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Introduction Restoration of strength is arguably the most vital aspect of a rehabilitation plan and is a major part of strength &...

Introduction Periodisation can decrease the risk of overtraining and injury, allows for maximising strength capacities, speed elements...

Introduction Training within different seasons can alter for everyone. Some may find that their highest training load occurs over the...

Introduction Foam rolling the shoulders can drastically improve someone’s posture as well as speed up recovery from injury. We put so...

Introduction The latissimus dorsi muscle, commonly called the ‘lats’ is a large muscle located on your back, and like other muscles (see...

Introduction 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...

Introduction Foam rolling the hip flexors may not be something you have previously thought about but suffering from tight or sore hip...

Introduction The Iliotibial band (IT band or ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs longitudinally along the outside of your...

Introduction 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...

Introduction The quadriceps muscles are powerful stabilisers of the knee and are engaged in many upright activities including running,...

Introduction Learning how to foam roll calves has gained popularity over the years as a tool to relieve tense muscles and work out...

Introduction Regular exercise and performance can result in microtrauma, which is a small amount of damage to the muscle. The resulting...

Introduction First aid is defined as the ‘help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available’. The Health...

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress...

Introduction Pain is a general term that describes uncomfortable sensations in the body. It usually signals an injury or illness and...

Introduction Now, with Cambridge Half Marathon this weekend, and many of my clients participating for fun, to achieve self-set goals or...

Introduction When life becomes too overwhelming, your hobbies can help you relax. Doing something you enjoy outside of work and life...

Introduction Scientific research makes clear that sleep is essential at any age. Sleep powers the mind restores the body and fortifies...

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...

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...