If you’re missing the gym, football pitch, badminton court, yoga studio or other sport, we’ve prepared a round up of some of the most interesting online sporting stuff out there. Hopefully one of these might take your fancy. It’s time to throw caution to the wind – nobody can see you in your living room so have a go at something you’ve never tried before – you may be a natural!

THE MORNING ROUTINE ALL BODY WORK OUT
PE with Joe Wicks, the nation’s PE teacher on Body Coach TV. Perfect to get going in the morning – streamed live at 9 am but you can watch on demand.
Joe Wicks

MENS HEALTH 3 WEEK MUSCLE BUILDING PLAN
Turn yourself into the Hulk in 3 weeks – requires dumbells but you could always improvise? Includes a move called the Russian Twist which looks like pure torture. Excellent stuff.
Mens Health

KEEPY UPPYS. LEARN FROM THE BEST
Guinness world record keepy-uppy champion Danny Magness shows you how. May require some outside space, or not, depending on how good you are….
Danny Magness

YOGA LESSONS
Find your inner Yogi with Tim Sinesi – just sign up and you’ll receive a free quarantine challenge video every day.
Tim Sinesi

MINDFULNESS
If your head currently feels like a washing machine on permanent spin, take a look at Head Space. You can trial it for free and it really is a masterclass in mindfulness, helping you concentrate on the here and now. It all helps folks.
Head Space

MUSIC!
We all need music at the moment, whether it’s to fuel your home workout, pottering about music for company, songs for the shower or a Friday night disco to blow away the cobwebs. Spotify has ALL the playlists. You’re welcome.
Spotify

Deodorants, body sprays, scent? We have everything you need to keep fresh and fragrant, and all of our products contain either the Rockface or Rockface Sport fragrance, both developed by perfumiers, with top, middle and base notes which develop throughout the day to keep you smelling fresh as a daisy.

The Rockface range includes:

48 hour anti-perspirant deodorant – tough on perspiration and guaranteed protection for up to 48 hours
Hypo Allergenic 48 hour deodorant – the only product in the range which is fragrance free, this deodorant protects for up to 48 hours and is truly hypo allergenic and suitable for the most sensitive of underarms. Team with Rockface Body Spray to get your hit of the Rockface fresh citrus fragrance.
Active Body Spray – spray liberally all over the body for a fresh citrus burst.

We also have Gift Sets containing a limited edition Rockface Eau de Toilette, packed with the signature Rockface fragrance and available exclusively from the online shop. Treat yourself or someone else!

The Rockface fragrance is a fresh, citrus scent with top notes of green apple, bergamot, mandarin and coriander, middle notes of jasmine, cedar leaf and muguet and a base of precious woods, musk and amber.

The Rockface Sport range includes:

48 hour anti-perspirant deodorant – guaranteed protection for up to 48 hours, with a special stain reducing formula meaning less white marks after application.
Body Spray – packed with the Rockface Sport fragrance, but with added ginger for freshness and zing.

A true pick-me-up for total body refreshment after sport. The Rockface Sport fragrance is a fresh green fougere scent with top notes of lemon, bergamot and mandarin, middle notes of spices and wood, and a base of amber, moss and musk.

Our skin saver bundle contains everything you need to get rid of all that dry, winter skin and emerge fresh faced for the spring.

Face & Body Scrub: Exfoliation is key to smooth man skin, but you don’t want anything too harsh that might irritate. Our scrub contains absolutely NO micro beads, but uses crushed walnut shells and ground rice, creating an exfoliating blend that is delicate enough to use on your face whilst getting the job done.

Energising Facewash: Infused with green coffee extract, our facewash stimulates and energises the skin, whilst balancing the complexion. It also contains oligopeptides derived from chickpeas which help to remove dead skin cells and combat the signs of fatigue, perfect for keeping your spring skin smooth.

Shave Gel: The ultimate shave gel for a friction-free shave, this gel delivers an extra-thick creamy foam with active cooling and moisturising ingredients.

Anti-Ageing Moisturiser: Formulated with Fucogel®, an anionic polysaccharide which soothes and moisturises skin, this rich, nourishing moisturiser also contains five essential minerals and radish root, a natural anti-bacterial agent, to leave skin looking and feeling truly moisturised.

The One Stop Skin Saver bundle is available exclusively from our online shop for just £10 including P&P (RRP £19.25).

Stay smooth.

