Sciatica often arises from a lack of proper body-posture awareness, physical activity, and sitting for a long time. Many people take pain killers for relief from this discomfort. However, painkillers are not the final or best solution for sciatica. Regular massages, a chiropractor, and a proper ...
READ MORE +The ‘core’ is an important group of muscles at the centre of your body (imagine a box surrounding the middle of your body). The specific muscles that make up the core are mainly the rectus abdominis (‘abs’), transverse abdominis (the deepest internal core muscle that wraps around your sides and ...
READ MORE +There are many, many, great benefits to running and especially during these challenging times. Many have taken to it as a means of stress relief and to get some vital exercise while we all eagerly wait for gyms to fully reopen. Not everyone reading this will have only just taken up running however, ...
READ MORE +Doing sit-ups (also referred to as curl ups) has many health benefits and extends much further than helping you maintain a flat stomach and keeping you slender. Sit-ups are regularly confused with crunches and consequently it’s not uncommon for the terms 'crunches' and 'sit-ups' to be used almost ...
READ MORE +If you've ever heard of infrared technology, you may be aware of some of its benefits and applications in the health industry. Reducing inflammation, improving circulation and speeding up the healing process are prime examples. German company Beurer sent us one of their IL50, infrared heat lamps to ...
READ MORE +Developing the hamstrings should be a major part of any well-rounded training or health program. A combination of strength and flexibility training is ideal for improving this often neglected area of the body. There is a wide range of different exercises involving dynamic and static stretching but ...
READ MORE +The ski season is in full blow and for those of you who may have slightly over indulged during the festive break, getting back to regular exercise can seem a daunting and even scary prospect. However if you are lucky enough to have a ski holiday planned, getting physically in shape for all the ...
READ MORE +Ever wondered how yogis balance themselves in crazy positions? No it’s not that they possess super powers, it’s that they have super strong abdominals! Having strong and toned abs is important to a lot of us. Not only does a strong core look great but it supports our physical body in so many ways. ...
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