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    Why Does Andy Murray Wear Ankle Braces?

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    Step into the world of elite tennis, and you’ll often witness players sporting extra support. Take Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, for instance. Both prodigies are either wearing kinesiology tape or knee wraps during their matches. But one player stands out with his consistent use of ankle braces. And it’s none other than the remarkable … Read more

    What I Learned From My First 5k

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    Employee Bekki took on her first 5k last weekend. Here's her perspective on what to expect. Navigating a five-kilometre mud-drenched obstacle course probably isn't on many people's list of things to achieve this year, but the idea sounded strangely appealing when my workmates suggested that we complete the Race for Life to raise money for ... Read more

    What is Suspension Training?

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    Suspension trainers have become a gym floor mainstay over recent times, claiming to assist in the sculpting of functionally sound muscle and for creating an environment in which one can learn difficult-to-achieve exercises. Building muscle with merely two over-sized elastic bands? Surely not. Yet over a decade after it was unleashed on the fitness community, ... Read more

    5 Things a Knee Cartilage Injury Patient May Encounter During Rehab

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    Wednesday’s breaking news story dealt a huge blow to Arsenal supporters as well as England boss Roy Hodgson. Danny Welbeck has been ruled out of action for nine months following surgery on significant cartilage damage in his right knee. Welbeck limped off after just 24 minutes of his 15th Gunners appearance of the season against … Read more

    PhysioRoom Q&A with: Emile Heskey

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    Our quick-fire question and answer session with Bolton Wanderers striker and former England international Emile Heskey. What’s the worst injury you’ve ever suffered? I broke my metatarsal while I was at Wigan and was out for nine weeks. I’ve actually still got a screw in my foot from it, but I can’t feel it and … Read more

    The Great Fitness Swindle: Toning Exercises For Women

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    Toning exercises for women If the above title didn’t have you ROFLCOPTERing your way around the office, PhysioRoom.com needs to educate you a little! One can only imagine the evil genius who first stylised this now infamous buzz word phrase feasts only the blood of his prey – with a Chianti chaser. It’s seen everywhere from Women’s Health to Heat Magazine implying that the ... Read more

    Guide to Resistance Training For Women

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    Resistance training for women Personal trainer and fitness blogger Alexis Fletcher is back once again with more quirky insights into the world of health and fitness. Welcome to PhysioRoom.com’s guide to resistance training for women.     Many female clients come to me looking for a toned summer body look. But mention strength or resistance and they cower into the shadows ... Read more

    Strength Training for Women

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    Using strength training to aid weight loss Personal trainer and fitness blogger Alexis Fletcher is back once again with more quirky insights into the world of health and fitness. This week Alexis uses strength training to aid weight loss! “Many of my female clients complain of the usual hard to reach weight loss areas – legs, bums, ... Read more

    Training Tips for Beginners

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    Summer is officially over and the gyms are full. As every man, woman and dog hits the treadmills and weight racks, determined to look better next year, Toby Cryne talks training tips for beginners – perfect for those fresh faces! Social media has changed the perception of the health and fitness industry in recent years. Gone ... Read more

    Hangin’ from the Rafters: The Benefits of Suspensions Training

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    What are the benefits of suspension training? PhysioRoom.com investigates. Potter around the gym floor in 2017 and a whole range of odds and ends, gimmicks and fads will no doubt be overflowing out of a randomly placed blue box in the corner of the room. Gym staff try and hide it, but it’s always there ... Read more