“A recovery strategy vital to support both health and sport performance, during all stages of the training cycle is sleep. ” Dr Nicky Keay, British Journal of Sports Medicine

Sleep not only helps the muscles and body repair after exercise, it can also boost performance. Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep every night, professional athletes 10+, but are we doing it right? You need to wake up refreshed and ready to face the day, not exhausted from tossing and turning all night.

Immediately after exercise:

Warm down – stretching after exercise reduces lactic acid and therefore improves muscle recovery
If you can face it, finish your hot shower with a blast of icy cold water, dilating the blood vessels, helping to eliminate toxins.
Don’t go down the pub for a swift pint – alcohol floods your system with toxins which your body treats as a priority, leaving less energy for recovery

Drink water to rehydrate – water is our friend – remember – 2 litres and day, more if you are doing strenuous exercise
Protein intake before bed can help with tendon and muscle recovery, but cut out the caffeine and the alcohol, both of which are stimulants likely to keep you awake and counting sheep.

Before Bed:

Eat a banana! It contains melatonin which helps you fall asleep faster. Also a nice cup of tea – think calming chamomile or perhaps peppermint, and definitely nothing caffeinated.

Put your ‘phone down. A recent study in the US found that social media use 30 minutes before bed can be associated with disturbed sleep. If you’re regularly waking up feeling sluggish, get into the habit of locking up your devices!

The bed:

Whether you like a firm or soft mattress, memory foam, springs, or a hybrid of both, get the best you can afford, and don’t wait until it’s sagging in the middle to replace it. A mattress is an investment and should last you a decade or longer, so go for a reputable make with a home trial so you can send it back if it’s not right. Make sure your pillows are firm, your sheets are cotton and consider a mattress topper for the ultimate in luxury.

The pyjamas:

Swedish brand dagsmejan has invented an exceptionally breathable fabric to make snazzy sleepwear with stretch engineered waistbands and flat seams, the upshot being that fluctuations in your body temperature are minimised while you sleep and comfort is king.

Night night all.

Take a look at our TV ad….

“Don’t hide your true face,
Show your game face,
Your Rockface.
Wash, shave, moisturise, spray,
Rockface No Nonsense Skincare”

Show us your sensitive side and give our new All Weather Moisturiser Sensitive and 48 hour Antiperspirant Deodorant Sensitive a whirl.  If you suffer from sensitive skin, they’re the products for you and they’re now available from our online shop

Sensitive skin if you’re a man is no fun.  Not only is your face is exposed to the elements every day sending your epidermis into overdrive, but as you’ve decided to shear off your winter beard in readiness for sticky summer weather, you’re probably also shaving every day, piling on the skin irritation and sensitivity.

Rockface All Weather Moisturiser Sensitive – the devil is in the detail

If your face always feels like it’s on fire, extinguish the flames of sensitivity with new Rockface All Weather Moisturiser Sensitive.  It is paraben free and contains Tazman Pepper, a little devil of an australian natural ingredient rich in an anti-inflammatory called polygodial which has the ability to immediately soothe and calm sensitive irritated and itchy skin.

RRP £4.99 for 100 ml

Rockface 48 hour Antiperspirant Deodorant Sensitive – your summer office essential

Nobody enjoys the particular torture of applying deodorant to itchy, inflamed armpits, but let’s face it, unless you’re on some kind of trek in the mountains, throwing hygiene conventions out of the window and going deodorant-free in the office is a total no no, especially in the summer.

Say hello to Rockface 48 hour Antiperspirant Deodorant Sensitive, a new formulation without parabens, perfect for sensitive skin, with the premium Rockface scent, allowing the wearer to waft fragrantly round the office with complete confidence.

RRP £2.99 for 150 ml

Let us know what you think!

It’s a myth that sweat smells, in fact sweat is odourless (it’s just salty water), bacteria which live on the skin break down the sweat and it’s this process that causes the unpleasant smell. Certain areas of the body, such as the armpits & the crotch, tend to produce more body odour, as here the glands also produce proteins & oils for the bacteria to feed on.

If you think you have a body odour problem, there are simple steps to take:

Wash regularly and make sure you dry your body thoroughly. Use deodorant – we’ve had customers write in to say that Rockface 48 Hour Deodorant has really helped with body odour issues. Wear fresh clothes daily & wash your clothes regularly – and at the highest recommended temperature. Don’t overstuff your washing machine! Dry clothes quickly – bacteria can flourish in damp clothing. Natural fibres are better than synthetic.

Be prepared with an effective 48 hour deodorant, just to be on the safe side.

2019 is upon us, so manblog says “Get Sporty” with the Rockface Sport range – what better time to try a grooming range, packed with ingredients dedicated to sport.

