The London Marathon has the greatest effect on people- during the build up and after the event people are inspired to take up running, whether this be an extra 10…
Stretching Advice For Runners All runners are aware that they should be stretching before and after their runs. It is also suggested that runners also stretch on their days off….
Arms are surprisingly important for running. The opposing effect they have on the stability of the trunk allows for efficient running. The leverage effect they have due to their maximal…
The concept of the Athlete Services came about from looking at what is provided for athletes at the moment and understanding how we can make the provision and the communication…
Imagine the scene; you have had a great first 9 holes. You’re swinging well, hitting the fairways and the greens, holing putts and you’re on target to complete the round…
Where is the Achilles tendon? The location of the Achilles tendon is the bottom part of the calf muscle (technical terms: gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscles), which joins the back…
What are the core muscles? The core muscles are the deep spine-stabilising muscles. They provide little or no movement to the body. However, they allow the larger muscles to move…
What causes calf muscle tear? A calf muscle tear is one of the most common injuries in sports. Sometimes, the condition will be referred to as calf muscle pulling, in…
Have a think about this. If your foot worked the same way in real life as it does on the treadmill then the Earth would have to move under your…
Many of our clients are just a few days away from starting the hardest part of the season: the dreaded Pre-season Training! From Rugby, Hockey and Football, through to Cross-country…