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Fair weather rider/runner? We hear you, onto the treadmill or turbo trainer it is then…. Or is it? Often, we can fall into trying to replicate our outdoor activities inside, without it hitting the right spot. There are both obvious and subtle differences: Treadmill/Turbo doesn’t move Variances in undulation can’t be replicated Scenery and weatherContinue reading “How to take your cardio indoors in the winter”

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”

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”

One of the most difficult parts of working out when injured (or when returning from injury) is not measuring ourselves against the pre-injury workouts. Second to that is finding the limits of our current level of ability. Often, we can undertake a workout feeling like a million dollars only to find after the workout thatContinue reading “Adapting your workouts when injured”

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”

Rehab or even prehab, (more on that later), often conjures thoughts of physio based exercise (nothing wrong with these) and a break from training which, let’s face it, kinda feels like someone’s pulled the exercise mat from under us.  Whilst a lot will depend on the extent of the injury, there will still be otherContinue reading “Training for rehab”

We may have mentioned in previous posts that resistance training can help with retaining muscle as we age.….  The facts are there for us all and the more we research, the more concrete the evidence gets, this doesn’t mean we all need to switch to a bodybuilding program!  The types of training for each individualContinue reading “Training for longevity”

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”

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”

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”