Olivia Freeman4 days ago1 minSTRENGTH PERIODISATIONIntroduction Restoration of strength is arguably the most vital aspect of a rehabilitation plan and is a major part of strength &...
Olivia FreemanMay 32 minPERIODISATION; THE BASICSIntroduction Periodisation can decrease the risk of overtraining and injury, allows for maximising strength capacities, speed elements...
Olivia FreemanApr 192 minWINTER TO SPRING TRAINING TIPSIntroduction Training within different seasons can alter for everyone. Some may find that their highest training load occurs over the...
Olivia FreemanApr 42 minSHOULDER FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction Foam rolling the shoulders can drastically improve someone’s posture as well as speed up recovery from injury. We put so...
Olivia FreemanMar 182 minLATISSIMUS DORSI FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction The latissimus dorsi muscle, commonly called the ‘lats’ is a large muscle located on your back, and like other muscles (see...
Olivia FreemanMar 42 minUPPER BACK FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction If there’s one area that foam rolling works best for, it’s the upper back, also known as the thoracic spine (Tx). We spend a...
Olivia FreemanFeb 182 minHIP FLEXOR FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction Foam rolling the hip flexors may not be something you have previously thought about but suffering from tight or sore hip...
Olivia FreemanFeb 42 minILIOTIBIAL BAND FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction The Iliotibial band (IT band or ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs longitudinally along the outside of your...
Olivia FreemanJan 212 minHAMSTRING FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction It is natural for your hamstrings to feel a bit tight and stiff after training. Use of a foam roller can really help to ease...
Olivia FreemanJan 72 minQUADRICEPS FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction The quadriceps muscles are powerful stabilisers of the knee and are engaged in many upright activities including running,...
Olivia FreemanDec 24, 20212 minCALF FOAM ROLLINGIntroduction Learning how to foam roll calves has gained popularity over the years as a tool to relieve tense muscles and work out...
Olivia FreemanDec 10, 20212 minFOAM ROLLINGIntroduction Regular exercise and performance can result in microtrauma, which is a small amount of damage to the muscle. The resulting...
Olivia FreemanNov 26, 20212 minEMERGENCY FIRST AIDIntroduction First aid is defined as the ‘help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available’. The Health...
Olivia FreemanNov 12, 20212 minSTRESSStress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress...
Olivia FreemanOct 29, 20212 minPAINIntroduction Pain is a general term that describes uncomfortable sensations in the body. It usually signals an injury or illness and...
Olivia FreemanOct 15, 20212 minPRE-RACE PREPIntroduction Now, with Cambridge Half Marathon this weekend, and many of my clients participating for fun, to achieve self-set goals or...
Olivia FreemanOct 1, 20213 minHOBBIES AND ACTIVITIESIntroduction When life becomes too overwhelming, your hobbies can help you relax. Doing something you enjoy outside of work and life...
Olivia FreemanSep 17, 20212 minSLEEPIntroduction Scientific research makes clear that sleep is essential at any age. Sleep powers the mind restores the body and fortifies...
Olivia FreemanSep 3, 20212 minMOTIVATION!We all know that being active and participating in a regular workout program is good for our mind, body and soul. But sometimes it can be...
Olivia FreemanAug 21, 20212 minTHESE FEET ARE MADE FOR WALKING…So, how many of us can truthfully say we regularly go for walks? I know I can’t, but that’s before I became the owner of two little...