Fitness and Training

There’s plenty of debate about whether you should stretch before exercise or afterward, or skip it altogether. But the growing popularity of Self Myo-Fascial Release (SMR) is putting these old arguments in the shade.

If you’re planning to get back into a solid running block, there’s some important factors to consider to minimise your risk of injury. Here, Michael Chamberlain of Back in Motion Patterson Lakes, discusses some ways to help with a smooth and injury-free return to your true potential.

The BOSU-ball is a sure-fire way to improve your core strength and balance, and in this article I’ll tell you why, along with 7 key BOSU ball exercises to get you started. So let’s get into it.

As most who have tried snow boarding or skiing before can attest, snow sports offer quite a unique injury risk. The heavy load placed through the hip, knee, ankle and back can precipitate injury, while the potential for injury from crashing is also quite high, with 64% of all snow related injuries caused by falling.

One of the most under utlilised pieces of equipment to improve your sitting posture and strengthen your core is the humble fit ball (or Swiss ball).