by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Running
Whilst running is a cardio sport, it still requires a great deal of muscle strength. Strengthening key areas will improve your running pace and reduce the risk of injury. Good running form requires stability at the pelvis, freedom at the trunk to rotate, and balanced...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Running
Running relies on the right tension and strength in the muscles of the legs, hips and back. Muscles that are too tight limit the running action and are often inhibited in their power. Muscles that are too elongated require more control, power and stability to produce...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Running
Running injuries are unfortunately far too common. The number of muscle groups and joints involved in propelling the body forward over what is often a prolonged period of time is ripe for injury. Here we take a look at some of the most common injuries, pay closing...
by admin | Nov 14, 2018 | Running, Wellness
Autumn brings winter, and with it new challenges for exercising. Caz Kay competes all over Europe for Great Britain in triathlon and duathlon events. Here Caz shares her winter training tips. ‘Here are my winter training tips for running in the great out doors,...
by admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Running
Training as a group has so many benefits, whatever your goals. It’s been proven that training with others spurs us on and makes exercise we might otherwise find tedious more fun. With this in mind, we’re starting a running club! This six week running...
by admin | May 4, 2018 | Running
Helen’s one of our massage therapists. She’s a keen runner, swimmer and all round fitness enthusiast. Here she tells us more about the benefits of massage. ‘To me, the body is like a car, it needs to be fed to work, it needs oiling, and it needs an...