19 Jul Training Principles Training Principles Training is an integral component of any activity or sport, and there are numerous factors that are used to optimise your training. Today we’ll look into some basic principles that should always be considered when you’re developing a training program. Most (if not all) capable strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, or healthcare professionals utilise training principles when developing your program for improving capabilities or injury
Training Principles Training is an integral component of any activity or sport, and there are numerous factors that are used to optimise your training. Today we’ll look into some basic principles that should always be considered when you’re developing a training program. Most (if not all) capable strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, or healthcare professionals utilise training principles when developing your program for improving capabilities or injury
12 Jul Lower Leg Pain and Cramping Lower Leg Pain and Cramping This week's blog explores an issue that can impact all of us: 'Night Cramps' Have you ever been woken in the middle of the night by a painful leg cramp? Don’t worry you’re not alone! Leg cramps are a sudden, painful involuntary contraction or spasm of the muscle that often occur when you are in bed. Night leg cramps can involve your feet or thighs, but is more commonly felt in the calf muscles. It can last from seconds to minutes, with pain sometimes lasting for up
Lower Leg Pain and Cramping This week's blog explores an issue that can impact all of us: 'Night Cramps' Have you ever been woken in the middle of the night by a painful leg cramp? Don’t worry you’re not alone! Leg cramps are a sudden, painful involuntary contraction or spasm of the muscle that often occur when you are in bed. Night leg cramps can involve your feet or thighs, but is more commonly felt in the calf muscles. It can last from seconds to minutes, with pain sometimes lasting for up
08 Jun BMI and Musculoskeletal Injuries BMI and Musculoskeletal Injuries It is well known that having a high Body Mass Index (BMI) increases your risk of developing many chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, however research also shows there is a clear link between BMI and musculoskeletal injuries. A high BMI and high waist circumference have been shown to be associated with both acute and overuse injuries. High BMI alters body geometry and postural stability which can lead to a reduction in movement
BMI and Musculoskeletal Injuries It is well known that having a high Body Mass Index (BMI) increases your risk of developing many chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, however research also shows there is a clear link between BMI and musculoskeletal injuries. A high BMI and high waist circumference have been shown to be associated with both acute and overuse injuries. High BMI alters body geometry and postural stability which can lead to a reduction in movement
