Strength training has become a more and more important component of running training and is now seen as one of the biggest factors that will impact on your speed, endurance and overall performance. However, many runners …
There are many different views on whether it is safe to run when pregnant. During your first trimester, it is normally possible to continue with your normal exercise routine, but at a lower intensity. It might seem too o…
The iliopsoas muscle is part of a group of muscles called the hip flexor muscles. An iliopsoas strain occurs when one or more of these hip flexor muscles become either stretched or torn. The hip flexor muscles are respon…
Pilates is a type of low impact strengthening which is based on movement with control. Low back pain is often caused by structural imbalances in the body. Poor core strength, pelvic instability, muscle imbalances, poor p…
Running a marathon places massive stress on your body so it is important to allow for sufficient recovery afterward. Recovery is still a critical component of your training plan, and is often neglected. Not allowing enou…
Energy gels are a form of carbohydrate that help provide energy over endurance events such as a marathon. It is important to practice taking energy gels in the lead up to a marathon as, just like your muscles, your diges…
