Laura Etko, ETKO Sports Academy

Lockdown dilemmas: Has all my gymnastics training gone to waste?

As our weeks in lockdown creep into double figures, many gymnasts are worried about loss of fitness. Panic sets in: Have all those hours of training gone to waste? How long will it take to get back to where I was before? Here are five tips for keeping on top of your training during lockdown: 1. Attitude Instead of dwelling …

Exercising in the great ourdoors

How much daily exercise should you be doing in lockdown?

Life in lockdown can feel pressured. Things have not slowed down for everyone; many of us are busier than ever before. We may be juggling family responsibilities with new ways of working. We might have taken on extra roles in our communities.  We could be anxious about loved ones.  All of which can result in overwhelm.  Striking exercise from your to-do list might seem like an easy sacrifice. Yet it’s the last thing you should …