially if you have already tried a 5k or even 10k.
On this blog we have compiled a list of fantastic swimming aids, which are part of the Speedo ® Learn to Swim Range. These products have been designed to encourage your little ones to swim and to love it.
A quick guide to spinning
• Spinning is a fantastic way to get healthy and fit.
• It can be done in all weather conditions.
• You do not need a helmet
By using a gym ball regularly, you can make your whole body stronger! Gym balls really focus on instability and by adding one to your gym work out; it makes you use all of your muscles to remain stable!
An introduction
There are two types of volleyball games:
1. A 6-a-side indoor game
2. Beach volleyball played in pairs
A beach is a popular destination for a holiday during the summer. Beaches are a great wait to burn of some steam and get some of the all important physical activity ticked off.
With the holidays fast approaching, it is worth having a think about what activities you can busy your kids with so that they are not always glued to their technology or cooped up indoors everyday.
What is a triathlon?
A triathlon is an event combining 3 sports. These are swimming, cycling and running and are done in that order. The distances of these 3 sports vary.
Being aerobically active has many benefits: it lowers your blood pressure and increases good cholesterol.
A kettlebell workout is a really accessible physical activity and it is one that you can do from the comfort of your own home. Kettlebells are ideal for a quick workout when you do not have much spare time.
This is page is a brief introduction to strength training and the types of equipment that is available to you here online at Newitts.com.
Squash is a very fast game that needs speed, skill and a relatively good level of fitness. The squash ball can get to speeds of 170mph! It is a high intensity sport and players can burn over 1000 calories an hour!
Table Tennis came about in the 1880s when lawn tennis players wanted to play indoors in the winter and so they adapted their game.
Zumba is a type of exercise, which was created by a Colombian dancer and cyclist Alberto Perez during the 1990s.
The thought of running can fill many of us full of fear and dread, especially if we are not in good shape or are unfit. Current guidelines are encouraging us to try and work on the Couch to 5K.
Whether you are a keen sport enthusiast or like a little bit of gentle exercise now and then, swimming is a sport suitable for all.
As our lifestyles are becoming more and more sedentary and more inundated with technology, a lot of us are probably not getting enough activity per week or per day even!
We are all know this time of the year. Too many mince pies and good food and the dreaded time to think about shaping up.
Are you struggling to think of what to get someone in your family this Christmas?
Have you ever considered adding tyres to your workout routine?
Gymnastics are believed to have come about from the Ancient Greeks.
Ballet is a popular and versatile dance activity, which enables the participant to work on many skills such as their coordination, flexibility, posture and strength.
With being well into the second week of the school holidays, parents can often feel worried that their children will spend a large part of their summer watching the TV, using their phones, gaming and will have a rather inactive and sedentary summer holiday.
The size of football goal that you choose for your football games and matches is a very important decision to make.
Pilates and Yoga are often classed together but in fact are quite different workouts. In this blog we will start off by having a look at Pilates and Yoga individually.
Nike has been a leader in the fitness industry for a number of decades now and the company has had an immense amount of success during this time! We are going to have a look at some of the greatest achievements in Nike’s history here.
In this blog we are going to look at the benefits of running, how to start running, common questions and we will tell you all that you need to know to get on track to a more active you!
Sunday League Football is hugely popular across the whole of the UK and many people search online about how to get involved.
Being able to swim is considered an essential life skill . The benefits of becoming a proficient swimmer are endless, not to mention the safety aspects.
We at Newitts.com are firm advocates of dog whistles and are going to show you why on this page. We will explain how dog whistles work, how you can use them with your furry-friend and what types of whistles you can find online.
The Davis Cup begins next week and serves as a great inspiration to young tennis players. In 2015, Great Britain won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 after Andy Murray beat Belgium's David Gloffin to clinch the title.
In 2016, the county of Essex was praised by the Sports Minister for being the only county in the country to include squash in its annual Schools Games event.
The England cricket team are currently away in India for the ODI Series, which began on Sunday.
Swimming is one of the best exercises for keeping fit and it can also help you to lose weight. There a number of different swimming strokes which all work different areas of the body,
Choosing the right squash racket will affect your performance on the squash court, so it's essential to make the right choice.
Whether you're out on the hockey field or playing indoor hockey, finding the right hockey shoes to protect your feet while playing is essential.
Whether you are a beginner netball player or you've been practising netball for a number of years, in order to improve your game it is essential to practice regularly.
If you're just starting out in boxing, the first piece of boxing equipment you'll need to buy is a set of boxing gloves.
Netball started out as a form of basketball before it evolved into the game we know today. The history of netball stems right back to 1891, where it evolved originally from the game of basketball.
The cricket season is currently taking a hiatus and many amateur cricket players may be enjoying a well-earned break, but Newitts is here to remind players it's not time to sit on your laurels just yet!
Obesity in children has become an increasing problem, and has highlighted more than ever the fact that our children's health and fitness should be a top priority.
Children and families can get so much out of a trampoline. It provides hours of instant ready-made fun, a chance for children and adults to improve on fitness levels, and it can also improve motor skills.
