As part of the build up to the Olympics this year, SportsCover Direct will be publishing a series of blogs shedding some light on some of the lesser known Olympic sports and showing how you can get involved! There are four main mountain biking disciplines; downhill, 4-cross, cross-country and endurance. Cross-country mountain biking is […]
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Top 5 Scuba Diving Destinations
The Maldives When you think of clear turquoise oceans you immediately think of the Maldives and because of that reason the Indian Ocean offers a beautiful spot for scuba diving. With manta rays, sharks, turtles, schools of fish and colourful reefs there is plenty to see whilst you are underwater. You can even stay […]
Should we all be commuting via bike?
We all know that commuting to work on a bicycle is a lot healthier than driving or catching public transport but an American survey recently published has reaffirmed that bicycle commuters are the healthiest. The study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology found that in Britain those who drove to work had higher […]
Trekking – Must-Dos
There is nothing more glorious than getting out in the countryside on a trekking adventure. Before heading out though, there are a few things to remember. To ensure you get the best out of your trek consider these 10 must-dos when heading outdoors this year. 1. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Your trip is more likely […]
Kitesurfing – Common Risks
We rank kitesurfing in our group 2 medium-risk sports so although it is not unsafe, it is best to be aware of the things below in order to reduce of risk of injury. It is also important to make sure you are covered so take a look at our kitesurfing insurance policy which will cover […]
More about Extreme Sports
Extreme sports have been gaining popularity since the 1990s when the term ‘extreme sport’ was adopted by marketing companies to promote the X Games, a freestyle competition for skiers and snowboarders, and the Extreme Sports Channel was launched. A phrase attributed to Ernest Hemmingway may trace the origins of extreme sports in the 1950s, he […]
Football – Most Common Injuries
Hamstring Strain When sprinting it is possible to overwork the hamstring muscles and stretch them beyond their limits causing the muscle tissue to be torn or strained. This injury accounted for nearly 40% of Premiership injuries in 2004/5. You are less likely to sustain a hamstring strain with a proper warm up which allows […]
Horse Riding – Top 10 Treks
Horse treks are a brilliant way to unobtrusively explore the world around you. Fantastic fun and good exercise, it is unsurprising that more and more people are growing to understand the horse culture. Whether you are an experienced rider or just beginning, you can find a trekking adventure to suit you. However, regardless of your […]
EHIC: Do I also need travel insurance?
A common misconception of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is that it guarantees free medical treatment within Europe much as you would expect from the NHS in the UK. Because of this many who have one will decide not to take out travel insurance for their trip. However, this is not necessarily true. In […]
Running Safe
Alexa is a keen runner who loves to run long on the trails. She’s also a Running Coach at On the Run Health and Fitness and has a passion for helping people to fall in love with running and making improvements to what they can achieve. Alexa is writing a series of blogs for SportsCover […]