It’s only fair to let gyms open when pubs and clubs are open too. I know what I have been missing the most! As with any change in activity, it is super important that you pace yourself with your return to the gym. No-one should expect to be able to lift the same weights at […]
Exercise
Still waiting for sport to return…??
Have you tried anything new while you’ve been in isolation? With sports cancelled and gyms closed, this has been quite the opportunity to trial new activities. Have you had workouts pinned in Pinterest? Have you subscribed to your favourite yoga on Youtube? Have you downloaded a training app? Running Couch to 5K is a well-known […]
Best at-home physical activity.
Good for physical health and mental health! While you still can, I thoroughly recommend getting out for a walk each day! Take the time to really look at your surroundings. Notice changes on houses, a flowering tree etc. Pick a different route each day, and challenge yourself with some hills! Pick a physical challenge! My […]
Ankle Injury Prevention
Ankle injuries can be prevented (first-time sprains as well as recurrences) by balance training. So get stuck into the activities listed in our balance exercises blog post! Ankle strapping and bracing can also prevent ankle injuries, as well as reduce the severity of an injury if it does happen. We have ankle braces for sale […]
HIP PAIN: is it arthritis or something else?
The hip is an incredibly strong and stable joint. It has a lovely deep socket for the ball (head of femur) to sit in, and is surrounded by our biggest and most powerful muscles (gluteus maximus is the biggest muscle in the body!). Considering how important and big the hip joint is, it’s no […]
Physio Myths Debunked! It’s a bit of a stretch…
It has been almost twenty years since it was proven that stretching before exercise doesn’t prevent injury. The practice of stretching before activity is still really common. It has hung around long after it has been disproved, in a similar way that RICE has been disproved but is still common practice (as discussed in my blog) . One of […]