Weight training has become an important part of a work-out, and these days it's not just reserved for men. An increasing number of women are investing in weight training in a bid to improve their overall fitness.
Choosing the right badminton racket for you is a personal process, nobody can tell you which is the right racket to choose, you have to spend time testing a variety of rackets before you find the perfect match.
The Olympic Games 2016 in Rio continues and following last weekend's 'Super Saturday' which saw Britain's Mo Farrah win his third Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 metre sprint.
Boxing is currently in full swing at the Rio Olympics 2016. Below Newitts takes a look at the changes boxing has made over the last 4 years since London 2012, and provides a short guide to boxing at this year's Olympics.
Olympic clothing has changed a great deal since the very first Olympic Games took place in Athens in 1896. Over the decades, sportswear design has been adapted to suit the many different varieties of clothing we see on athletes today.
It's the tennis season and with Wimbledon just round the corner, now is a great time to brush the dust off your racket and get out on the courts!
Wearing a pair of goggles when swimming is essential, but many people struggle to find the right fit to achieve maximum comfort and performance when in the pool.
Cycling has increased in popularity over the past decade thanks to events such as the Tour de France 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games which helped to dramatically raise the profile of the sport across the UK.
With the Rio Olympics 2016 fast approaching, Olympic swimmers will be busy sourcing the very best swimwear and swimming equipment to see them successfully through the Games.
Since Pep Guardiola was picked to replace Pellegrini as the new Manager of Manchester City Football Club, there has been speculation regarding whether he is the right choice for the club.
With one in three children obese or overweight when they leave primary school, there is a growing need for physical education (PE) to be prioritised in schools.
The Rio Olympics 2016 will be the first Games to feature Golf and Rugby 7s. Both sports were accepted back into the Olympic movement in 2009, and since then, there has been speculation on what the new inclusions will bring to the Olympics.
The Rio Olympic Games 2016 is swiftly approaching and in preparation for the huge event, Olympic athletes will already be following a strict diet and exercise regime to enable them to perform at their very best at the Games.
Jamie Vardy could never have predicted his incredible rise to fame. Playing in the Conference for Fleetwood Town in 2012, four years later and he has just signed a new £80,000-a-week contract at Leicester City.
As the English rugby team travelled to Swansea on a dreary day in 1882, few could have realised the importance of the occasion. England's subsequent victory against Wales sparked the beginnings of a tournament that has since become the pride of the northern hemisphere.
The world is still buzzing from the news of Johanna Konta's recent semi-final achievement in the Australian Open in Melbourne. Newitts takes a look below at Johanna Konta's achievement and what it could mean for women's tennis in the future.
In July 2015, the government launched a consultation document to tackle the fall in sport participation across the country. Sports Minister Tracey Crouch stressed that funding must be better targeted towards the drop in people participating in regular exercise following the post-2012 Olympics surge.
On 15th of December 2015, millions of people watched as British Astronaut, Tim Peake, launched into space aboard Principia and became Britain's first official astronaut to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).
Staying fit during the winter months can prove difficult. As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, it's hard to find the motivation to actually leave the house. The thought of attending an exercise class or the gym, or going for a run in the cold becomes far less appealing.
This week, Stuart Lancaster left his post as England’s head coach by mutual consent. The decision followed his poor performance in the Rugby World Cup 2015, which saw England knocked out of the tournament at the pool stages after defeats to Wales and Australia.
Exercising post-birth can be a complex issue, particularly if you've had a difficult labour. Many mums are keen to return to their pre-pregnancy weight too quickly following birth, so it is important to take the necessary steps to ease back into exercise sensibly.
News emerged earlier this month to confirm that the postponed fight of Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko will take place a month later on 28th November at the Espirit Arena in Dusseldorf.
Many people are unaware of the affects that dehydration can have on your body. When we exercise, our body has the potential to lose over one litre of fluid an hour, depending on how long and hard the exercise regime.
The Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to kick off this Friday when England play Fuji at Twickenham Stadium. The Rugby World Cup is the largest global sporting event behind the Olympic Games and the Football World Cup, and it is estimated that around 3 million fans will travel to the games from across the globe.
PliFix Grass Marking Tufts are synthetic plastic marking strands of grass implants for marking out pitches. In addition, they also have lots of uses outside sports markings.
Jessica Ennis-Hill has just enjoyed a momentous and remarkable comeback at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing, winning the Heptathlon Gold.
The Premiership has just kicked off for another season, and my husband took my 6 year old son to his first proper football match to watch Leeds United versus Burnley.
Despite the UK's recent success at the World Swimming Championships 2015 in Russia, recent reports have shown that the number of people in the UK who swim regularly is declining.
In July, Ironman UK took place in Bolton and Lancashire. Training for this type of event takes incredible physical and emotional willpower, and athletes taking part will have to make many adjustments to their lifestyle and diet.
Bicycle commuting is becoming popular amongst those seeking a more active and environmentally friendly method of getting to work.
