How to prevent back pain when doing HIIT

With its emphasis on time-efficient and tough workouts, high-intensity interval training (HITT) has risen to popularity with regular gym goers and the self-proclaimed “I hate the gym” gymers alike. The benefits of high-intensity training are well documented for improving cardiovascular fitness changing body composition, increasing metabolism (your resting energy consumption) and getting a great hit […]

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How to train for an autumn marathon safely and successfully

Training for the 2022 London Marathon this autumn? Training is well and truly underway for those participating in the 2022 London Marathon on Sunday 2nd October. Unlike the usual winter preparation, training in the summer for an autumn marathon requires a slightly different approach. Our Chartered Physiotherapist Bob Kelly is here to help you on […]

Pilates for Running

Pilates For Running

   Download our ‘Pilates For Running’ pdf. Run Faster and Further with Less Chance of Injury Whether you’re a competitive runner, training for your first marathon or a weekend jogger, running is a great way to boost your cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone. However, failing to consider musculo-skeletal efficiency can result in injury and below […]

The Plank

The Plank – is it a useful exercise?

  Download ‘The Plank – is it a useful exercise?’ pdf The Plank is one of the most talked about and popular gym exercises. It has become a major trend and is advocated by various fitness professionals as a ‘core exercise’ that can help to ‘develop strength in the core, shoulders, arms, and glutes’, Mens Health If […]

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The Five Key Benefits of Pilates

   Download ‘The Five Key Elements of Pilates‘ pdf. Pilates exercises combine strengthening with good posture; they lighten the load on your spine and joints by correcting muscular imbalances due to bad alignment or misuse of muscles and alleviate tension. You’ll restore good biomechanics, movement patterns and experience five key benefits. 1. Alignment Proper alignment (neutral […]

Bewildered by Pilates Options?

   Download Bewildered by Pilates Options? pdf. How to choose the Pilates that will benefit YOU most Pilates seems to be offered in so many fitness and rehabilitation facilities now, it’s very hard to know what’s best for your needs. Everything, from the tiny movements of rehabilitation Pilates to the challenges of “extreme bootcamp Pilates”, […]