Training

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

Foam Rolling has become very popular as a form of Self massage, but what does it actually do and is it worth it? As discussed in a previous post, Fascia is a layer of connective tissue under the skin that envelopes all our muscles and organs connecting every part of our body together. The fascia

D.O.M.S. is the soreness we feel in our muscles a day or two after a high intensity workout that our body is not yet used it. All athletes can be affected, from beginners to elite. The micro-trauma suffered by the muscle fibres during exercise causes this soreness as the body repairs itself and builds stronger