I will begin by confidently stating that everybody should be including the squat exercise in their training routines. This is not to say that it must be in every program or every workout, but it should pop up every month or so. The squat is an exercise that has been greatly misunderstood and undervalued overtime […]
This month we are going to follow on from where we left off in the last newsletter (see reception if you’d like a copy). The question was posed, “is it better to stretch before or after exercise?”. If we now know stretching beforehand won’t reduce soreness or improve performance were you left pondering … what […]
For too long foam rollers have been neglected in your workout. Foam rolling makes a great addition to any training regime, as it can increase joint range of motion, improve muscular performance and overall recovery and can be done in as little as 30-60 seconds. Self Myofascial Release Therapy, (SMRT), is a technique used to […]
ASK THE PHYSIO: When Should I Stretch? In this month’s newsletter, we are going to cover the issue of whether it is better to stretch before or after exercise. For as long as we can remember, we’ve been told to stretch before any type of physical exercise. From our childhood gym classes to our more […]
In this months ‘Ask the Physio’ I will be providing some useful information about literal spicondblalgia, or as it is more commonly known, ‘tennis elbow’. Pain over the lateral aspect of the elbow and forearm is a frequent complaint for patients attending our physiotherapy clinic. Pain and discomfort in this region of the elbow can […]
The simple answer is yes! If you have a goal or have been working towards one, are just starting out or have reached a plateau in your training, it’s time for a program written by one of our qualified trainers. The best part? It’s absolutely FREE because you are a valued member of Health Mates. […]
Stretching is something that we often over-look as the results are not always as visible as cardio or resistance training. That does not mean that it is not just as important. Stretching has many benefits including: improved posture, increased blood flow and an increase in energy levels. During exercise we perform the same movements over […]
Here’s a simple workout that has proven to be very effective in producing substantial fat loss results when accompanied with a healthy, well rounded diet. The German Body Composite Workout or GBC for short is an intense and relatively quick workout which will aim to increase your lean muscle mass and therefore boost your metabolism […]
It is believed that at least 80% of people will experience back pain in their life at some point. Unfortunately, often one episode leads to recurring episodes with each one being more intense than the last. A lower back injury may occur from an unforeseen accident, however more commonly we will experience pain as a […]
I am often asked by my patients “When should I use ice and when should I use heat?” In this month’s post I will explain when and how to use both modalities. Following a sprain or strain, collagen fibres and blood vessels are damaged. This bleeding produces the bruising which is commonly seen in a […]
