John Smit, record-breaking rugby player and beloved ex-captain of the Springboks has agreed to join Saracens, the winning London rugby club that is proudly sponsored by Garmin.

John made the decision to move to the London club in the wake of the Rugby World Cup 2011 and his official retirement from the South African national side.

“I am delighted to have signed for a club widely renowned for ferocious work ethic and spirit on the field and for the unique way it treats people off the field,” he says.  Add a comment

The problem with owning your own aircraft is that you can’t land it at your house or on the beach. What! You can? Flying Unlimited’s Tony Gibson is a world champion powered paraglider who says you can fly anywhere (within the law).

What is powered paragliding?
Powered paragliding (PPG) is the ability to fly from flat ground using a motor to propel you into the air instead of having to run off a mountain and rely on thermals and ridge lift to stay airborne. Add a comment

Slack-lining. You may never have heard of this sport before, but it is fast becoming the hottest sport on the international adventure radar. And once you step into thin air alongside these death-defying athletes, chances are you’ll never be able to forget it. Jacques Marais got the story, the photos and a serious case of vertigo.

The line is just on 3cm wide. It stretches from a massive boulder to an anchor point atop a plunging, granite crag, approximately 30m away. Below it, there is nothing but a mind-numbing, 280m plunge to where tempestuous waves batter against the foot of the vertiginous sea cliff. Add a comment

The secret behind setting goals and sticking to them is having a solid plan that you can action immediately. Garmin Fitness teamed up with Adventure Boot Camp to offer women fun in the great outdoors.

Garmin Fitness’ Mich Letcher says Adventure Boot Camp is the most fun you’ll have while exercising. The four-week programme is designed to keep you interested while working out for an hour a day, three or five days a week.

Small groups of women exercise outdoors under the guidance of a qualified personal trainer. Women of all fitness levels can attend, and exercises include short-distance running, rope skipping, abs and core training, Pilates, obstacle courses, circuit training, weights, mat work, games and hiking. Add a comment