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There is a common belief that strength training is exclusively for explosive sports. Yes, strength training is high risk. Yes, there is significantly more stress placed on your skeletal system when doing these training sessions. Yes, it is important to get technique...
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In this blog we’re going to look at why hip stability and mobility are so important and their relationship to injury prevention. Let’s start with a quick overview of the hip joint…… The hip joint consists of the acetabulum of the pelvis which...
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Here are five fantastic exercises that will specifically benefit runners by strengthening the core, hips, and legs. They are actually on the advanced side of exercises so don’t attempt them unless you are well conditioned or have the guidance of an exercise...
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Core training is something we’ve all heard people talking about, but what do they really mean by the term ‘core training’? Why is it so important? How do we activate our core so that it works in everyday life? We’ll start by giving you a definition of the...
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The connection between the gluteus maximus and hamstring injuries The gluteus maximus (Gmax) plays an important role in the gait cycle, it works with the hamstrings to stabilise the sacroiliac joint (the joint between your sacrum and pelvis). When moving from...
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