Where would we be without friends? So you’ve moved to a new city, and you’re looking to meet people because the city is a scary place. It’s easier than you think to make some friends, all you need is a little bit of confidence and faith. Maybe a few quid too! It’s a scary thought to be completely in …
Why repetitive exercise is a waste of energy and time
Exercising for the sake of exercising? Why do we do this? It’s weird and it’s certainly not cool. We all know that for the majority of adult exercising is for aesthetics not health. And that’s what the fitness industry frequently propagates. I bet our neanderthal ancestors weren’t fretting about their post work spin session or the size of their arms. …
Why FUN should be the nation’s ‘New Year’s Resolution’!
It’s coming to that time of the year when the Quality Streets start to add up and the general population of Great Britain set out to make the next year of their lives the fittest and healthiest year yet!… We say ‘year’ when really we should be saying ‘month’. January is right around the corner, and so is the ‘new …
What does a Rabble session look like? – With Samantha
Samantha came across Rabble four years ago, when she was new to London, looking to get fit and make some new friends. “London can be a lonely place, even though it’s brimming full of people, but it suddenly felt a lot more homely when I rocked up to my first Rabble session.” Fast-forward to November 2018, and Samantha’s officially been …
Our biggest Intercity Games EVER!
The dust from this year’s Intercity Games has finally settled, and what a Games it was! The weather was perfect, we achieved a record breaking turn out of competitors and there wasn’t one player that didn’t earn that delicious, three-course meal that followed! After some time catching up with fellow Rabblers from across the country (and globe!), the day kicked …
What happens on a Rabble training course?
One of the questions we get asked the most is “What happens on the on-site training course?” and “Am I qualified?”. Sit back, and relax as we reveal all! Once you’ve signed up: So, you’re excited, you’ve paid, you’ve got your train ticket and your place on the course is secured, (woo congratulations!) but what happens next?! After …
MEET: Alasdair Blyth – One of our longest serving fun-makers!
Who are you? I currently work with Primary school children in an after-school club and coach different sports sessions at lunchtimes in schools across Edinburgh. Basically, all I do is play games and have fun all day! I love my work! I first came across Rabble in Manchester when I went along to two of Kieran’s sessions and I absolutely loved …
MEET: Sarah O’ Donnell – 6 months as a Player!
Who are you? I’m Sarah and I’m an Irish lass recently moved to Edinburgh, well I suppose six months isn’t thaaat recent but you get my drift! I have a keen interest in travel, hiking and just generally getting outdoors so I thought Edinburgh, with the Highlands and the rest of Europe on it’s doorstep, would be a good location …
MEET: Cassie Keen – Police officer to Fun officer!
Who are you? Hi, my name is Cassie. I was a Police Officer for 30 years and I am now fortunate enough to be retired, and running my own Rabble sessions! (For anyone trying to work out my age, let me help you… I joined when I was 10) 😉 “I was a Police Officer for 30 years…” How did you …
MEET: Tracey Jones – 47 years young!
Who are you? My name is Tracey Jones, and I’m the Instructor at Rabble Calne! In 2014 I decided that I need to do something about my ever-increasing weight. I embarked on a low-calorie diet and after six months I had lost 6.5 stone. My weight loss made me think about my career, leading to me resigning from my job …