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…
Beckenham Half Marathon Warm Up Routine 20/09/2018
I regularly get asked the simple question…’How do you warm up for a run?’. My answer is that I focus on the areas that I feel particularly tight or weak in at the point. I do try to change it up, there are a wide range of exercises to choose from. Then I usually get asked a second question along…
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…
Week 2 – Yoga, Bambi on ice, Mobility & increasing the intensity 31/08/2017
When you attend your 1st Yoga class on a Friday night, you know your life has changed! I was scragged into a Yoga class for beginners last Friday night, but in the morning I ran for the 2nd time this week without any issues. Friday morning I completed another run which added to some invaluable time on my feet. I…
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…
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch Tutorial 01/03/2017
This is a great stretch to open up the front of your hips! If you are suffering from abdominal, hip or groin pain approach this stretch with caution, as you may aggravate your current symptoms. Get permission from your sports injury therapist or GP to make sure you can perform this stretch. This stretch is very effective for those pounding their…
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…
Effective Calf Foam Rolling 02/02/2017
Many of us avoid foam rolling the calves because of the pain and lack of upper body strength to move along the foam roller. Some admit they foam roll in front of the TV for distraction! This video below shows an effective way to get the most out of the foam roller on your calves without using much upper body…
Foam Rolling Tutorial Medial (Inside) Knee 21/01/2017
If I’m honest, I have a love hate relationship with the foam roller, and that’s mainly from my personal point of view! On a serious note, focussing on using my foam roller more contributed to my recovery from my injury sustained in Brighton Marathon 2014 and allowed me to run The Wall Ultramarathon 11 weeks later. I can also tell…
