Food is fuel. Have you ever heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’? Well, there could be more truth to this than what people give credit. Obesity has risen by 40% on a high carbohydrate, low fat diet, so it begs the question, what should we eat? Hopefully, this article will shed some light …
Are your gluteal group muscles just not coming to the party? Do you find when you exercise all you feel is the quad burn and back aching. Unfortunately for the big muscle that the buttock muscle is, it often seems to offload it’s distribution to our other muscles and joints. This results in several different …
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The Achilles, some may argue rose to fame alongside Brad Pitt in the Movie Troy, can be your worst enemy when inflamed and in pain. Anyone who has suffered Achilles Tendinopathy can agree that the pain and consequential hindrance from enjoying the activities that we like to do can get you down. Achilles Tendinopathy is …
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Pregnancy is such an amazing time and the changes your body goes through along the way are nothing short of incredible. It is important to help your body be at it’s best through good nutrition, hydration and staying active! Which brings the question, what exercise is safe to do through pregnancy? The first thing we …
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. Plantar fascia is a thick band that supports the arch of the foot during weight bearing. With overuse, the plantar fascia can become irritated or inflamed leading to the condition known as plantar fasciitis. Typically, there will …
Pain on the outside of the hip is a very common condition, accounting for 10-20% of all hip pain. It affects women more than men, up to 1 in 4 females over the age of 50, and can be present in both athletes as well as the sedentary population. But what causes the pain and …
Hip Bursitis? What is causing your hip pain and 5 tips to help you fix it Read More »
Morning Rituals – Win the Morning. Win the Day! These days, lots of us are overworked, under nourished, sleep deprived, and challenged by the concept of self-care (ain’t nobody got time for that). The truth is our lives are becoming convenience driven. This basically means that solutions must be simple, convenient, and dare I say …
Running is a great exercise for people of all fitness levels but if you’re looking to push your performance to the next level & hit some PBs, perhaps you’re overlooking a vital component. There’s a growing body of research evidence supporting strength training for runners as a means of preventing / reducing injury and improving …
“New Year..New You” – how many times have we heard this expression before? The start of the year is the perfect time to reflect, re-assess goals and work out exactly what you want to get out of the coming months. However many of us try to overhaul ourselves and our lives to come up with …
Stretching may not be the most exciting part of working out but doing flexibility work is just as important for a well-rounded fitness routine as strength and cardio work. Incorporating some stretching exercises into your workout schedule will help you improve flexibility, reduce tightness, and ultimately, make your workouts more efficient and safer. 1. Standing Hamstring …
