Matt Todman from Six Physio joined us for a webchat recently to answer your physio-related questions and offer advice on injury prevention.Matt qualified as a physio 20 years ago and has spent the past decade at the forefront of sports medicine. He
while, you’ll probably own a version of most of these items. But if you’re a beginner, this list should get you on the right track and help you enjoy years of safe, rewarding running. 1. The Right Running Shoes Why? A good running shoe is the single most
depressed. Erika Pickman, a 29-year-old, generally runs five miles at lunchtime. That’s the time of day when she’d otherwise begin to feel lethargic. “The run really rejuvenates me,” she says. When Pickman trained for a marathon and needed to run longer
description of the relationship you assume with the sensations you are getting. I had a hip flexor injury for a year and though there was a 'physiological cause' the worry that I had about it exacerbated the injury so it rumbled on for ages. When I tackled
.GogglesGoggles are an essential bit of kit for any swimmer. There is a vast range out there, from tiny 'socket rockets' for pool racing, to larger masks suitable for open-water swimming. Goggle preference is a matter of personal taste and fit. You'll probably need to try a few
ahead of you.GogglesGoggles are an essential bit of kit for any swimmer. There is a vast range out there, from tiny 'socket rockets' for pool racing, to larger masks suitable for open-water swimming. Goggle preference is a matter of personal taste
training bike is a useful piece of kit at this time of year and your cycling will benefit from riding something which is not as light and responsive as your racing bike. Ideally, buy secondhand - it doesn't not have to look good, it just has to have a good
Sullivan after winning a mile race. Concrete, he noticed, sent shock waves through his body and was a surefire route to long-term damage. There was only one way to sum it up: Im convinced that if you run on softer surfaces, your career will last longer. The 35
) Researchers have been extolling the virtues of this B-vitamin for years, and for good reason – women who don’t get enough folate before and during pregnancy increase their risk of having babies with birth defects, while men who skimp on the nutrient are more
Hill repeats: help develop explosive strengthThe mild autumn weather is great for running and it’s tempting to use this as an excuse to skip the weights room. But as you pile on the miles, your need for strength training grows. Years of study show
