Are you suffering from tightness in your diaphragm muscle? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how to fix it. Many people experience diaphragm tightness, which can lead to difficulty breathing, chest pain, and other breathing-related issues. Fortunately, there are several techniques you can use to loosen a tight diaphragm muscle and get your breathing back[…]
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Wobble your way to fitness with fun balance board exercises. Balance board training can be a great way to improve your core muscles and even your upper body. They’re a fun way to improve balance and can be one of the best mobility exercises for people with lower leg injuries. If you have a wobble[…]
Up, up and away! Take your fitness routine to new heights with these superman exercise variations. Supermans are a great way to strengthen your back, core, and glutes. This move is named after the iconic superhero because it involves lying on your stomach and lifting your arms, legs, and chest off the ground, just like[…]
It’s quite something to see thousands of runners moving through the streets of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Are you looking to participate in next year’s London Marathon? If you love the look of the TCS London Marathon events when you watch them on TV and want to be part of[…]
Don’t trip up, keep it moving! Learn how to optimise your shoelaces for running. Running clothes, running shoes, running water bottles… it seems like there are hundreds of running-specific things, nowadays. But did you know that there are running-specific lacing techniques? Why are lacing techniques important for running shoes? Properly tying your shoelaces can help[…]
Don’t let runner’s knee put a dent in your stride with these helpful tips. The feel of your soles hitting the pavement, a quiet morning, the sun in the sky… and a dull pain in your knee that you just know is going to bother you even more later. But what can you do? Surely runner’s knee[…]
If you’ve ever Googled ‘how to run properly foot strike’? This one’s for you. If you’re a keen runner, you’ll know that proper foot strike and gait are essential to running efficiently, effectively, and safely. It’s important to learn how to land properly on your feet when running to reduce the risk of injury and[…]
Interval workouts are a hot topic in the fitness world, but what are they? Is high-intensity interval training for you? Aerobic interval training combines short, high-intensity exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. It is a popular and effective way to improve endurance, speed, and overall fitness and aerobic system, and it can be[…]
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. But how do you support mitochondrial function to encourage energy production? There are many reasons why you might be interested in improving your mitochondrial health. Maybe you are experiencing symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction, or you’re just looking to reduce oxidative stress and improve mitochondrial function. Why is it[…]
Increase your blood lactate levels with these lactate threshold training techniques. Lactate threshold occurs when the exercise intensity you’re engaging in gets to the point where the levels of lactate in your blood are noticeable. But how does it all work? According to James Dunne, the “onset of blood lactate accumulation occurs when you start[…]