18 Oct

The Window of Opportunity – The Off Season

The winter sports season has well and truly passed. Now we have had that time to rest and recover, we need to start looking at offseason conditioning. The offseason is often undervalued and neglected which becomes concerning given its integral role in the athlete’s development. It is near impossible to effectively develop muscle and strength […]

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26 Sep

Training Load Management

What is Training Load?   “Training load” is a broad term describing total volume, intensity and type of physical activity an athlete undertakes during both training and competition.  External load: the physical work performed by an athlete. For example, distance run, amount of jumps performed, balls thrown. It van also be the duration, intensity or […]

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30 May

What squat? Breaking down the types of squats

icon Did you know that among all the types of squats out there, some types might be better for you than other types? Everyone is different, meaning one type of squat may work better for you than others. Before we get started, it’s important to note that one type of squat is not better than […]

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29 Jan

Exercise in the heat

icon Exercise is hard, but with the soaring temperatures of summer, it is often harder. Exercising in the heat can put your body under extra stress. Both exercise itself, as well as the air temperature and humidity can increase your body’s core temperature. Consequently, your body sends more blood to circulate the skin, leaving less […]

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12 Nov

Static and dynamic stretching: What’s the difference?

Stretching is a fundamental part of fitness routines worldwide enhancing flexibility and enhances flexibility. When it comes to stretching, the two most common types — static and dynamic stretching — serve distinct purposes and are recommended at different times during your exercise routine.  Static stretching is often reserved for cooling down, helping muscles relax after […]

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21 May

Exercise Right 2018 – Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise right week 2018 icon What’s your motivation to move? This week (21st-27th of May) is exercise right week. It is well known that there are many benefits of exercise on health, but how about mental health? Research is becoming increasingly more popular in to the area and has found consistently that exercise has a […]

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20 Oct

National Osteoporosis Day: exercise and nutrition

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13 Oct

The benefits of exercise on mental health

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03 Jun

Cramps and Stitches

Pickle Me?  Science has not found all the answers to the problems of cramps and stitches, however, well-trained, fuelled and hydrated athletes are at least risk of experiencing muscle cramps. How to reduce the risk of a cramp: 1. TRAIN Cramps are less common in athletes who are well trained and conditioned for the event […]

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13 May

EXERCISE AS A CURE

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