Best tips and techniques for an effective interval training session

Best tips and techniques for an effective interval training session

Research has shown that high intensity training increases fitness levels and burns more calories over a shorter period of time versus a long period of steady state cardio.

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Why is Strength Training Important for Runners?

Why is Strength Training Important for Runners?

Strength training has become a more and more important component of running training. It is now seen as one of the biggest factors that will impact on your speed, endurance and overall performance.

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Is it safe to run when pregnant?

Is it safe to run when pregnant?

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.

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What is Iliopsoas Strain?

What is Iliopsoas Strain?

An iliopsoas strain is most commonly caused by sudden movements such as sprinting, kicking and changing direction while running.

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Pilates exercises for lower back pain

Pilates exercises for lower back pain

Low back pain is often caused by structural imbalances in the body. Poor core strength, pelvic instability, muscle imbalances, poor posture and lack of body awareness are all factors which overload joints.

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10 Mental Strategies to make you a Stronger Runner

10 Mental Strategies to make you a Stronger Runner

As marathon runners, we are often guilty of churning out miles but ignoring what is going on inside our head. If we are not careful, our head can become filled with negativity and doubts. This can adversely impact a runner’s confidence and performance.

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Avoiding Injury before the Marathon

Avoiding Injury before the Marathon

Listen to your body and the warning signs it is giving. The two main injury risk factors during marathon training are increasing training load too quickly, and continuing to train with a previous injury

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Physiotherapy For Gymnastics; The Most Common Injuries

Physiotherapy For Gymnastics; The Most Common Injuries

The most common injuries seen amongst gymnasts include; wrist sprains, elbow dislocation, ankle sprains, anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACL), Achilles tendinopathy.

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