Posts in “Recovery”
Control Your Cycling Pain!
This article will discuss injury prevention and management for cyclists whilst providing understanding of how the muscular system works during cycling. Phases of Cycling To learn how to modify things to reduce pain or prevent injury during cycling we need to understand which muscles are working and at which points during our pedal strokes they […]
Read articleWhat Are The Benefits Of Yoga?
A recent newspaper article suggested that Yoga could change your life! Really? WOW! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE yoga, but whilst I’m not 100% sure that this life changing statement is strictly correct, I do think that Yoga is often misunderstood and stereotyped. It’s not just about sitting cross legged and meditating! So what […]
Read articleHealthy Post Workout Meals
Here is a sample of quick, easy and most of all healthy post workout meals. These healthy post workout meals include a great balance of carbohydrates , proteins and healthy fats needed to replenish those tired muscles. Super Healthy Salmon Salad Kcal 320 Protein 30g Carbs 30g Fat 10g sat 4g Serves 2 Ingredients 100g bulgar wheat. […]
Read articleWhy is Magnesium Beneficial?
Do you suffer from headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure or muscle spasms? Did you know that you may be able to help prevent this by increasing your intake of Magnesium? Simply put, these are some of the common symptoms of magnesium deficiency. We’re not saying you absolutely have a deficiency, but as Magnesium isn’t produced […]
Read articleA Personal Trainers View on Wasabi
The Wasabi website boasts that the sushi is made from scratch in-branch every morning and uses only the freshest and finest ingredients – and I have to say, I’ve never been disappointed! The thing with Wasabi is that you don’t have to like fish (or rice for that matter) to eat there – I’m vegan […]
Read articleThe health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient
The health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient Zinc is so important because its found in every tissue of the body and is directly involved in cell division, its a powerful antioxidant and is directly involved in proper endocrine function and therefore the maintenance of hormone […]
Read articleHow to balance your quadriceps and hamstrings
The quads and the hamstrings are the two largest group of muscles in the lower limbs, providing the ability to extend and flex the knee joint. However according to multiple pieces of research the quads are commonly overdeveloped in relation to the hamstrings, this can lead to injuries and adversely affect the joints performance. However […]
Read articleHow to speed the detoxification of alcohol
Alcohol is a terrible substance, it stops fat burning, erases performance gains and delays recovery, and should be avoided! However since it’s the holiday season and most of you will have had some its handy to have a few strategies that will help your body cope best with the poison. Before we begin to discuss […]
Read articleBreakfast eggs
Veggie breakfast bakes (serves 4) 127 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 5g, salt 0.4 g Ingredients Process 4 large field mushrooms 8 tomatoes , halved 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 200g bag spinach 4 eggs Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the mushrooms and tomatoes […]
Read articleSnacks to eat on the go
Snacks to eat on the go Smashed bean dip- makes 4 portions 172 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 6g, sugar 3g, salt 1.04 g Ingredients Process 400g can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained juice 2 lemons , zest 1 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 tsp […]
Read articleImproving Posture
Improving posture Poor posture is a very common condition. Posture issues are generally caused by muscular imbalances, in which a muscle is either too tight or too weak. The problem with poor posture is the likelihood of receiving an injury, according to the ACA upto 85% of Americans experience back pain at some point, highlighting […]
Read articleVitamin C and recovery
Vitamin C and recovery Most people are aware that Vitamin C is excellent at providing immune protection, however new research is highlighting some other great uses for this super vitamin, including: The reduction in cortisol levels following intensive training Minimizing the catabolic stress response and thus promoting anabolism Effective doses have been shown to fluctuate […]
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