Training

We all want to get the best out of our training routine, but sometimes a simple error can ruin all your hard work. Here are five common mistakes that you should try to avoid: Not allowing enough time to achieve your goals: Before starting out, take an honest look at your current fitness level and […]

Here are some brief notes about how the tissues of our body adapt as we exercise and increase the load upon them: Muscles – It has long been accepted that muscle cells grow when subjected to regular bouts of exercise followed by periods of rest. When fed with sufficient dietary protein they enlarge as a

Training Successful training is all about managing change. The body you have today is the product of everything that has happened to you since you were born. What you have eaten and drunk, your activities, injuries, illnesses, work and play. This is because your body is constantly adapting to the stresses and strains put upon

Food for Fuel What you feed yourself (food and drink) should fuel your body. Particularly if you want it to work for you. Inadequate nutrition can increase the risk of sports injuries by causing loss of muscle mass and bone density. It can also increase fatigue. Our bodies need carbohydrate and fats to provide energy

Whatever the activity, using well-fitting and appropriate equipment can prevent both accidents and overuse injuries. This applies to day-to-day life as well as sports. Any relevant protective and safety gear should also, always be used. Anything from Steel toe cap boots to Cycling helmets, Rubber gloves to Tennis shoes. All specialised equipment has a purpose.

In my profession it is important that I take regular training courses in First Aid. This will ensure that I am prepared to help my clients in the event of an emergency. We all hope that I will never need to use this training. How many of you are also aware of the simple, lifesaving

Many athletes will have a year that is typically split into an season and an off-season. For runners and Triathletes their season is during the summer but for many team sports (Football, Rugby, Netball) it’s the winter. At the end of their competitive season most athletes take a well-earned rest for a few weeks. But

The Big, or First toe, plays a vital role in our balance when standing and push off when walking or running. Up to 90% of the control of our foot comes from the flexibility of the big toe. As we push off, our big toe needs to extend. This tightens the plantar fascia across the

There are a number of muscles that can flex the hip joint – here is some information about the main three: Psoas, Iliacus and Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL). The Psoas (silent P) muscles are located deep in your abdomen (one each side) and are difficult to locate. It is classed as one muscle and is

The three Gluteal muscles are located in the buttock region. They are: Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus. As its’ name suggests, the Maximus is the largest and creates the rounded mass of the buttocks. Its’ fibers run diagonally starting from the base of the spine/top edge of pelvis and ending at the thigh