BLOG: Ways to avoid shoulder injuries for swimmers
If you are a swimmer who wants to cut down on the risk of shoulder injuries, read Tom Heeley’s latest video blog containing ideas and exercises to follow
BLOG: Tips for stronger hamstrings and the reasons you need them
So how important is your hamstring strength, writes Lauren Dobson? Have you previously, or do you currently suffer with a knee injury, weak knees or recurring knee pain? A strength imbalance between your hamstrings and quads increases your risk of injuries, such as muscle strains and ligament sprains especially around the knee joint. The anatomy….…
BLOG: Bad back? Here are some tips to help
Therapist Lauren Dobson explains why so many of us encounter back pain and suggest some stretches to help reduce the symptoms
Blog: Why the ‘No Pain, No Gain’ approach is misleading
By Lauren Dobson There is an old saying knocking around that goes: ‘No Pain, No Gain’. Regrettably, some athletes misinterpret this and believe it means that any uncomfortable sensation can be worked through. Pushing through fatigue, muscle soreness and muscle pain is one thing. Understanding how hard to push yourself without causing any problems, is…
VIDEO: How to use our Active Roller on your glutes
The Active Roller is ideal to loosen any knots that can be found in the gluteus maximus (backside) and can also help alleviate lower back pain. This short and easy-to-do workout can really help free you up before or after exercise.
Six drills for a better squat
Drill 1: Squatting This is a fundamental movement skill. As children and babies we all squat, crawl and lunge but due to the demands of work and injuries through life, we lose the ability and mobility to execute these drills correctly, writes Tom Heeley. The stretches and drills I will examine in this set of blogs will…
Blog: How to make the best use of the off-season
Everybody needs a break in the off-season, whatever your chosen sport and whatever level you play at, writes Lauren Dobson. But when you return to action, what are the best ways to prepare yourself for the new season?
Blog: How to recover from a marathon
By Lauren Dobson It has crept up on us extremely quickly but marathon season has arrived. Most of the marathon athletes are panicking because they’ve not done enough training, are not feeling very confident and are cramming in the last few long runs in before the rest needed on the run up to the…
Blog: How to prepare for a marathon
By Tom Heeley Organisation You will be nervous and excited on the morning of your marathon, so you want to avoid any extra stress. Get all your race kit laid out the night before and make sure you know how and when you are going to get to the start area. Check parking or public…
Blog: Reduce the risk of injuries on the ski slopes
By Max Hartman If you’re heading out to the slopes this season to ski or snowboard, you can reduce your chances of injury and maximise your time on snow with these top tips. 1) Get strong: If you’re looking to head out to ski or board this January or February, it’s well worth getting into the…