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Five great exercises for overall strength and conditioning
Five strength and conditioning exercises that provide a well-rounded workout targeting various muscle groups and movement patterns...


Osteopathy and exercise therapy
Exercise therapy can play a significant role alongside osteopathic treatment in promoting overall health and well-being, especially when...


Why we suffer more injuries the older we get
As individuals advance in age, they often find themselves more susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries. The intricate interplay of...


Why we lose muscle mass as we get older
The human body undergoes various physiological changes as it ages, leading to a decline in muscle mass and strength, commonly known as...


Strength and Conditioning
Strength and conditioning training is a structured exercise approach that combines resistance training, cardiovascular exercises,...


The key differences between strength and power training
Physical fitness enthusiasts often engage in different types of training to achieve specific goals, such as increasing strength, power,...


Lower back pain and strength training
Lower back pain is a common problem that affects many people around the world. It can be caused by several factors such as poor posture,...


What are the benefits of aggressive rehabilitation after injury?
Injuries can be both physically and mentally debilitating. While the physical pains can be numbing, mental trauma can be even more severe...


Why the 'squat' is such a great exercise
The squat is such a fundamental exercise of everyday life and you are inherently performing this exercise when sitting down and standing...


Knee osteoarthritis? Strengthening your hips will help.
Knee osteoarthritis affects approximately 1/3.of all individuals, with an increasing prevalence as the population ages. The medial...


Does the number of repetitions matter when lifting weights?
Historically it was postulated that the number of repetitions performed at a given magnitude of load will result in specific adaptations....


Going skiing? You can lessen your chances of suffering a knee injury
Skiing is a very popular winter sport, but doesn't come without inherent risk of injury. The most common injuries associated with skiing...


The best exercise option for chronic low back pain
3-4% of adults below 45 years of age have chronic low back pain and 5-7% of adults over 45 years of age also suffer with persistent low...


The effects of running ultra-distance on cardiovascular and cognitive function
Ultra-distance running is becoming increasingly popular, and an area of interest are the effects of running such distances on cognitive...


Should you be training at a certain time of day?
For many, exercise usually fits in around family and work commitments and the benefits are far reaching, but does the time of day have an...


Isometric exercise during immobilisation reduces the time to return to play after ankle sprain
Ankle sprains are very common and can occur not through just playing sport, but simply when out walking. The outside of the ankle tends...


Should we rely solely on X-ray for knee osteoarthritis management?
Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability among older adults and is characterised by changes in joint structure, joint pain,...


The relationship between weightlifting and mortality
Physical exercise has long been recommended for all adults for improved health conditions and enhanced life span. Aerobic exercise has...


How long does it take to lose muscle mass during an exercise break?
It would not be uncommon for those who exercise regularly to worry about losing strength and cardiovascular fitness if they take a break...


Sprint interval training and running performance
Endurance athletes are always looking at ways to improve performance, and sprint interval training (SIT) has gained increasing popularity...
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