The Boxing world can be intimidating to those who’ve never peaked inside. Everything from the clanging of metal chains to the slapping of leather on leather as glove assaults bag can give the certain impression of a machoistic culture But look a little deeper and you find the comradery, discipline and most importantly the fitness … Read more
Aptly named due to its similarity in appearance to some sort of old-school cast iron kettle, the kettlebell is a workout tool that can trace its roots all the way back to 18th century Russia and the circus strongmen that used them. Fast forward a few hundred years and you will have definitely happened across … Read more
We’ve all been there… You’re sat at home watching tv, the orange dust of the bag of wotsits you’re chomping on stains your fingers, when an advertisement flashes on to the screen with ripped bodies and PULSATING pieces of raw flesh, and you think “yeah…yeah I fancy a bit of that!” so you lick your … Read more
If you’ve ever stopped during your workout at your local fitness centre of choice and taken a glance around the wider world of the gym floor, you may start to notice just how many contraptions, accessories and tools people employ to achieve their goals. Be it kettlebells, balance trainers or foam rollers, there’s always something … Read more
Today’s PhysioRoom Blog is going to take a look at wobble cushions and boards. What they are, what they do, and how they can help with injury rehabilitation and even with kids with ADHD Now of course, both wobble boards and cushions both have several benefits, many falling at cross section between the two. But … Read more
Whenever you sustain an injury it’s natural to want to get back out doing the things you love as quickly as possible. Whether you have suffered a muscular injury or you have damaged your ligaments, we all want to get the injury treated and to see it healing as quickly as possible. Is deep freeze … Read more
Learn all there is to know about hot and cold treatment, including how it works, the treatments and products available, and more in our detailed buyers’ guide. Injuries, however serious, are never nice to deal with and many don’t fully understand how to treat them, which can cause delays in the recovery period. Whether you’ve … Read more
Find out how to treat your injuries and conditions with hot and cold therapies. Learn how and when to use cold compresses and heat packs here. Just about everyone knows that both heat and cold can help treat sports injuries, but a lot of people don’t know specifically when it’s appropriate to use a cold … Read more
PhysioRoom.com investigates how you can perform self massage Ah the foam roller – the bane of every runners life. From trigger point and myofascial release to general massage the foam roller has become a staple in every runner’s closet. That blue sausage of evil that lurks next to your kit bag and winks at you every time you wince down the stairs. … Read more