19 Dec

Exercise of the Month – December 2016

PALLOF PRESS Rotational movements are integral to many of the sports enjoyed by people on the Central Coast. From tennis to surfing to football, the Pallof Press can help you improve your rotational control. This is a great exercise for stability of hips, pelvis and spine and working on the slings of muscles that work […]

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24 Nov

Nutrition and Swimming

Swimming and the Central Coast go hand in hand! Swimming requires a dedicated commitment to training, incorporating anaerobic fitness although aerobic metabolism increases the longer the distance. Because of high volumes of training and competitions it is important that sufficient nutrients are provided to the body for optimal performance and overall health. Training diet Training […]

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18 Nov

Exercise of the Month – November 2016

Side lying windmill- for thoracic mobility This exercise helps to increase thoracic rotation, why is this so important? Well a decrease in thoracic mobility can lead to issues in the joints above and joints below, hence problems with the neck and lower back. The thoracic spine is designed for flexion, extension and rotation. It is […]

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06 Feb

Respiratory Dysfunction in Swimmers

Respiratory dysfunction in Swimmers …It’s bubble, bubble, breath, right…? Competitive swimming training and racing places a huge demand on the respiratory system to deliver oxygen to the blood so it can be transported to the working muscles, and to remove carbon dioxide waste from our lungs at a rate that allows us to perform competitively. […]

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