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General
MVP open events: where we have tested during April and May.
In addition to testing aspiring young athletes at secondary schools and clubs, MVP has been hosting open events across the UK, to give local athletes and teams the opportunity to test like an elite athlete and receive great insights into their athletic potential. Read on to find see who was the most powerful, who was the strongest and who was the fastest.
The history of fitness testing: how it has guided our decision making at MVP
There is not much documented about the origins of human assessment and exercise testing in a sporting context. Read our brief overview of the history of fitness testing to see how it has guided our decision making at MVP.
Have you remembered your water bottle today?
Becoming a better athlete starts with a water bottle. You might laugh and think that becoming a great athlete is all about the training, working hard and good coaching. This is all part of it, but it starts with you and your water bottle! Read on to find out why.
How has Covid-19 changed the country's views on obesity and fitness?
Covid-19 has been a wake-up call to an obese nation. Now we’re emerging from the crisis, how have attitudes to fitness changed?
How might the calories in your takeaway stack up if the government does introduce a cap?
Public Health England has just issued guidelines on limiting the calories in takeaway food. Is that enough to tackle the obesity crisis in the UK?
Why wellbeing programmes will be the biggest employee benefit after Covid-19
Covid-19 has made everyone much more aware of their physical and mental health. From now on, it’s wellbeing programmes which employees will see as their greatest benefit.
How to find motivation for exercise
Finding motivation can be hard when it comes to exercise. That’s where a goal and rewards system can come in handy.
Four common myths about obesity
Despite more of us being classed as obese, misconceptions around obesity persist. Here we debunk four of the most common obesity and weight loss myths
Why exercise might contribute to the treatment of poor mental health
As the UK faces the ‘ticking time bomb’ of a mental health crisis, how might exercise contribute to the treatment of a range of conditions?
Why your employees are more likely to stay loyal when you have a workplace fitness plan
Half of employees want their company to take a greater interest in their health and wellbeing. Having a fitness programme in place could help, and could keep your employees loyal to you.