With today’s fast paced society, post-workout recovery is an often overlooked (but very important) aspect of fitness. See if this scenario sounds familiar: you have one hour to finish your […]

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Baseball, amongst most other “seasonal” sports, is seldom seasonal in today’s youth population. I find more and more young athletes are becoming injured because they are involved in a single […]

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Fitness has evolved over the past 10 years.  Personal trainers have also evolved as the industry has undergone changes.  The public has become more educated about the importance of recreational […]

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With over 9,000 affiliated gyms and a reported 2 million members worldwide, CrossFit is an increasingly popular workout routine. With its combination of strength training, plyometrics, speed work, Olympic and […]

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Millions of people suffer from lower back pain. This is not surprising if we consider our 21st century lifestyles and how we spend most of our days. Most of us […]

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When it comes to mind recovery from injury, I believe that it is as much about the mind as the body. Alternative and holistic are not always terms used with […]

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Climbing and your fingers The higher the level of climber, the greater the chance of climbing injuries. And one of the most common injuries known to climbers is an injury […]

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Proprioceptive exercises are great for anyone who has suffered an injury. Particularly if the injury has led to a loss of strength or instability. Instability or a lack of balance […]

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Back pain Chronic back pain has many effects on day to day activities. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be painful and troublesome. Driving in your car […]

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Stretching before and after exercise has long been accepted as good practice but, there is evidence to suggest that stretching should be an activity in its own right. When we […]

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Killer heels – they are the wardrobe item of choice for the woman who wants to look powerful, sexy and confident, but while those added inches can make you feel […]

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We all know that exercise is good for you. But it isn’t always that easy. Physiotherapist Sarah Babbs gives some top tips on keeping fit from the comfort of your […]

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