Plyometrics vs Strength
WHAT ARE PLYOMETRICS (PLYO’S)? Plyometrics are a form of training that can increase muscle power and co-ordination. We all have inherently...
Foam rolling – Is it worth it?
HOW DO FOAM ROLLERS WORKS? Foam rollers act as your own personal massage therapist. When used correctly, foam rollers can release...
Differentiating between injury and soreness
PAIN: THE HOW AND WHY Pain is an inherent system built into our bodies designed to keep us surviving. A biological...
Why do kids dropout of sport after school?
WHAT DO YOU VALUE ONCE YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL? What do we value as important once we finish school? Going to...
Transference of skills between sports
A BIT OF TRIVIA Did you know that if you stand on one leg, close the opposite eye, and look up....
The importance of cross training
WHAT IS CROSS-TRAINING? Isn’t a cross trainer that big prey mantis looking machine in the gym? The one where you punch...
Exercise and academic performance
EXERCISE BENEFITS TO YOUR BRAIN Engaging in a regular exercise regime for teens can have an array of amazing benefits. These...
Teens and Weight Lifting: Facts vs Fiction
FALLACY OR FACT? The subject of teens and weight lifting has been a controversial topic for many years. This has been...
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 the...
Benefits of Variety in Training – 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...
Massage, Recovery and Easy Weeks Can Boost Performance Improvements
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Humans love to test the limits of their body. In our drive for personal achievements we tend to push ourselves...
Preventing Niggles From Worsening
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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, it gives us a lot of movement but it gives up stability for...
Advanced trunk exercises
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Low back pain is a very common injury that will affect us all at some point in our life. 90%...
Easy body weight exercises for the trunk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The importance of the trunk cannot be understated. If you've heard it once you've heard it a million times. We...