This is a shout-out to the little ones, you know, the clever, funny ones who let us know exactly where they are based on the body when we push a little too far! We have 2 main types of muscles in the body: Movers are just as you’d imagine, the ones that do the bulkContinue reading “Working on supporting muscles.”
Author Archives: Kim W
Increasing Cardio Activity
Whether its 10,000 steps a day, going for a bike ride or hopping on the rower, being active is important. We don’t need to overdo it, and it doesn’t need to be in huge chunks or even for a specific distance or time. Little and often, building ourselves up and enjoying it should be theContinue reading “Increasing Cardio Activity”
Transitioning back to the outdoors
So, we’ve been at it in the gym, working other area’s and building ourselves up – awesome work. Now time to take this back on the road, well outside, what should that look like? I know, you’ve put all this effort in and want to see the results of the work – you will, weContinue reading “Transitioning back to the outdoors”
Small Group Training
Group training has many benefits and before we look into how it can fit into our winter activities, let’s look at some of the general benefits we can all get from it. Group training is a great way to get fit, healthy and active. Having an instructor to guide the session and help with form,Continue reading “Small Group Training”
Reintegration after injury
I’m healed, I feel like a million pounds, let me at it! Following on from a couple of weeks ago when we covered adapting workouts, there isn’t a magic point in time when we go straight back to our previous workouts or even workload. There is a gradual transition, as we rehab, we start toContinue reading “Reintegration after injury”
Calorie intake when injured
This is an interesting subject! There are a lot of conflicting thoughts regarding this topic but let’s have a look through. Most people’s first thought would be to reduce the calorie intake as they aren’t working out or being anywhere near as active as they were pre-injury, however, when injured, the body’s natural processes kickContinue reading “Calorie intake when injured”
Psychological effects of an injury
Where do I start on this one!!!! There are so many different responses to an injury, and everyone has different coping strategies when it comes to dealing with an injury. Some of the main emotional responses to an injury are: sadness, being super frustrated, feelings of isolation, feeling a loss of identity, lack of motivation,Continue reading “Psychological effects of an injury”
Training for strength
Training for strength could, and often is, interlinked with performance, as naturally the feats people wish to achieve are by definition an increase in performance. Strength is a vast topic, and one that deserves a spot on its own. Climbing stairs without holding onto the rail, standing up without assistance all fall under this banner,Continue reading “Training for strength”
Training for performance
We’ve ventured down this alley before, whilst this does include those who are training for competitive sport, it also very much covers those training for a specific purpose, be that an event or a certain goal. The goal could be anything, the key to remember here is that whilst the social world will have usContinue reading “Training for performance”
Fit and Healthy Circuits
Want to get some exercise in to help with existing conditions? Our fit and healthy class gives you a structured workout, that allows you to push yourself whilst ensuring we keep everything in check. The class gives you an opportunity to increase your energy levels, strength and range of motion. All levels are welcome andContinue reading “Fit and Healthy Circuits”