As gyms closed and exercise classes ground to a halt during lockdown, the pandemic has meant many of us have moved our workouts from the gym to the home. But for many no gym = no workout and some of us are struggling to get enough exercise. With a plethora of home workout videos, classes and fitness plans available online,…
There are many reasons why you may have taken a break from sport and fitness: illness, injury, childbirth, or a change in lifestyle or location. Whatever the cause, it’s great that you’re ready to return and build it back into your daily life. To make sure you get the most from your new routine and can keep at it, it’s…
Training for and running a marathon can put a great deal of strain on your body. It’s a rare soul who can do either without picking up at least one injury. But running is so beneficial for mind and body that it would be a shame to avoid it just because you might hurt yourself. Instead, try and safeguard yourself…
Now that 2019 is well underway, how are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? If they included getting fitter and being healthier, how much exercise have you achieved? If you’ve stuck to your plan, congratulations, but if you’re one of the 80% who don’t, what can you do to make your goals easier to attain? Here are our top tips…
The first few months of the year signal the start of marathon training. Most UK marathons are scheduled for spring, so January to April see our streets increasingly populated with runners of all ages and ability. For some it will be their first marathon training experience while others will be seasoned pros. If you fit into either of these categories,…
In the modern age of rising obesity levels, we are never far away from a Government backed message about healthy eating and living. Key to this is the recommended 30 minutes of exercise per day, five days per week. Yet we aren’t told of just how common injuries can be when indulging in what should be health-boosting, lifespan-lengthening sports. Understanding which injuries are…
Depending on the injury you’ve suffered and the sport you play, you could, right now, be facing months away from the field. Coping with pain and restricted activity is tough enough, but if you’re away from your favourite sport field you’ll also lose fitness, mobility and stamina, which means once you’re ready to come back you’ll be trying to make…
From the twice a week gym goer to the elite sports professional, osteopathy can play a key role in treating sports injuries and preventing further injuries. Sports and osteopathy The fundamental concept of osteopathy is that the wellbeing of a person relies on the bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues working well together and we achieve this by moving, stretching…
You know that marathon training can be tough, but did you know that 60% of all runners report that they suffer chronic problems – those which occur over and over? If you’re marathon training then there’s no let up as you have to stay on course in order to be fit and fresh for the start line. Marathon training: When…
