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Rest is Underrated

Rest is Underrated

 As a physio, I see a lot of people who are recovering from injuries that have stemmed from overtraining - doing too much, too quick or at too high an intensity - MORE is not always better! The most common theme with these issues is the idea that rest is detrimental...

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The Evidence on the Benefits of Sauna

The Evidence on the Benefits of Sauna

 Sauna use is becoming increasingly popular with a number of facilities offering the service and promoting numerous health benefits associated with it. From a subjective standpoint, sauna users report that a deep, healthy sweat relieves stress, reduces muscle tension,...

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How To Manage Niggles

How To Manage Niggles

So, you’re now working from home? Your sitting at your make shift home office set up at the dining room table and before you know it those pesky niggles are starting to kick in. It could be some neck and shoulder stiffness, maybe you’ve got a dull ache in your low...

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Benefits of Sports Massage

Benefits of Sports Massage

Whether you are a professional sportsperson or not, whether you are injured or not, massage has numerous benefits to help maintain the body in top condition, prevent injuries, boost performance and extend your sporting career. BENEFITS Increased tissue permeability –...

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How to use a break to boost performance

How to use a break to boost performance

Let’s start by saying its ok to have time off from exercise, you won’t lose fitness, you won’t gain weight and it won’t affect your performance. Breaks in a few forms: Unplanned – i.e. injuries, illness. Planned – i.e. natural breaks, like the end of competition...

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Recovery

Recovery

Things you should do? Warm up – a Norwegian study in 2012 found a 20 minute warm up was more effective than a cool down for reducing delayed onset muscle soreness. Ice baths – the research is still not out as every few months, an article claims they are effective,...

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