To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. There still remains so much confusion and controversy over whether we should be stretching prior exercise or not. So what’s the science behind it? Some people believe that we should be stretching our muscles before we hit the gym whilst others are adamant that stretching will… [Keep Reading]
The Wonders of a Warm Up
Let’s admit it. Most of us do not warm up and if we do, it is not done properly. We usually skip the warm up as we either don’t have the time or do not fully appreciate the value of this component of our workout. Cool down periods are just a rarity. Five minutes on a treadmill… [Keep Reading]
8 Ways To Foam Roll
Most running conditioning programmes take an all or nothing approach. When you’re training, you’re working hard and when you’re not training, you’re doing nothing at all. This especially applies to runners training for half or full marathons, spending hours and hours grinding out the miles yet seldom do anything to aid their recovery. Your workout… [Keep Reading]
The Absolute Beginners Guide to Yoga
I’ve got a dirty little secret. Something that I need to get off my chest. I have never done yoga. No Bikram, no Hatha, no Vintasa, no Ashtanga, no Iyengar… Nothing. You may find it hard to believe but then again, if you read about my first couple of yoga sessions you may not. I’m… [Keep Reading]