Top tips to avoid injuries as lockdown eases

Top tips to avoid injuries as lockdown eases

Jul 3, 2020 | Stretching

As lockdown restrictions gradually show signs of easing, many of us are itching to get back to our favourite sport or hobby and are relishing the opportunity to meet up with a few friends for a kick about in the local park or go for a walk in the woods with our loved...
How to use a Foam Roller

How to use a Foam Roller

Aug 25, 2017 | Stretching

What is a Foam Roller?   The foam roller is made of hard celled foam rubber, and is available in different sizes and varying hardness.   They are now available in a variety of different models but the traditional foam roller is more economical and is ‘’tried and...
Why Stretch?

Why Stretch?

Feb 7, 2016 | Stretching

Stretching relaxes the body and improves flexibility.  As athletes, it should be part of your daily life. Stretching: Reduces muscle tension and enhances relaxation Helps co-ordination by allowing for easier movement Increases range of motion Prevents injuries such as...
Stretching

Stretching

Dec 27, 2015 | Stretching

This is my first blog and I was thinking of what might be a good starting topic for discussion. It makes sense to start with a key aspect of fitness and that is flexibility. I hold to the theory that we need to be able to move well in order to function well. I like to...