Rory Mcllroy is currently out of the 2015 Open due to injury, after totally rupturing his ankle ligament playing football with friends.
Swimming has never been my strong point, with hindsight, I wish I'd spent more time as a child getting to grips with what is essentially a life skill.
As we approach the end of the school year, many parents will be looking forward to a well-earned break, but whilst time off from school is important for a child's wellbeing, it is equally important you keep your child active and healthy.
The tragic death of Australian cricketer, Phillip Hughes, in November 2014 has led many people to question the safety of cricket. With The Ashes 2015 cricket tournament set to begin next week, Newitts takes a look at how Hughes' recent death has affected safety standards in cricket moving forward.
As the end of the school year approaches, many teachers, parents and pupils will be looking forward to a well-earned break, but whilst its healthy to take some time out, Newitts.com is actively encouraging teachers and sports coaches to start thinking about sporting commitments for the year ahead.
Last week, FIFA finally lived up to its notorious reputation, with a number of senior FIFA official’s arrested and charged with money laundering, racketeering, bribery and fraud. In short, the FBI have finally investigated what millions of football fans have known for some time, that FIFA officials have been using the organisation's influence to line their own pockets.
Speedos have increased in popularity in recent years with professional and amateur swimmers both keen to invest in a piece of professional swimwear that offers a host of benefits other swimming brands simply cannot compete with.
Once you've purchased the right cricket bat to suit your needs, the next step is to prepare it for use and to learn how to maintain it. There are two steps to preparing a cricket bat, oiling and knocking it in. Take a look below at Newitts' step by step guide to these two processes.
Jonathan Brownlee is amongst many thousands of athletes who are currently training for forthcoming triathlons, the difference is he is currently world champion, having recently triumphed at the 2015 World Triathlon Series in Auckland!
Choosing the correct size of bat is vital for young cricketers to ensure proper technical development. Making sure the bat is not too long or too heavy is important to ensure that the cricket bat does not hinder correct stroke play and good technique.
The Rugby Sevens tournament is currently in full swing, with the sixth leg of the series set to take place in Hong Kong later this month. But, if you're a rugby fan, do you prefer to watch Rugby Sevens or Rugby Union? We take a look below at the reasons why Rugby Sevens has become so popular.
Whether you're an amateur, a local team player or a professional snooker player, there is always room to improve your game.
Sport is compulsory for students up to the age of sixteen, but the amount of time devoted to it can differ depending on which type of school you attend.
In recent years image has become an important factor in today's society, due to pressure from photo shopped models, magazines and social media websites. Due to this we see a different diet plan or workout every day on how to get that beach body in 20 days.
With the winter months in full swing, many youngsters (and big kids alike) will be crossing their fingers for snow this January in the hope that they can dust off their sledge and hit the nearest slopes for some festive fast-paced fun. From the traditional wooden slatted sledges to today’s super-speedy plastic sledges,
Running is one of the greatest ways to lose weight and is also one of the best cardiovascular exercises you can do. Adding a weight vest to your everyday run has many benefits.
Skipping has a wide range of physical benefits, one is that it improves your cardio fitness. Plus, it improves your co-ordination because you have to time your jump with the rope, it also helps with your balance and rhythm.
Tag rugby is a non-contact version of rugby that is fast paced and suitable for men, women and children. Tag rugby is used by teams as a training method but is also used for fun. It allows young children to play rugby before contact because it’s safe and enjoyable.
Injuries are the fear of every athlete as they can have a big knock on effect in a physical and psychological way. Getting a stress fracture means you could be out of training for 2 months.
Hula hooping is a great way to have fun and workout at the same time as well as making good physical benefits. One of the benefits is the fact that it helps flexibility through the steady rhythm of moving your hips back and forward, originally designed for fun when it was first invented by the Ancient Greeks and has evolved into an effective workout that has a great benefit to help you lose weight.
The Ab Wheel (also known as an abdominal wheel), is a great piece of equipment to have as it offers a full abdominal workout with just one simple exercise. Plus, there are a lot of benefits to using the ab wheel because it works all of your core including your obliques once you get experienced enough to do so.
A calorie is a unit of energy. It is a measurement of how much energy there is in food we eat. Knowing the calories in our food helps us to balance the energy we eat and the energy we use.
Staying in shape when travelling can be a challenge, with your daily routine thrown out of balance it can be difficult to find the time to work out. However there is one simple piece of equipment you can use to keep your level of fitness up while you’re on the road.
Gym fads come and go but one training technique that has been doing the rounds over the past few years is TRX training, and it looks as though it is here to stay thanks to its fast results and overall body toning.
You may ask what is a Battle Rope? Or you may know everything about them but wanting to take your training to the next step
Coaching qualifications are necessary to recognise an individual’s learning, authority, knowledge, and progress through the pathway but it’s often said that nothing beats experience – the experience of spending time hosting sessions and interacting with players.
Opportunities are plentiful for potential coaches. A career in football coaching is no longer the exclusive domain of former professional players, or those who have been in the game for decades.
