Strength Training
Strength training, also known as resistance training or weight training, is a critical component of overall fitness and well-being. Its importance can be highlighted in several key areas including muscle development, bone health, metabolic health, functional strength, injury prevention, mental health, posture, performance enhancing, longevity and quality of life. Types of resistance training we provide […]
Tennis Injury Prevention
Tennis is one of the most practised individual sports, with an estimated 17.9 million players, and significant growth in the number of youth tennis players in recent years. Unlike other sports, tennis matches are not limited in duration by a pre determined length of play, and matches can often last several hours. In addition, tennis […]
Stretching
What are the benefits of stretching? Research shows that stretching increases flexibility, improves range of motion, and improves function of injured or painful muscles. Stretching may also reduce risk of injury, and certain types of stretching may improve muscle performance. One common belief about stretching is that stretching reduces soreness after physical activity. However, based […]
Exercise & Cardiovascular Health
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels and functions to transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Damage to this system can cause health issues- the most common of which are high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and glucose control all contribute to your cardiovascular health. […]
Rock Climbing Warm Up
Most of the time, when I go to climb, other climbers are asking me if there is a good warm up that I know before starting the session. In this article, you’ll gain access on why it is important to have a proper warm-up and what exercises are specific for rock climbing, especially to reduce […]
Tips to Manage Your Mental Health While Injured
We all know that being injured isn’t fun! What’s worse is that you can no longer enjoy your hobbies! Being injured has a large impact on your mental health. Let’s face it, you’ve lost your way of socialising, keeping fit, managing your weight, and clearing your head of stress and anxiety. Here are 3 ways […]
ACL Injury Risk in Women
What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament which provides stability to the knee joint. Injuries most often happen from a non-contact injury, usually from a movement such as a quick change of direction, twist, or landing from a jump. Why are ACL tears more common in women? ACL tears happen […]
Common Injuries in Rugby
It only takes a few seconds of watching rugby before you realise why injuries are common. The sheer velocity at which some players travel across the pitch and collide with each other means that problems are inevitable and unavoidable. As with any sport, players of all ages and abilities can present with injuries ranging from […]
Structuring Your Warm Up
Many people, through a lack of time or education, don’t complete a thorough warm up before participating in sport or exercise. A thorough warm up should prepare the body for exercise through increasing the body’s temperature, mobilising your joints and activating the muscles. A well structured warm up should follow the RAMP protocol to gradually […]
French Open Tennis Championship and Common Tennis Injuries
The week starting the 22nd May marked the beginning annual French Open Tennis Championship. With 16 qualifiers for men and women out of 128 players in each draw this is one of the most prestigious Tennis championships there is. In 2022 the winners were Rafael Nadal, taking his 14th title and Iga Swiatek, winning for […]