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The Piriformis is a muscle located deep within the Glutes. It’s role is to aid external rotation (turning out) of the hip joint. Piriformis syndrome is usually caused by a tightening of the piriformis muscle and can be caused by Overload (or training errors) and Biomechanical Inefficiencies. Piriformis syndrome is […]
What is Periodisation? Periodisation is a process of dividing the annual training plan into a series of manageable phases (mesocycles). ie. A fitness program that delivers an achievement goal by the most efficient means possible. Each phase targets a specific or series of attributes to be developed within a designated […]
Vitamin B-12, or Cobalamin, is the largest and most complex vitamin currently known. The foods containing vitamin B12 are primarily animal meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin with many essential functions in your body.Vegetarians, people who are pregnant or nursing, and others who are at […]
Antioxidants Used to help restore and strengthen the body’s immune system. Antioxidants are common in Vitamin A, Zinc, Iron and Phyto-nutrients with an antioxidant role like Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Selenium and Copper. Vitamin A aids the strength of the mucosa in your lungs, nose and mouth. This […]
Diet provides a variety of nutrients through vitamins and minerals, as well as non-nutritive bioactive constituents which modulate immunomodulatory and inflammatory processes within the body. Timely dietary intake of antioxidant foods and non inflammatory foods strategically combats the inflammatory responses of chronic diseases and their risk factors. Who Needs to […]
What are Anti-Nutrients? Anti-nutrients are natural compounds found in a variety of foods that interfere with the absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These include: Lectins, Phytates and Oxalates. Lectins Lectins are a type of protein that are found in beans, nuts, grains and nightshade vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, […]
Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is a common condition which causes pain on the outside or lateral aspect of the elbow. Golfers elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) is a common condition which causes pain on the inside or medial aspect of the elbow. The condition involves acute or chronic inflammation of the tendons […]
“There is promising evidence that exercise programs may improve the ability to perform ADLs in people with dementia….” forbes, Forbes and Blake et al “In further analyses, in one trial we found that the burden experienced by informal caregivers providing care in the home may be reduced when they supervise […]
The main goals of a warm-up is to prepare your body, reduce your risk of injury and improve the efficiency and optimal performance of your movements. Warm-ups are particularly beneficial when they are included at the start of any exercise session, and again before specific exercises involving one or more […]
Optimal Exercising using the Karvonen Rate ….is a more individualized measurement of your current fitness level. It more accurately measures your optimal training zones enabling you to set a more accurate training strategy and hence a better fitness outcome. Calculation 220 – Your Age – Your Resting Heart Rate Then […]