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?
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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.
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.
“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.
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.
The Perfect Christmas gift for your running partner – self development not ‘stuff’.
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 The Perfect Christmas gift for your running partner – self development not ‘stuff’.
‘But I thought it must be harder than this!’ Julie’s road back to prime health and fitness.
Julie was not a runner. Many of her friends had taken up jogging in recent years. Some had lost weight, others it seemed to make little difference. Quite a few had been injured. Others reported feeling better, having more energy, sleeping better, feeling less stress. Whatever, Julie was NOT a runner. She remembered… Continue reading ‘But I thought it must be harder than this!’ Julie’s road back to prime health and fitness.
Complete running package. Invest in personal development, not more ‘stuff’.
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’.
From suicide watch to successful runner: Steve’s true story.
Steve had what used to be called a ‘nervous breakdown’ in his early twenties. Twice he tried to end his life by taking overdoses of sleeping tablets and needed to have his stomach pumped out. Steve then was smoking 40 odd cigarettes per day, drinking round the clock and his idea of a square… Continue reading From suicide watch to successful runner: Steve’s true story.
Mobility is NOT static stretching! Why not try “Elastic Walking”?
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”?
How to prevent colds from striking to disrupt your training plans.
All of my life I suffered from frequent colds, especially in Winter. Any sudden drop in temperature (like right now) or any stress would be immediately followed by a heavy cold that would often drag on for weeks, sometimes months. These can ruin your training progress and indeed make your life very… Continue reading How to prevent colds from striking to disrupt your training plans.
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