Category: fascia

Unnecessary medications, surgeries, injections for simple postural and biomechanical issues! Why not try MOVEMENT instead?

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    As we get older, we tend to suffer more aches and pains and the conventional approach is to put all of this down to a ‘natural’ ageing process. Arthritic joints, knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, hip pain etc. We are told that it’s ‘wear and tear’ and to be expected… Continue reading Unnecessary medications, surgeries, injections for simple postural and biomechanical issues! Why not try MOVEMENT instead?

Running has little to do with strength. So why all this talk of needing ‘stronger’ core or glutes? 5 steps to fast and efficient running.

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You work with many runners of all kinds (like myself) – you train them hard focusing on strong core, glutes, hip extension, interval training etc. Sometimes they get some short term benefits but are always getting injured so they go to the physio, GP etc. to ‘be fixed’. Many health and fitness professionals don’t get… Continue reading Running has little to do with strength. So why all this talk of needing ‘stronger’ core or glutes? 5 steps to fast and efficient running.

Kneed a different approach? Tim’s story.

Posted in 5k, ankles, arm swing, back pain, barefoot science, elastic walking, elderly, fascia, feet, gait, half marathon, holistic, injuries, knee pain, low intensity training, medication, Mobility, myths, neurology, posture, running, safe exercise, self improvement, speed, symptoms, Training, training methods, ultra running trail running, walking gaitLeave a comment

          “It’s so irritating! I love running, but every time I try to run my dodgy knee starts to play up again. I guess I’ll just have to accept that I’ll never run pain free again.” Tim was at his wit’s end. His long suffering wife, Jane, was also in despair.… Continue reading Kneed a different approach? Tim’s story.

‘Armless’ walking and running limits performance and causes injury.

Posted in 5k, arm swing, elastic walking, elderly, fascia, feet, gait, half marathon, holistic, injuries, knee pain, marathon, Mobility, Parkinsons, personal training, posture, running, safe exercise, self improvement, Training, training methods, ultra running trail running, walking gaitLeave a comment

  What do you do with your arms when you run and does it matter? After all it’s essentially a lower body activity isn’t it? Or is it? If you look at the average park run, you will see a wide range of different uses of the upper body. What you will notice, however, is… Continue reading ‘Armless’ walking and running limits performance and causes injury.

Complete running package. Invest in personal development, not more ‘stuff’.

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Run with Freedom Christmas Package. Suitable for all levels, including non-runners. Includes: Running assessment on treadmill with video footage from all angles to keep. Verbal and written feedback on improving individual running form, cadence and gait. Running specific functional movement assessment identifying areas to mobilise or strengthen for better performance and reduced injury risk. Demonstration… Continue reading Complete running package. Invest in personal development, not more ‘stuff’.

Why are we not asking why?

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      In this world of information and misinformation we are overloaded with quick fix advice. Yet for all the myriad ‘solutions’ to health and fitness issues, hardly anybody seems to be asking the question WHY? 1. You’ve got high blood pressure. WHY? 2. I feel hungry all the time and can’t lose weight.… Continue reading Why are we not asking why?

Mobility is NOT static stretching! Why not try “Elastic Walking”?

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   I frequently talk to runners and triathletes especially about the benefits of greater mobility. The response is usually “yes, I know I should do more stretching”. By this, I know they mean static stretching and this is probably what the majority of the population think is the way to become more mobile or ‘flexible’.… Continue reading Mobility is NOT static stretching! Why not try “Elastic Walking”?