Sport and Fitness Blog

Welcome to the Cooke household, where the only thing more frequent than laundry loads are the celebratory shouts of "And Cooke wins again!" (even if it's just a game of tag).  We're a family obsessed with sports, and our lives are a constant, exhilarating (and often slightly chaotic) relay race.

Our house is a training ground, you won't find a living room filled with pristine furniture – it's more like an obstacle course for pre-game stretches and rugby tackles that leave a permanent dent in the throw pillows.  Whistles blow more often than the kettle, water bottles outnumber teacups, and the loudest cheers erupt not just for professional athletes, but for the epic backyard battles our little (and sometimes not-so-little) athletes wage.

If you're looking for a blog that celebrates the messy, sweaty, and utterly heartwarming world of sports, then grab your water bottle and join the Cooke Clan!  We'll share our adventures, tips, and triumphs (and maybe a few meltdowns) as we navigate this hilarious, heart-warming journey of raising a family fueled by pure sporting passion.

Rugby League's Sin City Showdown: NRL and Super League Head to Las Vegas in 2025

The neon lights of Las Vegas are set to be illuminated by the thunderous clashes of Rugby League as the NRL and Super League prepare to take the world by storm. This is a groundbreaking move that promises to redefine the sport's global footprint, the NRL and Super League have announced that an epic showdown will take place in the heart of Sin City on Saturday 1st March 2025.

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Taking a Break from the Gym: Recharge and Reset - Weeks 4 & 5

Just wanted to give you a quick update on my fitness journey.  For the past two weeks, I've been on a bit of a gym hiatus.  We took a little mini break to London to watch our rugby team, Warrington Wolves. in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, and with all the fun activities and exploring, there wasn't much time for my usual gym routine, although there was a lot of walking involved, which of course i tracked in the MyWellness app. 

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Taking the Leap: A Busy Mum’s Path to Fitness

As a busy mum, life is a juggling act of managing schedules, attending to the kids, and trying to keep the household running smoothly. With a never-ending to-do list, it often means putting everyone else’s needs before my own, and it's easy to let personal health and fitness take a back seat.

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Fueling Young Athletes: The Power of Nutri-teen Shakes

In the world of youth sports, the importance of proper nutrition cannot be overstated.  As young athletes engage in rigorous training and competition, their bodies require a balanced intake of nutrients to perform at their best, recover quickly, and support healthy growth and development.  This is where YSN Nutri-teen shakes come into play, offering a convenient and effective way to meet the dietary needs of our budding sports stars.

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Our Review of Youth Sport Nutrition Nutri-Teen Shakes

YSN Nutri-teen shakes have been making waves in the world of youth sports nutrition offering a convenient and tasty way for young athletes to meet their nutritional needs.  Our 13 year old son Charlie has a very active lifestyle, takes part in a variety of sports and is part of a number of teams including Rugby League, Rugby Union and Rowing so we came across Youth Sport Nutrition and after reading about their products we felt that they would be a great addition to Charlies diet and routine.

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