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Lactic Acid Explained

Lactic acid, also known as lactate, is produced when the body breaks down carbohydrates to use for energy when oxygen levels are low. This is a type of anaerobic energy production. When you perform a high-intensity workout e.g. strength training or sprinting, your body requires greater levels of energy. Energy is supplied through ‘glycolysis’ a process […]

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The Benefits of Skipping

Skipping has become known for its calorie and fat burning benefits. An hour of skipping can burn approximately 1300 calories. Skipping can be incorporated into HIIT sessions, strengthening the upper and lower body as well as toning and conditioning muscles. Skipping also provides a chance to improve footwork, balance, coordination and agility. Want to increase

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Pilates and Yoga

They’re both good for you! – Increase energy levels and stamina – Increase blood oxygenation through breathing techniques – Increase blood flow – Reduce blood pressure – Reduce muscle soreness – Stress relief – Improve core stability including abdominal, lower back and pelvic floor muscles – Enhance posture through skeletal alignment and greater muscle strength

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The Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga has been proven to enhance overall athletic performance by increasing muscle strength and tone. Yoga can help to improve balance and promote postural correction by engaging and stimulating muscles through proprioceptive feedback; it also provides an opportunity for some serious core strengthening! Additionally, yoga  can aid circulation, provide pain relief as well as alleviate

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Get a dose of Vitamin Sea and try Paddle Boarding!

This water sport offers you a chance to increase your stamina and endurance whilst providing a full body workout! Not only does it reduce the risk of diabetes and joint problems but also provides stress relief and an effective weight loss alternative! Physiotherapists love this low impact sport as it is great for rehabilitating patients

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Running a Marathon?

Is a Marathon on the horizon? Many runners experience hip, knee, shin, ankle and foot pain when they are training for events. It’s the sheer volume of training, combined with any underlying biomechanical issues or muscle imbalances which can lead to such pains. We routinely offer our Physiotherapy assessment skills to identify the cause of

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