Are you too old to exercise? How 70-year-old Joan beat arthritis and replaced medication with nutrition and strength training
Think you’re too old to take up exercise and turn your life around? It’s never too late, and we’re about to prove it. At 70 years old, Joan MacDonald decided she did not want her health to keep narrowing her world. She had been overweight, easily out of breath,...
Improving athlete performance: the piece of professional kit all sports teams should know about
With professional athletes and sports teams, one thing everyone involved cares about is performance. That’s why aspects like the medical team, training and equipment are very important. Top performance requires three elements: good health – including mental wellbeing - physical capacity, meaning the athlete is doing the...
New Year, New Bra: a sports bra shouldn’t see its birthday
How long should a sports bra last? Short answer: not as long as most women think. Even if it still looks fine, the support inside a sports bra breaks down over time through washing, sweat, and repeated movement. When the...
Breasts are barriers to women exercising: where sports bras fail modern women
In a previous blog we talked about the crucial role of exercise, including weightlifting, for preventing prevalence of cancer and improving post-treatment outcomes, as well as increasing bone density and improving our quality of life at a later age. With benefits like this, you would think there’s nothing left to stop people from working out. Unfortunately, studies...
Support at Altitude: Tigers Eye Takes on Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest and Kilimanjaro are worlds apart, but the challenges are real, sweaty, and unforgiving. Despite all that, two women trusted Tigers Eye through all of it. Keep on reading to find out just how tough these mountains are to climb, and what...
Weightlifting, menopause and bone density: Why exercise is crucial for women
Being able to lift heavy weights feels great (thank you endorphins), but have you ever stopped to wonder what the physical benefits are for women (apart from getting stronger)? It turns out, it’s crucial for longevity! Let’s get straight into...