Recovery is a massive buzzword in the sports science world now. Inflatable boots, compression wear from head to toe, even recovery thongs are on the market. Let’s break things down and give you some common sense, practical recommendations.Read More
It’s February and we’ve all started and hopefully stuck to our New Year’s resolutions and pre-season fitness training for footy, netball or soccer is ramping up. It’s about this time that the dreaded shin splints start rearing their ugly head. So, we thought we’d help you out by telling you what they are, why they happen and how you can try and prevent them.Read More
Well, not exactly high heels, but a heel lift placed in your shoes. A recent study from LaTrobe Uni in Melbourne compared placing 12mm heel lifts in shoes to a common exercise protocol and recorded the response over 12 weeks. They found that both groups improved, and that the group who wore the heel raises improved slightly more. What’s going on here you may ask? Let’s explain…..Read More
Spring has sprung, it’s warming up and we’re getting ready for Plantar fascia season. For many people warm weather gets us out of shoes, into thongs, sandals and bare feet and signals the start of what can be a very frustrating battle with heel pain.Read More
No we’re not crazy, it’s science!Read More
If you are trying to get a running habit started, or coming back from an injury layoff, it can be confusing working out all the ins and outs of a training program. One of the most difficult things to work out for yourself is how hard you should be running.Read More
