• SPORT: Principles of Training

    Despite popular belief, there is a key difference between simply working out and training; a goal, a workout regime and a program that follows the principles of training. Toby Cryne explains the key training rules that have helped him through marathons, triathlons and Muay Thai fights over the past few years.

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    Barefoot Running or Bust: Minimalist Running Explained

    Minimalist running has been the subject of much controversy and debate since the release of Born to Run in 2009 and now, Blightyֳ running community flaunt a new type of shoe; the minimalist running shoe. Our resident runner Toby Cryne examines the phenomenon of minimalist running and the pros and cons of the new (old) style in comparison to the tried and tested heel down techniques of old.

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    Piriformis Syndrome Exercises Explained

    The Bane of Every Runner’s Life – Piriformis Syndrome Exercises

    Running can be a pain in the butt sometimes. If it’s not blisters, it’s niggling knees or misfiring quadriceps. And this weekֳ flavour is just as consuming: Piriformis syndrome. Equally as annoying standing up as it is sitting down, the condition can be pretty debilitating if not treated with the correct amount of humility and care. Piriformis syndrome exercises have become commonplace in many stretching routines such as my own. Yet still, the blighters hurt.

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    G Form Shin Guards: The Pro-X Range with Pele

    G Form Shin Guards With Pele G Form Shin Guards, in case you havenִ heard already, are a revolutionary company that have taken social media by storm with product demonstration videos featuring their products. And why? Stuff like this:   Pretty cool huh? And now, in line with the recent World Cup in Brasil, the … Read more

    PhysioRoom.com’s Top Tips for New Runners

    Equipment for New Runners

    People that run regularly already can be oh-so quick to sing the virtues of how easy it is to start running. It is that easy for them Рtheyֶe already bought all the gear they need, and then some. Of course, you could march out there and start running right now with the exact clothes youֲe wearing.

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    Oxlade-Chamberlain Injury Recovery

    England’s Midfield Answer Oxlade-Chamberlain Out for Uruguay

    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, recently touted as the answer to Englandֳ aging midfield, has been ruled out of the Three Lions match up with Uruguay on Thursday 19th June.[1]

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