THE SPORT RANGE:

Rockface Sport Showerwash contains turmeric, a natural anti-inflammatory which may help muscles to recover quicker after sport. Lather up and massage into your skin to revitalise and invigorate the body.

Rockface Sport 48 hour Anti-perspirant Deodorant offers 48 hour protection against wetness and odour, but also has a special stain reducing formula meaning less white marks after application. Packed with the new Rockface fragrance, blast your underarms for the ultimate deodorant protection and fragrance burst.

Rockface Sport Moisturiser contains Pronalen, a marine algae with intensive moisturising properties which is clinically proven to help rebalance the hydration and temperature of the skin after intense physical exercise. Ideal for use after sport, this moisturiser cools, replenishes electrolytes and rapidly hydrates, leaving skin soft and smooth. Massage gently into your face after showering.

Rockface Sport Body Spray is packed with the refreshing Rockface Sport Fragrance with added ginger to refresh, cool and provide major zing. The perfect finish to your Rockface Sport grooming regime, spray liberally for total body refreshment.

The Rockface Sport range is available from our online shop and major retailers including Waitrose and larger Tesco stores.

All 4 products are on special offer for just £10 (RRP £16) in the online shop .

Siberian temperatures outside and dry indoor atmospheres can produce dehydrated, rough and even scaly skin. If you’ve generally ignored skincare this winter and resemble a rhinoceros, you need to get cracking now so that your inner spring man self will emerge smooth and baby soft from its chrysalis, ready to take on the warmer weather.

EXFOLIATE It’s not a swear word and it’ll do you and your rhinoceros face (and body) the world of good. Rockface Face & Body Scrub is ideal – it’s gentle on the skin and contains crushed walnuts and rice to get rid of impurities and winter flakes. NB no microbeads whatsoever.

CLEANSE After exfoliating, use a gentle but deep cleanser to wipe away the remnants of winter. Our Energising Face Wash should do the trick. Infused with green coffee extract, it stimulates and energises the skin, whilst balancing the rhinoceros complexion. It also contains oligopeptides derived from chickpeas (who knew?) which help to remove dead skin cells and combat the signs of fatigue.

SHAVE There’s nothing like a good clean shave boys.  Our gel delivers and extra-thick creamy foam with active cooling ingredients.

MOISTURISE ‘But I don’t need a moisturiser’ we hear you cry. Schoolboy error boys. Your newly exfoliated non-rhinoceros baby soft skin has just had a massive shock in being revealed to the world and needs nourishment and protection more than ever. Our All Weather Moisturiser Sensitive is a good option. Perfect for your new baby skin, it is paraben free and also contains Tazman Pepper, a little devil of an australian natural ingredient rich in an anti-inflammatory called polygodial which has the ability to immediately soothe and calm sensitive irritated and itchy skin.

This is your new mantra – Exfoliate, Cleanse, Shave, Moisturise – read carefully, inwardly digest, and DO it. All the products mentioned above are now available as a bundle for just £10 (RRP £19.25) from our online shop here

NB Spring is also a good time for a bit of a clean out of your other grooming stuff. Have a good old look at your razor blades, shaving stuff, toothbrush, and anything else that might be past its sell by date on your bathroom shelf. Throw it away and replace. Cathartic stuff boys.

Winter’s cold temperatures and dry atmosphere can make skin dry, rough and even scaly (yikes). If you’ve generally ignored skincare this winter and resemble a rhinoceros, you need to get cracking now so that your spring self will emerge smooth and baby soft from its chrysalis, ready to take on the warmer weather.

EXFOLIATE – It’s not a swear word and it’ll do you the world of good. Rockface Face & Body Scrub is ideal – it’s gentle on the skin and contains microparticles to get rid of impurities and winter flakes.

CLEANSE – After exfoliating, use a gentle but deep cleanser to wipe away the remnants of winter.

MOISTURISE – ‘But it’s spring, I don’t need a moisturiser’ I hear you cry. Schoolboy error boys. Your newly exfoliated baby soft skin still needs nourishment and protection. Our All Weather Moisturiser is a good option.

This is your new mantra – Exfoliate, Cleanse, Moisturise – read carefully, inwardly digest, and DO it, when you remember, obviously!

Spring is also a good time for a bit of a clean out – no, we’re not asking you to get the Dyson out, don’t panic. It’s a good time to have a good old look at your razor blades, shaving stuff, toothbrush, and anything else that might be past its sell by date on your bathroom shelf. Throw it away and replace.

Cathartic stuff boys. Go for it!