Following on from last week's blog on muscular imbalances this week I am talking about core fitness and how this can prevent injuries. WHAT IS THE CORE? Your core consists of several groups of muscles in the trunk of your body. You can split them into two groups - the first group stabilises your core … Continue reading Preventing injury by building Core Fitness
3 Simple ways to reduce back pain and injury
Throughout May I’ll be talking about the common causes of muscular pain and injuries and how you can prevent them. This blog is about muscular imbalances. What is a muscle imbalance? A muscle imbalance is when one muscle or muscle group is too strong compared to it’s opposing muscles. It’s not that each muscle should … Continue reading 3 Simple ways to reduce back pain and injury
Top 5 Self care tips post lockdown
We've had a week of less restrictions after the last lockdown! Now things are getting busier self care is more important than ever! I don't know about you but I have enjoyed getting back to work and seeing people again but it's been a bit stressful suddenly feeling pressure to do more! I wanted to … Continue reading Top 5 Self care tips post lockdown
10 tips to injury proof your gardening
The latest lockdown, the advent of spring and a bit of sun has sent a lot of people (me included) into their gardens to get those jobs done. Gardening can be heavy physical work and while it's great to help you keep fit if you aren't careful you can get an injury. Because gardening isn't … Continue reading 10 tips to injury proof your gardening
The importance of movement
Have you heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking”? We all know about the dangers of smoking but are we aware of the dangers of being inactive? More people are working in a sedentary job where they sit all day and then they come home and sit again. How many people walk to the … Continue reading The importance of movement