Tips to help you combat the cold weather while running
One the most common things runners experience in cold weather is exercise induced asthma. Exercise induced asthma can occur in those who already have asthma but also in those who don’t.
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.
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.
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.
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
Subacromial bursitis – what is it and how can physiotherapy help
A bursa is a sac of fluid that prevents friction between tendons and bone. The most common injured bursa tends to be the subacromial bursa in the shoulder.
How Pilates Benefits Running
Pilates perfectly complements running, as it is low impact and can be extremely beneficial in improving running technique and preventing injury.
Is Pilates Safe During Pregnancy
When pregnant, pelvic floor and abdominal muscles are stretched and weakened. This is due to the strain they are put under as your baby gets bigger.