Coaching Outdoors Blog

With so many definitions flying about, how do we know when it’s time to start Spring?

Decathlon have a reputation of providing good quality kit at low prices, but how do their premium Men's waterproof walking shoes (MH500) stack up against the competition after a year of heavy use?

I go all technical in this video as I walk through what to pack in your bag (and why) for a great (and safe!) day out in the hills.

With the summer bank holiday now behind us, the children stuck between the end of holiday clubs and the start of school, and more and more people wondering why they're still turning up when everyone else is off on holiday, things have that strange, 'week before Christmas' feel to them.

But now is the perfect time to check in on your progress for the year - check out our guide on how to take stock and set yourself up for a fantastic Autumn.

Want to know what to expect as you take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks?

Join Ant on this video walkthrough as he embarks on the challenge of this 40km mega walk, ascending Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.

With our Yorkshire Three Peaks charity walk taking place on Sunday 25th September, I wanted to explain why we're supporting Leeds Mind.

Time is the biggest input into everything we do, yet it’s also finite - we can’t grow more hours in a day, and our bodies and minds don’t react well to increasing the proportion of time we spend working, so the key to getting more done is being more efficient with the time we have.

Why do I coach outdoors?

This is a question that, to be honest, I’m not asked as much as you might think!

The difference between a business strategy that genuinely motivates you to achieve your vision, and one that gathers dust on the shelf is all down to how you approach it. I have put together some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years for making sure that you create (and actually implement) something is aligned truly with where you want to go, and that will inspire others to buy into the journey.

What you need to do when out on the hill to help to unburden yourself, counter the overwhelm, and ensure your time out on the hill leads to positive breakthroughs, transformative journeys and real results.

For most people, the association between walking outside and improved mental health became starkly evident during the pandemic. However in the past few years, scientists and doctors have been slowly uncovering and quantifying the benefits that the outdoors has not only on people’s health, but also their effectiveness at, and enjoyment of work

Here are 7 reasons why you should log off, put on the walking boots, dress for the weather and head for the hills.