injury prevention
Step into Spring
As winter fades and days grow longer, spring offers the perfect moment for seniors in our community to refresh routines and rediscover the joy of movement. Milder weather and blooming...
Staying Safe when Exercising in Warm Weather
Exercising in hot weather can be risky if you’re not careful, but with the right precautions, you can stay active and safe. First and foremost, stay hydrated. Drink water before,...
Six Steps to Strong Healthy Feet
As we go about our daily lives, we often underestimate the importance of foot strengthening exercises. Our feet are the foundation of our body, supporting us as we stand, walk,...
Resistance Training
When heading into the weights section at the gym, have you got a specific goal in mind? Are you looking at improving muscular endurance, maximal strength or are you trying...
The Benefits of Sit-to-Stand Exercises
Sit-to-stand exercises are a simple yet powerful way for individuals to maintain and improve their strength, balance, and independence. This functional movement mimics a daily activity—rising from a chair –...
The Importance of a Good Warm Up
We all know we should warm up before undertaking exercise but do we actually know what a good warm up looks like? With summer approaching – longer days and some...
Spring Into Gardening
As spring rapidly approaches, I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to get back into the garden. This week, I’m starting by sowing my saved sweet pea seeds...
Practice Makes Perfect
Do you feel the need to crawl across the living room to get assistance from a piece of furniture when getting up off the floor? As we get older many...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the extensor muscles of the forearm to the elbow....
Why we all need massage
Massage is often seen as a luxury, something you occasionally treat yourself to, but actually, there are a lot of benefits to having regular massage treatment. Let’s take a look…...
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a similar growth condition to Severs disease which affects the Achilles tendon area but this time the area affected is the growth plate at the front of...
Shin Splints & How To Avoid Them
If you, like many people, have come into the new year thinking ‘I need to start exercising more’, there’s a good chance running is a form of exercise that you’re...