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Yes, scuba diving is one of the most mesmerising adventure pursuits out there. But just how do you make the most of it? Marine biologist Dr John Reuben, who has racked up over 500 hours of scuba diving in expeditions across the world, has the answers.
Replace grunting with laughter, pain with fun and lifting with bouncing – welcome to the bounce revolution.
There’s something to the bounce craze that has really, ahem, taken off. Here are 10 reasons why hitting the trampoline is even better than the gym and why doing it will make you fitter for any sport.
You know how they say two minds are better than one? Well, the same can be said for fitness classes, too.
After all, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut by going to the same old classes or doing the same routine and allowing things to get stale. So then, try one of these classes fusing various disciplines and ideas into one.
Find out what went down when 72 teams battled it out in the most ferocious form of netball to hit the Copper Box Arena.
England's journey to netball Commonwealth Games gold (Sky Sports)
The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year awards are in their 31st year and, on Thursday, England Netball could win Team of the Year. In light of their nomination, Tamsin Greenway, Pamela Cookey and Serena Guthrie tell Sky Sports about the journey to Commonwealth Games gold and what winning the award would mean.
Fast5 All-Stars championship: Favourite rule changes (Sky Sports)
Whether it's the opportunity to shoot outside of the circle in the three or five-point zone, press the golden buzzer for 120 seconds of doubling your points, or tagging on and off with rolling substitutions - British Fast5 All-Stars championship is a world apart from traditional netball.
Sharni Layton returns to the netball court to say farewell (Sky Sports)
Sharni Layton is the name that became synonymous with netball. She has a personality and voice that became bigger than it. She’s an Australian defender who was named international player of the year in 2016 and 2017, a double world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Her charisma and glittering career earned her a loyal fanbase known as the 'Sharni Army', making her retirement from international and domestic netball in July a bitter pill for fans to swallow.
George Fisher on why she's going home to benecos Mavericks (Sky Sports)
Moving back to Mavericks is a move George Fisher made with heart and head. It’s the place where she learnt her netball and it will also bring her closer to the University of Hertfordshire where she is doing a degree in Sports Studies.
England lost 52-47 to Australia in their first rematch since the Commonwealth Games final in April.
The Roses suffered against a fierce Diamonds side at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in New South Wales, 157 days after their Commonwealth Games victory.
Sara Bayman, Tamsin Greenway and Karen Greig give us their expert opinions on which players to look out for from England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa on the eve of the Quad Series.
We are used to seeing her on the court but former England player Sara Bayman is moving into the coaching ranks and, as she tells Sky Sports, her first steps into ruling the roost, and not just the court, have been an eye opening experience.
Lucy Harris has moved from one Midlands franchise to another after departing Superleague champions Wasps for Severn Stars.
Shooting-sensation Kathryn Turner will be looking to continue her Manchester Thunder legacy alongside up-and-coming mid-courter Amy Carter, after the pair were confirmed as the franchise's latest recruits for 2019.
Sirens Netball have signed Australian U21 player Gia Abernethy and announced the return of captain Claire Maxwell for the upcoming season.
For the first time England enter the Quad Series ranked higher than ever before. They'll face Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as preparation for the World Cup step up.
Netball icon Tamsin Greenway gives us her top tips on how to make yourself an all-rounder. Ahead of Red Bull Switch Up, which will grace London's Copperbox Arena on 17 November, we asked Tamsin to give her advice on how to improve every part of your game.
Traditional seven-a-side netball may not be for everyone, but there are loads of different forms of the sport that might just give you the challenge you’re after.
Why netball is clearly better than basketball (Red Bull)
Line the players up side by side and they might all be tall and boast pinpoint accuracy, but their games are worlds apart. Netball focuses on an entire squad, not one superstar, and that’s just one of the reasons why – whether you’re playing or watching – professional and amateur netball players think its the better sport.
Which netball position should you play? (Red Bull)
Are you a superstar shooter, masterful mid-courter or dogged defender? If you don’t know your calling on the court yet, we’re here to break it down for you. And even if you think you’ve got your netball position nailed, maybe you’ll be inspired to put on a different bib the next time you play.
8 things only netball players will understand (Red Bull)
If you’re part of the inner circle that hash it out on the netball court every week, you’ll know that some people don’t quite get the game, let alone the inside tricks and unspoken rules that dominate the sport. So let’s intercept those misconceptions and laugh at the unique things that only netball has to offer.
England prepare for Australia in Commonwealth Games final showdown (England Netball)
The Roses will take part in their first ever Commonwealth Games final against the Australian Diamonds on Sunday.
Their historic victory against Jamaica this morning means England will be leaving the Gold Coast Games with at least silver medals around their necks. Like England, the Diamonds are yet to concede a single match in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
England set for semi-final against Jamaica (England Netball)
England will take on Jamaica in a blockbuster match in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games on Saturday morning. The history between third and fourth in the world is speckled with emotional wins and losses for both sides. Many will be thinking back to the 2014 Commonwealth Games semi-final, where the Roses left Glasgow without a medal after a shock loss to the Sunshine Girls. However, this time, 'it's different' says shooting sensation Helen Housby.
England’s Commonwealth Games journey (England Netball)
It’s been much anticipated, and the first week of netball at the Commonwealth Games hasn’t disappointed. We’ve seen 34 gripping matches where bodies have been put on the line, every emotion laid out on the court and never-before-seen results. Let's relive the Roses journey so far...
GC2018: England vs Uganda preview (England Netball)
The Roses have kicked off their Commonwealth Games campaign with the ideal start after securing two victories from two, against Scotland and Malawi. On Sunday morning, they’ll take on Uganda in what’s expected to be another highly physical match. Natalie Haythorthwaite and Kadeen Corbin tell us their expectations for their third game.
Team England, the athlete’s village and medal hopes (England Netball)
During the Commonwealth Games the 12-strong squad that make the England Roses form a wider team – Team England. When Team England took part in the very first Games in Hamilton back in 1930, England topped the table with 25 gold medals. Eboni Beckford-Chambers and Beth Cobden reflect on what it means to be part of this historic group of athletes, where they hope to add to the medal tally.
Geva and Jodie: fifth and first Commonwealth Games (England Netball)
To be selected to represent your country for the Commonwealth Games is no small feat. Whether it’s a momentous fifth Games as it is for star defender Geva Mentor, or your first like it is for Jodie Gibson, the excitement and sense of honour never fades. Hear what they have to say about being on the Gold Coast.
7 netball players to look out for at the 2018 Commonwealth Games (Red Bull)
As the only multi-sport event where netball is showcased, the Commonwealth Games is a big deal for netballers and supporters alike. Seventy nations and territories will flock to Australia’s Gold Coast for the 2018 Games, with 6,600 athletes set to compete across 23 sports when the tournament kicks off on April 4.
5 of the best ways to start playing netball (Red Bull)
Netball has never been more popular, with record levels of participation across the UK. Hundreds of thousands of players unleash their competitive side and take to the court week in, week out. If you’re interested in being one of them, but don’t know where to start, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Team Up for women's sport
Find out how women's sport is on the up thanks to the Team Up initiative. I spoke to Sally Munday, CEO of England Hockey, Charlotte Edwards (former England Cricket captain), England Netball player, Sasha Corbin as well as Hockey hero, Alex Danson about how to get more girls playing sport.
England Netball Spring 2016 print magazine - digitally
This online version of the Spring 2016 magazine has so much; from a TRX fitness feature to why you should try Nets, the newest version of netball, and highlights of the latest international test series. The fitness piece saw me getting turned into a gif while trying out this new TRX fitness trend.