Give Yourself A Talking To & Let Self-Talk Enhance Your Performance
2nd September 2017
Shameema Yousuf explains the power of self-talk for runners
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Exercise For Runners: The Fire Hydrant
1st September 2017
Our expert, Matt Phillips, explains The Fire Hydrant, a hip mobility exercise The hips are a particularly important joint for runners as they require both mobility and stability. Mobility is important in the sense that if you haven’t got enough…
The 10-Week Postpartum Fitness Plan
30th August 2017
In this article, KC Fitness introduces a 10-week fitness plan to help new mums achieve their fitness goals. The plan starts from the moment you have been given the go-ahead by your medical practitioner to start exercising. A medical appointment…
Health: Tip Top Teeth For Runners
27th August 2017
Did you know that runners are actually MORE PRONE to serious dental problems than the rest of the population? Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation explains how a healthy mouth equals a healthy body Dr…
Ask The Expert: How Can I Stop The Pain In My Knees When I Run?
23rd August 2017
Our fitness expert looks to solve our reader's running trouble
Exercise Of The Month: Nordic Hamstring Curls
21st July 2017
Target Muscle/s: Hamstrings Sets & Reps: 5-10 reps Tempo: Eccentric: slow, controlled lengthening of muscle Frequency: Twice a week strength training program (or as advised if part of rehab plan) Rationale Hamstring strains are notorious in all sports, but the…
Get Up That Hill
18th July 2017
How is it some runners skip up inclines when the rest of us huff and puff to the top? With the right approach, technique and attitude, hills don’t have to be hard. When you’re a beginner, simply running on the flat…
Expert Advice: Sunburn
17th July 2017
The British Skin Foundation has sun safety tips available to the public on this page and our primary advice is to follow these to avoid sunburn in the first place. However, we realise that sometimes accidents can happen. So with this in mind, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, Dr Anjali Mahto gives some simple advice on how to reduce pain from sunburn and limit further damage.
High-Intensity Interval Training Without The Intense Injuries
8th July 2017
Sports injury specialist warns of the common injuries sustained through HIIT workouts and advises on how to prevent them. High intensity exercising has continued to grow in popularity in recent years due to its fat-burning, muscle-building effects. But whilst this…