The plank: tips and tricks

The plank: tips and tricks

This is common exercise for core and abdominal training. It’s versatile and can be modified for beginners to advanced exercisers. Here are a few tips to ensure that you are using the proper for, and getting the most out of your plank! Keep body in alignment ie you should be able to draw a straight line from your ear to shoulder to hip to knee to ankle. Don’t drop head, […]

Knee pain and exercise

Knee pain and exercise

Exercise combined with specific muscle strengthening around a damaged knee plays an effective role in treatment for types of arthritis, injury, mechanical, and other knee related problems. Strengthening the muscles around a damaged knee can help support that joint by taking over some of its responsibilities. A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, […]

HIGH POWERED BLENDERS

HIGH POWERED BLENDERS

The rise in popularity of high-powered blenders over the last few years has been hard to ignore; you may have even received one  – or given one as a gift for Christmas. They are a quick and convenient way to whip up a quick breakfast and help you indulge in a sneaky cocktail or two. While they do have plenty of advantages, they can also be an unassuming energy trap. […]

Benefits of taking a break

Benefits of taking a break

Taking a break…. and getting back on track Letting your exercise regime slip during the summer break can reveal some unexpected benefits such as trying something new or simple recovery as the season comes to an end. Holidays can break the usual routine of exercise, work, weekly meal preparation and general household organisation. On the flip side, holidays present with having a bit more time on your hands, good weather […]