Just hop to it …Preventing running injuries with plyometrics
Running is one of the most accessible and popular forms of exercise whether its just for fun and fitness or because some of us love to have a crack at…
Importance of strength training for tendons
Tendons play a critical role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, enabling efficient movement and locomotion. The ability of tendons to adapt to mechanical load is essential for their…
How hard do you have to exercise, is there a magic number?
In a former life I used to throw things, specifically hammers. I did alright but I was always chasing a magic number. That number was 70, well 70 meters and…
Cadence and running injuries
What is running cadence ? Running injuries can be frustrating injuries. They stop us doing what we love to do and often they seem to come out of nowhere and…
Barbell hip thrust: Getting the most from this exercise
Barbell hip thrust has certainly gained a lot of popularity in both the fitness and rehabilitation worlds in recent times. As an exercise is it of any benefit and if…
Kettlebell swings, how to do them and when to use them
What’s a kettlebell swing ? Over the last decade or so, kettlebell exercise has enjoyed a successful reintroduction into the fitness and health industry. This has been based around exercises…
Lunges, functional strength for the lower body
Why should you consider the lunge exercise in your program The humble lunge is a great exercise that has great strength and balance benefits in its simplest form and can…
Return to running after knee injury or surgery
When can I run again after I’ve injured my knee ? vert nutrition In association with vert nutrition : a gel based carb that’s kinder on your stomach, kinder on…