It was recently reported that 79% of runners suffer some sort of injury every year. Is there a better way of running that can reduce running injuries? Hence the question, is there a right and a wrong way to run?
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What Does Being Fit Look Like?
Watching the London marathon last week made me think of this question. Thousands of people (and the odd honey monster) of all shapes and sizes ran the 26 miles and 385 yards. Looking at some of these people (such as shadow chancellor Ed Balls) you would not say they looked fit. Obviously, the two Kenyans ... Read more
We chat to UK National Indoor 1500m Champion Lewis Moses
In February, Lewis Moses became the National Indoor 1500m Champion. Now, the 25-year-old has a chance to be a part of London 2012. PhysioRoom.com catches up with him during his busy training schedule for moreɼ!–more–> PhysioRoom.com interviews Olympic hopeful Lewis Moses Lewis, tell us a bit about yourself and how you became a runner? I … Read more
Daftest off-field Football injuries
Recently the star striker of Manchester City, Sergio Aguero was injured and unavailable for selection. There is nothing odd in that you may think as footballers are always getting injured.
Exercise to Fight Against Cancer – The Benefits
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, such as mesothelioma, breast cancer or any other type of cancer, exercise might be the furthest thing from your mind. But even most oncologists will say that exercise can be extremely beneficial before, during and after your treatment for cancer. The way in which you choose to incorporate exercise into your routine is up to you. Physicians and researchers agree that 30 minutes of exercise five times each week can help you maintain or even improve your physical fitness while undergoing treatment.
A Modest Proposal
Recently Channel 4ֳ 10 Oփlock Show had a discussion about obesity and Dr Dawn Harper GP, of Embarrassing Bodies fame, came out with some startling statistics.
Make Exercise Part Of Your Routine
When you have worked hard all day the last thing you want to do is exercise. The vision of you jogging, swimming or going to the gym gets replaced by one of you sitting in a chair with a nice cup of tea.
How to Diagnose RSI
RSI is short for Repetitive Strain Injury which is caused by constant repetitive motion. This usually happens in the workplace in tasks such as typing or on a production line.
John Bishopֳ Week of Hell for Sport Relief
On Monday 27th February, comedian John Bishop set out on an epic journey that was to cover 290 gruelling miles over five days all in the aid of Sport Relief, where so far an amazing ñ,660,198 has been raised.
Walking on Sunshine
Golf, as the old joke goes, is a good walk spoiled. We often forget though that walking is actually a very useful way of exercising.