fitness. It doesn't matter too much what you do, as long as it doesn't aggravate the existing injury.The only problem with things like fast-paced walking is that I don't sweat. Working up a big sweat is so ingrained in me that I desperately need the feel

Running, running, and nothing but running. Sounds heavenly doesn't it? But sadly that way injury lies. If you want your body to be fit for purpose, whether it be nailing your first 5K or smashing a marathon PB, it's crucial to ensure that you

Q I’m just about to return to running after three months out with a lower-back injury (disc and sacro-iliac joint problems). What sort of training should I do to return to running fitness without risking more injury?A When returning to training

job. They use it for self-improvement, from losing a few pounds to beating a PB; there’s nothing like it for boosting your self-esteem and giving you a sense of achievement.Injury takes all that away. As soon as a runner feels a pain, the fear begins

week with no injury. The same goes for marathon runners or anyone bouncing back from a layoff: in a fit of enthusiasm, how many of us try to add 50 per cent to our normal mileage and return to speedwork all in the same week, only to plummet back

-training The repetitive, unidirectional nature of running puts a huge strain on certain parts of your body. The more you run, the more your chance of becoming injured. But you can maintain your fitness while reducing your injury risk by simply integrating other sports

cause the numbness.Self-treatmentRaising the transverse arch of the foot with a metatarsal arch support can separate the bones and free the pressure on the nerve, which may recover. Wearing wide-fitting or loose-laced shoes can help, while partial rest

that, with physiotherapy, I should be running again in six months. But will I be able to regain my full fitness, and what are the chances of the injury returning?A Yes, it will be possible to return to the level you were at prior to the operation

and another surface, whether it be socks, shoes or a combination of both. To solve blistering problems you need to look at the following. 1) Do your shoes fit correctly – are they wide enough, deep enough and long enough to accommodate your feet? 2) Are you

with weeks in plaster before I can do any exercise at all. When the cast comes off, how can I build up my cardiovascular fitness levels and calf-muscle strength, and when can I make my agonisingly anticipated running comeback?A Ankle fractures typically take