by MikeJLeech | Sep 21, 2020 | Good Exercise, Massage, Shockwave Therapy
The idea behind the couch to 5k concept is to take people from their couch to running 5k (5 kilometres, 5,000 meters or 3.1 miles) in 9-12 weeks. The idea has become very popular with people wishing to reduce the wear of their soft furnishings whilst improving...
by MikeJLeech | Jun 14, 2020 | Good Exercise, Mental Wellbeing
I recently asked (via email) my physiotherapy colleagues at the Fay Pedler Clinic a simple question: “What is the single most important element of physical and mental well being?” The responses I received; to what was certainly not a simple question were,...
by MikeJLeech | May 11, 2020 | Good Exercise
The original name for plyometric was jump training which was a training method first recognised in the 1960’s when Russian athletes achieved great track and field success at the Olympics. The term Plyometric was not used until an American athletic coach studied the...
by MikeJLeech | Feb 12, 2020 | Good Exercise
As we start a ‘New Year’ many of us will have set ourselves New Year resolutions and for a lot of people, these will focus around health and wellbeing. Back in October 2019, the clinic posted an article on the benefits of regular exercise on both physical and mental...
by MikeJLeech | Dec 13, 2019 | Good Exercise
Two of our physios have been busy not just in the clinic but also out on the water. Yes, although the weather is cold, stand up paddle boarding can keep you warm and give you a great workout in these colder months. Catherine Faulconer and Jo Tibbles have picked up...
