Target Muscle/s: Rehab for lower leg injury Sets & Reps: Progression from 5 to 20 Tempo: Progress from slow with pauses to fast continuous Frequency: Twice a week (or as per rehab plan) Rationale Many runners returning from injury assume…
Brits vowing to lose weight or shape up in 2019 have been offered advice on how best to stick to New Year’s Resolutions instead of falling at the first hurdle. The team behind online health and fitness site Vivotion.com have…
Q: “I’m keen to get into the outdoors over the winter and run, bike and hike. What tips have you got in terms of kit/other needs/ requirements?” Terry Jones, by email A: Admittedly UK weather in winter can be a challenge but remember there’s no…
Target Muscle/s: Erector spinae, obliques, rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis Sets & Reps: Static: 30 seconds. Dynamic: 12-15 reps Tempo: Static & Dynamic Frequency: Include in your two strength sessions a week Last month in Plank Variation 2 we looked at…
A new trend in sports therapy is sweeping the nation! Biokinetics began as a huge helping hand with South African rugby teams and is now available for the first time ever in the UK. Kate Hayes from the prestigious Ultra…
Chris Roberts, a Level 4 Rehabilitation Therapist and Sports Conditioning expert, has provided the below tips on behalf of cryotherapy brand Biofreeze on avoiding and treating tennis elbow. What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain around the outside…
Chris Roberts, a Level 4 Rehabilitation Therapist and Sports Conditioning expert, has provided these tips on behalf of Biofreeze and leading shoe in-sole brand, Sorbothane on avoiding injuries as you get older and reducing the impact of exercise on your…
Ramadan can be a challenging time for many fitness-conscious Muslims who are looking to build muscle and improve their physiques. Long hours of fasting without food and water require some smart planning with training and nutrition to be able to…
Target Muscle/s: Hips & Legs Sets & Reps: 10 reps for each version Tempo: Start slow, build up Frequency: As part of every warm up Rationale Although for some runners manage to stay injury free with nothing more than a…
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