The start of a new year is often a time for us to think about making changes in our life and improving health is number one on many people’s priority list. If you are suffering from recent or long-term sporting injuries, why not make this the year you take action to investigate your symptoms and…
Home has become the new gym for many of us as we adapt to the new social distancing rules set out by the UK government in response to Covid-19. Ways to exercise at home In a previous blog, we discussed different ways that all of us can continue to exercise with the new restrictions in…
While our thoughts may be turning towards springtime, and the promise of lighter nights and warmer weather, it’s easy to forget that we are still in the depths of winter. At this time of year, the weather can quickly turn icy, snowy or stormy and these bouts of winter weather are often accompanied by an…
So, how are you doing with your New Year commitment to yourself to get fit and exercise more?
Warmer weather and longer days herald the start of the summer athletics season. Whether you’re a canoeist, cyclist, beach volleyball player or something else, if you’re limbering up to start competing, or if your children are getting ready to compete, it’s worth building some injury-prevention steps into your training schedule.
Lower temperatures means a higher chance of injuries so it is more important than ever to warm up well during the winter months to avoid the risk of strains, sprains and tears. The reason for this is that your muscles don’t contract as efficiently when they are cold which means they have to work harder…
