Why should I stay motivated to exercise this winter? The summer months are coming to an end, and soon winter will be on its way. This means it’s time to start goal setting to ensure maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle in the upcoming months. Even when it’s cold and dark, exercising is really important […]

What is my core? A group of muscles which help to strengthen and stabilise the core. There are three muscles that make up your deep core, these are the Transverse Abdominis, the pelvic floor and Multifidus. The transverse abdominis (TrA) is the deepest layer of your core and plays an extremely important role in postural […]

It is very important for runners to have a strong core for a variety of reasons. As we know, our core is the foundation of our body, which supports the movement of our arms and legs provided it is functioning efficiently to do so. If our core is unable to provide the stability for our […]

What is Gout? Short answer: very painful joints! (Most commonly the big toe but also joints such as the ankle, elbow, wrist, shoulder and knees).   Gout is the very acute build up of uric acid in the joint which causes inflammation and arthritic pain. Uric acid is often broken down by the kidney and […]

Why do I need neck strength?   Neck strength is often commonly neglected in training but can form a vital role in prevention of neck pain, improving posture and reducing concussion in sport. As with any other part of the body, part of rehabilitation when injured is to re-strengthen the injured area – and the […]

Why do I get cramps when running? It is not unusual for runners to cramp whilst running. These cramps may occur in the side, the stomach or in the muscles of the leg. While there are many factors that can lead to the onset of cramping, the consensus is that shallow breathing, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance […]