Train like a Professional Footballer

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Last month we released an article named Eat Like A Professional Footballer – it was really popular, so we have commissioned the final part to this mini-series; Train like a Professional Footballer. With expert tips from Daryl Richards (read more about Daryl at the bottom of this post) – eat healthy and stay strong. Introduction Football (soccer) is a fast paced game... Read More

Tiger Woods Interview – 1990

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Take a look at this fascinating video documentary of a 14-year-old Tiger Woods in 1990. The interview with Transworld Sports, reveals his near unchanged personality, when compared with present day. Tiger, under enormous pressure from his Dad and his own phenomenal ability is staggeringly self-assured.  Read More

The Indian Maharadja

The Indian Maharadja Field Hockey

Introduction With the remarkable success of London 2012 still shining brightly in our minds and specifically for me the memorable progression of both GB (field) hockey teams, the emergence of a new hockey brand was too great a temptation not to review – introducing The Indian Maharadja. The Indian Maharadja is a dutch hockey brand originating from the 1980′s which... Read More

In Detail: BMW Cruise bike

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The way we choose to navigate around the city is at a turning point. At any one given time you can spot a mass of enthusiastic peddle pushes weaving their way around a chosen path – the way they interact with this sphere is different. Further reinforcing the need to own an instrument that can handle the every day stress: bring forth the BMW Cruise bike.   Combining sleek... Read More

David Beckham x Adidas Photo Booth

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Just when you thought David Beckham couldn’t be anymore of a legend… Unsuspecting members of the British public were asked to show their support for Team GB by stepping into a photo booth themed around Adidas ‘Take the Stage’ at Westfield Stratford City, only to have David Beckham appear from a hidden section of the booth.  Read More

Nike “Find Your Greatness”

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Another excellent initiative from Nike, launched just moments before hopefully the London 2012 Olympics will be inspiring sportsmen and women across the planet – is the Nike “Find Your Greatness” campaign. The crux of the message is to inspire athletes of any ability to achieve their own personal goals in sporting competition at any level. The Nike+ digital... Read More

Nike Mercurial Vapor 8

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The journey with the Nike Mercurial boot began in 1998 during the World Cup in France. Sported by the most destructive striking force of that generation, Luis Nazario da Lima, known to most as Ronaldo, the boot design was sparked to life with a typically mesmeric performance. An oft-used cliché ‘the ball glued to his feet’ had never been more apt as the destructively elegant... Read More

Nike Barbershop

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In a game where team kit and branding are uniform, the players freedom to express themselves visually resides in two main elements – their choice of boots and in their grooming. Already leading the way in boot innovation, colour and design, Nike have decided to address another much discussed aspect of footballer visage; namely their hairstyles. #gallery-4 { margin:... Read More

Nike Tailwind Running Shirt

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As the warmer months approach, Ape to Gentleman seek the finest running-wear to see our readers through the summer. Our search culminated with the new Nike Tailwind Short-Sleeve V-Neck Running Shirt, our recommended top of choice for runs during balmy summer evenings. As always with Nike they have married style, functionality and comfort perfectly. 85% Dri-FIT polyester is blended... Read More

Jon Denoris x The Refinery: Groom Boot Camp

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Celebrity trainer Jon Denoris of Club 51 and one stop Men’s grooming emporium The Refinery are delighted to announce the launch of ‘Groom Boot Camp’. Designed to give the groom some love when everyone’s eyes are on the bride, the uniquely tailored 14 or 28 day fitness and nutrition plans are guaranteed to get any man feeling and looking his best for the big day. The bespoke... Read More