Winter is here and as the weather gets cooler we often find it difficult to keep our motivation with our regular exercise regime. Whether it be out door running, sports or getting yourself to the gym, cold weather can really keep you inside. Why not incorporate an indoors stretching routine? During our colder seasons our…
Whether you play AFL, rugby union, rugby league or soccer, you have to be able to kick the ball with skill, precision and power. A great kick can be the difference between losing or winning a game – something we have seen frequently in some recent Rugby League and Champions League games. But the kicking…
A classic winter warmer. Beef and Red Wine Casserole 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped 1 large brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 kg beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 3cm cubes 2 tablespoons plain flour 250mls (1 cup) red wine 375mls (1 1/2 cups) beef stock 1 x…
Hmmm so Winter is already here, I didn’t even get to say “Winter is coming” I’m not actually sure what it means anyway as I’ve only read half of the first Game of Thrones books. But I do know that earlier this week it was the coldest May morning in a number of years. Cold…
Choosing fitness wear – or active wear as it has come to be known in some circles – can sometimes be difficult as you tend to want to look stylish but be practical at the same time. Tom Hamilton has put his mind to this perennial problem and has come up with these great tips.…
June 1st marks the start of winter and for many of us the start of snow season! Here are a few tips and tricks to reduce the risk of injury when getting back on the slopes. Check your Range of Movement Have a look at your hamstrings length (do a straight leg stretch lying on…
As it gets colder and we lose more light it is easier and easier to avoid working out. Here are my top tips to keep you motivated through winter. Have a goal Working out becomes easier when you can set your mind on something you want to achieve. The goal can be anything. Here some…
Have you ever wanted to take up a strength program but find it intimidating don’t know where to start? Do you have a gym membership that is going to waste because you don’t know what to do? It can be intimidating with all of the information and complex workouts available, but starting with a basic…
The centre point of your workspace is often your desk. People spend up to 8 (sometimes more!) hours a day sitting at their desk. Back, neck, shoulder and arm pain along with headaches and eye strain are common workstation related injuries. Prolonged sitting causes physical fatigue as you hold parts of your body steady for…
You know that: prolonged sitting can cause or exacerbate back pain static postures increase the stress on the back, shoulders, arms, legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. The image below illustrates that sitting already places larger pressures through the discs in our back when…