Article by Jim Burke You have probably heard that aerobic exercise is important for brain health, but here is some good news: studies show that low-impact …
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Returning to Exercise After Pregnancy
Article by Megan Dunphy After giving birth, most women are keen to lose weight and get their tummy back. Regaining your pelvic floor muscle strength prior to …
Effects of static stretching on performance
Article by Leighton Bradgate. Flexibility is defined as the range of movement (ROM) at a given joint, which can be both active (under muscular control) and …
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Get more out of your golf swing with Pilates
Article by Megan Dunphy Pilates is well known for improving lumbopelvic stability, however there are more benefits to Pilates than simply improving your core …
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The role of the core in sport – do you have a stable base?
What is the ‘Core’? The idea that the core is just the spine, particularly the lumbar region, is palpably wrong: we are talking about the whole spine plus …
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So What Are My “Core” Muscles?
There has been a massive interest in and focus on “core muscles” and their importance over the last 10 – 15 years. Most of us would have engaged in some form of …