If you are only just embarking on your fitness journey, you may be faced with a choice of different exercises. In this article, we aim to explore and compare the advantages and disadvantages of two popular forms of exercise: Pilates…
A quick Google search of ‘massage gun’ and ‘carpal tunnel’ and you will see a whole range of weird and wacky treatments that claim to be the cure to your wrist pain. Can a massage gun really be the holy…
Returning to the best version of our former selves after injury or surgery is a difficult and sometimes laborious process. It is however crucial to begin the rehabilitation process and maintain a consistent level of input if we want to…
Recovery aids are now a burgeoning industry as athletes seek to train harder, recover better, and ultimately improve overall performance. With a new product on the market every week claiming to be bigger and better, it’s hard to know which…
If you are asking yourself, “are ankle weights good for walking on the treadmill?”, read on. Walking, when broken down, is an exceptionally complex task that requires whole-body strength and coordination to be successful. It is also the fundamental component…
Elliptical machines are an effective mode of introducing low impact exercise, in a way that closely mimics walking and jogging.[1] There are numerous health benefits to be gained from using an elliptical. This article seeks to cover some of those…
Whether you are training for fitness or to returning to running after injury, one question naturally occurs: Can I use a treadmill, or should I focus on running outdoors? Today we build on the previous article regarding running form, and…
