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Providing high quality boxing equipment for over 70 years, when you choose Leone 1947, you're choosing experience and quality. With tried and tested products that span a number of disciplines, Leone's range is essential for anybody that is serious about contact sports. Find out just how they came to be synonymous with boxing with our guide.

Donjoy knee braces are the industry standard in providing protection and support to the knees during physical activity, giving athletes the confidence to push themselves without the fear of injury. These knee braces can boost both support and safety for the user, but these benefits are jeopardised if the proper care and attention are not taken in the sizing process.

If you live in the city, you might think that kayaking is one of those things you simply cannot do. Recently, however, there has been a huge rise in the popularity of urban kayaking. Taking advantage of Britain's vast network of canals, urban kayakers are getting great exercise while exploring their cities.

At one point or another, everyone has experienced some sort of pain, stiffness or inflammation as a result of a sports and exercise injury, or just from everyday wear and tear of the body. Likewise, everyone knows that feeling of instant relief you can feel from simply rubbing or placing pressure on the affected area.

If you've been thinking about choosing a FlipBelt Running Storage Belt but want to know whether it works then read our review. I've been using a FlipBelt for over a year and I know all of the ins and outs, advantages and disadvantages.

Most runners know the bittersweet feeling of having to rest – you know that you have to rest in order to improve but at the same time not running can leave you feel a little antsy. In this edition of my Marathon Training Diary, I'll be focusing on this dual relationship that exists between runner and rest.

August is here and the lucky ones are grabbing their sun-cream, throwing their sunglasses on and heading off to the airport in pursuit of sand, sun and fun. Armed with desktop fans and ice-lollies at lunch time, the rest of us are resigned to the best part of Summer spent battling the tubes in the hope of a strong air-conditioned carriage.

When you're training for a race, you need to run as regularly as possible. What are you supposed to do, however, when the weather just won't play ball? In this week's marathon training diary I have a look at the 5 things that every runner needs to do in order to beat the elements and make the most from their regime, whatever the weather.

I am a failure when it comes to running. If I wasn't, every one of my runs would be more successful than the last and I would be one of the fastest people in the world! Fortunately, you can own your imperfections and use them to your advantage, find out how with this week's marathon training diary.