Treating & assessing patients (Online / Face-to-Face) during and post-lockdown; I’ve seen and heard different perspectives, opinions and behaviours in dealing with injury and pain and I completely understand all of them, because there are different variables on our lives during the pandemic which are probably different/more intense. Despite the changes in our lifestyles and circumstances during the pandemic, I feel…
5 Tips to Return to the Gym Post Lockdown 21/07/2020
Finally the gym doors are open from 25th July in the UK! I’m sure this will bring a huge feeling of relief & satisfaction for those who have missed their gym routine, and those who want to start join & getting the benefits of exercise after lockdown. It’s really easy to make mistakes especially when you’re desperate to make up…
5 Exercises for Neck/Back pain at your desk 06/07/2020
Lockdown has presented us with a load of new changes, challenges and discoveries with our physical and mental health, positive or negative. And for many, like myself, we have had to change the way we work to accommodate lockdown restrictions. For me personally, I’ve had to hold Online Consultations instead of face to face appointments, attend online webinars and CPD,…
Is Yoga Underestimated? 06/12/2019
I have to admit, for a long time I thought Yoga was either too easy, you needed to very flexible to do it, or it wasn’t physically hard enough for me. It wasn’t a challenge. Growing up, I loved being a part of and watching team sport. I watched every sport on TV regardless of what it was with admiration of…
Should Kids Weight Train? 29/10/2019
This is a very common debate that I hear, or a question that I get asked. There’s a lot of fear behind kids going to the gym hurting themselves, or injuring themselves by lifting weights. I’ve also been told that parents believe weight training will stunt their child’s growth. But what does the evidence say? Does Weight Training Stunt Growth?…
“It is just a niggle, I’ll rest it & it will go away”… This study says otherwise! 21/02/2019
You must have experienced that niggle in your back, ache in your shoulder, or a slight twist of a knee or an ankle and thought, ‘No it’s fine, I can move it, it will be OK. I’ll just rest it for a while and it will just go away’. Then you forget it for a few days. Then out of…
The ‘Training Load v Load Capacity’ Balancing Act 19/02/2018
My 1st Infographs look at the balance between your training plan & recovery, for any event and sport. I’ve decided to use running as an example as it’s marathon season. The factors towards us getting fit for an event are simple: create a training plan and stick to it. Get a running buddy or join a club, eat, sleep and…
Weeks 3 & 4: Going from one end of the spectrum to the other…Lazy to successful! 14/09/2017
Week 3 started on Bank Holiday Monday (26th August) and I don’t particularly like Bank Holidays when I’m busy at the clinic. Everything is squashed into less days and I feel a fair amount of pressure to get things done and manage everythiing. This week I had more pressure as I ‘m getting my fitness back and needed to keep…
Stretching the muscle at the front of the shin: Tibialis Anterior 17/05/2017
Shin pain, there’s nothing like it! It can be very debilitating for a running or cycling endurance athlete. Or those who are aiming to improve their fitness for/or in pre season training for Rugby, Football, Hockey etc, where you run a lot on hard ground. It can be a strong and intense pain while training, which sometimes doesn’t go away with…
Thoracic Spine Mobility 21/02/2017
It’s easy to get our bodies into positions we are used to and not notice how much damage can be made in the short or long term. We can spend hours on our phones, tablets and computers without knowing the negative effects these postures create. A slumped posture with rounded shoulders and our heads almost buried into our chests is popular…
Dynamic Stretches for the Calves 16/02/2017
On today’s post I’ve got 3 quick videos showing you how to warm up those tight calves ready for a run! All you need is a stable object like a wall! I would perform these stretches after a pulse raiser (light jog for at least 4-5 minutes) just so the muscles get a bit warm. These simple stretches were very…
6 Tips for your 1st Marathon 22/10/2014
Got a place in next year’s London Marathon or another marathon? Congratulations! Are you slightly scared? Unsure of what training plan to go for? Choosing running shoes scares you? Don’t know what to expect over the next 5/6 months? Here are 6 tips which touch upon what you should be doing to help you get to the start line,…
The Importance of buying the correct Running Shoes 30/07/2014
There is a common perception that running shoes are overpriced and too complicated. I have seen & spoken to many people who buy trainers from big companies because they are comfortable, they look good, feel good while running & can be used for a wide range of activities. But these reasons are potentially detrimental and can increase risk of injury….
What to do & eat during Tapering Weeks before the upcoming Marathons 21/03/2014
You’ve trained for the last 3-4 months through the storms of Narnia & ran through the hurricanes of the British winter weather. You’ve run around 20-40 miles per week, hours upon hours and eaten so much food that Weight Watcher members would hate you. And now you have to taper! So what do you do for food while you taper…
Body Transformations – What it takes to get the body you want 22/01/2014
It’s the busiest time of the year for people who want to get fit for summer, lose the Christmas lbs and get back into their weekly grind. I’ve had a huge amount of interest for Personal Training, for various different people and goals. But one thing that is quite common with everyone I am training & those I’ve met at…
