Training

Now that Summer has begun, we are all hoping for “good” weather. However, after the heatwave of 2018, we need to be prepared for it to be “too good”. When exercising outdoors during the Summer months it pays to be aware of heat – related problems and plan to avoid them. Here are a few […]

The Quadriceps group (commonly known as Quads) comprises of four large muscles in the front of the upper leg. They are: Vastus Lateralis (Outer) Vastus Medialis (Inner) Vastus Intermedius (between) and Rectus Femoris The Vastus muscles originate on the upper Femur (thigh bone) and Rectus Femoris from the front of the Ilium (hip bone). All

When we reach Menopause, usually in our late 40s or early 50s many of our biological processes change and find a new “normal”. This changing process usually takes a few years and affects all women in different ways. Periods cease, of course, muscles will shrink and heart rate drops. Therefore, some of these changes will

We often hear the terms Over and Under pronation, particularly with respect to running and running shoes, but what do these terms mean? And why are they important? OVERpronation means that your foot excessively rolls in when you land upon it. Your first and second toes, therefore, take most of the weight. Your shoes will

It’s mid-winter and very cold, particularly when most people have to do their training (morning and evening), so how can you stay safe and still train well? Here are a few tips and things to consider: Anyone with Asthma, Exercise – induced Bronchitis or Raynaud’s syndrome should speak to their doctor before exercising outside during

Proprioception: Proprioception is the sense of knowing the relative position of ones’ body in space. It is necessary to maintain posture and balance and helps us to co-ordinate movements. The information needed for the brain to know where parts of the body are located without the eyes seeing is provided by proprioceptors. These are located

Nobody likes to be injured but, unfortunately, it happens to most of us at some time. Overuse injuries are the most common and can sneak up on athletes then suddenly “go”. Often injuries can mean a few weeks when you are unable to follow your usual training routine but that does not mean that you

When we exercise and ask our muscles to do more work than they are used to, the microscopic fibers inside them tear apart. This “Microtrauma” is perfectly natural and is what enables us to grow stronger. When the muscle fibers are repaired by the body, they are built bigger and stronger so as not to

Our modern corporate working life means that many of us struggle to achieve a healthy work : life balance…….. Let alone a work : training : life balance! Whatever level or type of athlete you are, when also holding down a full-time job, there are a number of challenges facing you both physical and logistically,

Many of you will be approaching a holiday period or some time out of your usual routine over the next few weeks. Travelling, either for business or pleasure, can play havoc with your training programme if you let it. Here are some tips that may be useful: 1. Plan ahead. If you know when and