Our Sporting Life
Sport, Fitness and Health Magazine
Our Writers and Editors
You wouldn’t go to a journalist for legal advice, would you? And we don’t think you should take health and fitness advice from copywriters without qualifications either. So at Our Sporting Life, we work with qualified professionals in multiple areas of health, fitness and wellbeing to create content, share advice and bring you sound, accurate and scientifically backed advice. Here are some of the wonderful writers, editors and proofreaders involved.
Dr Andres Maldonado
Doctor
Andres Maldonado is a a doctor currently located in Venezuela and working at the country’s International Unit of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
Melanie Gilder
personal trainer
Melanie Gilder is a qualified personal trainer and dance teacher who specialises in female fitness. She works with clients to achieve improved fitness as well as weight loss.
UK Diet Statistics 2021
What are the Most Popular UK Diets in 2021? Almost two thirds of all Brits are on a diet most of the time according to
What are the Most Popular Motorsports in the UK 2021?
Motorsports are exhilarating and exciting to watch, allowing car and bike enthusiasts to see the best vehicles and drivers on the planet compete against each
Boxing Statistics UK – How Popular Is Boxing In 2021?
Boxing is a sport that has been around for years. Some people spend their whole life training to become the best fighter on the planet.
Running Statistics UK – How Popular Is Running In 2021?
Running has become one of the biggest forms of exercise around the world. It can reap fantastic rewards and health benefits for many people. We
Cycling Statistics UK 2021: How Popular is Cycling in the UK?
29% of all people in the UK cycle at least once per month with 16% cycling at least once a week, highlighting the popularity of
Football Statistics UK – How Popular is Football in 2021?
How Popular is Football in the UK in 2021? Football is the most popular sport in the world, with roughly 3.5 billion worldwide fans of
How Many Calories Do You Burn Playing Tennis?
Find out exactly how many calories you burn playing tennis, and how it can change based on your body weight and the type and level of tennis you play.
Climbing Statistics: How Popular is Climbing in the UK 2021?
Climbing Statistics UK 2021? Climbing is a challenging sport that requires strength, tenacity and willpower, but can be extremely rewarding for those who take part.
Hiking Poles – Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve been hiking, you’ve probably bumped into other walkers carrying poles. But what’s the point in hiking poles and do you even need them? Let’s take a look.
Reader Questions answered
What’s the point in planking?
It seems like the plank is amongst the most popular exercises, perhaps down to the competitive nature of social media users competing over who can hold theirs the longest.
But is the plank actually a worthwhile exercise and what are the benefits?
How much does a personal trainer cost and is it worth it?
If you’ve ever considered hiring a personal trainer for any reason, today’s reader question is likely to be an interesting one for you.
How can I burn 500 calories a day?
“What activity can you do to burn an extra 500 calories a day?” We put this reader question to a qualified personal trainer.
Our Research
UK Diet Statistics 2021
What are the Most Popular UK Diets in 2021? Almost two thirds of all Brits are on a diet most of the time according to
What are the Most Popular Motorsports in the UK 2021?
Motorsports are exhilarating and exciting to watch, allowing car and bike enthusiasts to see the best vehicles and drivers on the planet compete against each
Boxing Statistics UK – How Popular Is Boxing In 2021?
Boxing is a sport that has been around for years. Some people spend their whole life training to become the best fighter on the planet.
Running Statistics UK – How Popular Is Running In 2021?
Running has become one of the biggest forms of exercise around the world. It can reap fantastic rewards and health benefits for many people. We
Cycling Statistics UK 2021: How Popular is Cycling in the UK?
29% of all people in the UK cycle at least once per month with 16% cycling at least once a week, highlighting the popularity of
Football Statistics UK – How Popular is Football in 2021?
How Popular is Football in the UK in 2021? Football is the most popular sport in the world, with roughly 3.5 billion worldwide fans of
