Runners, both seasoned and newbies, often focus on building leg strength and endurance, but it’s equally crucial not to overlook another key player in your running journey – your hips. When we run, our hips act as vital stabilizers, ensuring our gait is smooth and balanced. Strong hips not only increase our overall running efficiency … Read more
As someone who enjoys marathons and wants to stay at the top of my game, I’m always looking for new ways to improve my performance and swimming is one of them! Swimming is an incredibly beneficial activity to help you boost strength, speed and overall endurance, all essential factors when running long distances. If you’re … Read more
Triathlon is a sport growing rapidly in popularity across the nation due to its versatility and accessibility for all ages and fitness levels. With races ranging from “Sprint” distance for beginners up to Ironman distances for more experienced competitors or those wanting a true adventure. There is an event for just about anyone willing to … Read more
As an athlete, exercising in hot weather can be undeniably challenging and physically tough. However, the impact of heat on your physical performance and energy output is more dramatic than many people realise, especially if you don’t train with the intention of becoming acclimated to higher temperatures. Heat acclimatization is a critical piece of training … Read more
The foot is an engineering wonder that supports body weight and acts as a lever to propel. It’s both strong enough to push off with each stride, supple enough to absorb the impact of every step, and facile enough to negotiate uneven surfaces. Its activity relies on a network of bones, muscles, tissues, and nerves … Read more
I once had a client named Nicole, completely new to physical therapy, schedule an evaluation with me after complaining of inflammation, pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion in her shoulder. Nicole had been dealing with shoulder pain for months and was finally willing to give physical therapy a try. After a thorough examination, I … Read more
Are you terrified about getting older and losing independence? Becoming a burden on your children? Missing out on life milestones? As we age, a lot of us begin to consider what will happen after retirement. We can become paralysed by the fear that our body won’t be able to keep up with our younger family … Read more
Are you struggling to reach your training goals? Have you been pushing yourself hard with no results to show for it? It’s very common for anyone in training for marathons or even just for their own enjoyment to reach a plateau where you don’t make any progress for a while and no matter what you … Read more
If you’re a runner or triathlete, you know that injuries can get in the way of your training and reaching your goals and runner’s knee is the ultimate enemy! Runner’s knee is particularly difficult to manage and, unless addressed properly, can keep coming back despite your efforts to eliminate it. Fortunately, there are ways to … Read more
Are you a triathlete looking to take your performance to the next level? I’ve taken part in triathlons over the years and it’s no easy feat to train and take part! From mastering all three disciplines – swimming, cycling, and running – to managing your nutrition, recovery, and cross training there’s so much that goes … Read more
