Core stability is essential to both static and dynamic balance. Unfortunately, many traditional core-training exercises, such as crunches and leg raises, do little to improve stability. To enhance balance, core exercises should be functional, multi planar and involve both single and double leg movements. Core stability is a vital component of balance. These exercises utilise double and single leg movement
Healthy digestion is crucial for a strong immune system and for a long life. Almost all people are affected by different types of digestive disorders. Every so often we might experience bloating, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhoea. Do you recognise any of these symptoms? Often we don’t pay attention to them or don’t see them as such. It’s easier to
Chances are you already know all about the benefits of foam rolling for your workouts. But if you just use a foam roller to rehab injured muscles, you’re not getting the most out of it. The foam roller may be one of the best training tools at your disposal. When you know how to foam roll properly, you’re not only providing
You’ve heard about symmetry before: It’s a mathematical principle that denotes exact equality on two sides. Some elementary school teacher probably taught you about all of this years ago, and you likely haven’t thought about symmetry since. But you should, and especially when it comes to running, because an asymmetrical body could be the culprit behind a nagging injury, or
Lower Back Pain (LBP) affects most people at some point in their lives. In a majority of cases, LBP can be significantly reduced or completely relieved with Pilates. The combination of deep abdominal strengthening, postural awareness, and release and stretching exercises makes Pilates extremely effective in the prevention and treatment of LBP. The Neutral Spine position taught in Pilates is
Are you dealing with shooting pains or numbness from sciatica? Discomfort is caused when the sciatic nerve (which runs from the lower spine down the back of each leg) gets pinched. It can be caused by an injury such as a slipped disk or pelvic fracture, pregnancy, or tight muscles in the lower back, hips, and legs. Whatever the cause,
Injury—the word alone is enough to strike fear into the heart of any athlete. We're in our fitness mode, setting personal bests and seeing results, only to find ourselves suddenly sidelined by unexpected pain. But rather than being depressed about the gym sessions we're missing, we can take this opportunity to analyse why the injury occurred and how to make
Whether you want to doze your way slim, or you just want to wake up feeling more refreshed in the morning, check out these foods that help you sleep. Eating—and drinking—for better sleep means more than just avoiding caffeine and heavy, heartburn-inducing foods at night. Certain foods and beverages could actually help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.
Find your self tired and without energy? In a perfect world, we would have all the energy to exercise daily. Unfortunately, life often gets in the way, whether it’s a busy work schedule, a packed social calendar or a bad case of the flu. Sometimes we really need to give our body a break, but other times we need to
Stretching is an extremely important practice to add to your daily routine to be on your way to better health. Even if you are not planning on exercising vigorously, it is still important to stretch in order to receive multiple benefits for your body and your mind. Incorporating stretching into your daily workouts is a given but stretching is very
