Exercise and school performance
EXERCISE BENEFITS TO YOUR BRAIN Engaging in a regular exercise regime for teens can have an array of amazing benefits. These...
Should teenagers engage in weightlifting
FALLACY OR FACT? The subject of teenagers training, weightlifting, hitting the gym has been a controversial topic for many years. This...
Benefits of exercise during adolescence
Adolescence is a time of rapid development. The main areas of development are physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Physiotherapists have...
Why exercise is important in adolescence
Research has shown that there are positive impacts on adolescents from physical activity. These positive impacts have psychological and social...
Get into a group and exercise
If you're someone who's always been doing it solo, good on you! It can be very hard to maintain your...
Why not try something different?
Humans are creatures of habit. We all love to have a routine and keep to it, whether it's our day...
The importance of progressive overload
How often do you hear something like this? It's the new year, you're motivated to achieve your goal of running...
Use SMART goals this year
Each year the majority of us set some goals that we want to achieve for the coming year. It’s well...
What Made you Proud in 2020?
What a year! There is no doubt about it, 2020 has been tough! While many of us may just wish to...
Massage, recovery, and easy weeks
Humans love to test the limits of their body. In our drive for personal achievements we tend to push ourselves...
The role of plyometrics
Plyometrics involve explosive fast movements. The common movements are quick jumps, hops, skips, and throws. These movements generate large forces...
When you should see a physio
Injuries and niggles are unfortunately a part of all sports. It's very unlikely that you will go through your life...
Role of the Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff play an important role in shoulder posture and shoulder health. There are 4 muscles that make up...
Shoulder warm up exercises
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The shoulder is a very complex joint, if gives us a lot of movement but it gives up stability for...
Advanced trunk exercises
You know the basics We all know the importance of the trunk in sport. If you're someone who's been doing their...
Trunk muscles and low back pain
Low back pain is a very common injury that will affect us all at some point in our life. 90%...
Easy body weight trunk exercises
Our trunk plays an important role in sports performance and injury prevention. A strong core can lead to better whole...
The importance of the trunk
If you've heard it once you've heard it a million times. We need a strong trunk in order to perform...
The difference between road and trail shoes
Trail vs Road Off-road running is a great way to improve our fitness and give our legs a good workout without...
Why trail running is a workout in itself
How do you know if someone is a trail runner? Don't worry, they'll tell you. Trail runners are a breed...