Research shows that about half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress that they believe is making them ill. Changes in our lives, such as the death of a loved one, a new relationship, a demanding job or job promotion, the birth of a child can also cause higher levels of stress which often affects […]
So how can you relieve your stress?…. As you may well know, April is Stress Awareness month. Stress Awareness month has been held every April, since 1992! During this annual thirty day period, Healthcare Professionals and Health Promotion Experts across the country join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and potential […]
The Thoracic spine… The T spine refers to the upper and middle back. It joins the cervical spine and extends down about five inches past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. The T spine is made up of twelve vertebrae, T1 – T12. The T spine is built […]
This is a question that I keep hearing around work and at the gym… therefore, I thought a little clarity was needed on the subject. So, which should come first – Cardio or Weights? Well, it all depends on what the goal of your training session is and what your long-term goals […]
Have you singed up to one of the many Half Marathons or Marathons that are happening all over the UK this year? Have you ever thought about your running technique exposing you to injury?! Everybody runs in their own unique manner, with different foot ware and at a different speed – leading to […]
There is such thing as self-massage believe it or not! Self-massage can be done efficiently using a foam roller. A foam roller is a tool that can be used before exercise to increase mobility and blood flow, and after exercise to help speed up recovery. What happens when you foam roll? […]
Why a Sports Massage? A sports massage is a type of massage that can help alleviate pain occurring in certain parts of your body. The pain may have been caused by too much physical activity or repetitive movements. Sports massages were originally developed to serve athletes as a way to prevent and relieve injuries, however, […]
With BathAlf (as its best known) just around the corner we thought it would be beneficial to understand how to taper your fitness/energy leading up to an important race. What is Tapering? Tapering refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition or race. Leading up to an important race, it can be challenging […]
Headaches There are two main types of headaches, tension headaches and migraines. Almost every other human has had a tension headache, and one in ten have had a migraine. As tension headaches occur regularly for a large portion of our population, I feel that some clarity and ways to release tension headaches is needed… […]
