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13/05/2014

http://therunexperience.com/posture-the-number-one-way-to-achieve-proper-running-form/

Posture: the number one way to achieve proper running formPosted in Uncategorized0 CommentsAs runners, there seems to be a lot to think about to achieve that perfect form. But think again! Or should we say, think less! You may be wondering:“Don’t I have to concentrate on how my foot lands?“Shouldn’t…

03/02/2014

http://movement-as-medicine.com/breathing-rolling-and-crawling/

This past year I was exposed to my first PRI course, the SFMA, MovNat, Original Strength, and Dr. Anrdeo Spina’s Functional Range Conditioning. All 5 of these courses shared a common theme…. Learn to breathe. Learn to roll. Learn to crawl. 1. Breathing is the essence of life. You can go days without...

15/01/2014

Another great read...

There is absolutely no one size fits all squat position. If you don't believe me, you are in for a treat. This article will help show you why athlete comfort should dictate squat width, why some people's (not EVERYONE) feet point out (no matter how much "mobility" work they do), why some people have...

06/11/2013

“Minimalist footwear” has become popular of late, particularly in the running community. As more and more athletes move towards wearing minimalist footwear, questions are rising about their effectiveness in a strength and conditioning program.

06/11/2013

Certainly one of the most common dysfunctions I see... A great article with practical tips

If you asked me “What is the most common dysfunction you see in clients on a daily basis?”, I’d say unequivocally that it would be limitations in hip mobility. It seems like everyone I see from middle-aged desk jockeys to teenage hockey players is suffering from early…

28/08/2013

Another interesting read:
http://myscienceacademy.org/2012/08/19/world-renown-heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease/

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong.. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries,today is…

20/08/2013

Fact: exercise is medicine!! :-)http://www.exerciseismedicine.org.za/EXERCISE%20IS%20MEDICINE%20ARTICLE%20EIM_%20WEBSITE.pdf

12/08/2013

Such a great article... Enjoy the read!

You've got this injury you just can't shake.You take time off. You ice and stretch and do all the right things but you're still limping home. You spend too much time trying to articulate your particular brand of hurt to those loved ones who still put up with you. You follow referrals to physical the...

10/07/2013

http://graycook.com/?p=1488

Breathing is probably the most simple and yet complex thing we do. It is a conscious thing if we choose it to be, but the instant we stop thinking about it, it continues on its own. One of the bigg...

09/07/2013

Read my contribution about ankle injuries, & how to prevent them while trail running http://www.gomulti.co.za/2013/06/18/issue-7-trail-magazine-released/

Issue 7 TRAIL features Night Running With The Freaks, the Raw Truth About Food, our annual Winter Guide, where to run at Cape Point Reserve in 100 pages!

27/06/2013

Enjoy the benefits of Pilates: Spinal rehabilitation, rebalancing the muscles around the joints, scapular stabilization, Increased strength with longer, leaner muscle, Increased core strength, stability and peripheral mobility, Greater ease of movement through a full range, Decreased impact on the joints, Enhanced balance, coordination and circulation. The Principles focus on: Breathing; Pelvic placement; Rib cage placement; Scapular movement; Head & cervical spine placement. www.biocore.co.za

Stott Pilates focuses on Spinal rehabilitation, rebalancing the muscles around the joints, scapular stabilization, Increased strength with longer, leaner muscle, Increased core strength, stability and peripheral mobility, Greater ease of movement through a full range, Decreased impact on the joints, Enhanced balance, coordination and circulation. The Principles focus on: Breathing; Pelvic placement; Rib cage placement; Scapular movement; Head & cervical spine placement. www.pilateson17th.com

07/03/2013

The psoas muscle!! The connection between your spine & your legs... So, in essence, how you breathe impacts how you walk. Might benefit you to determine if you should really be stretching more or taking a closer look at your breathing? Just a thought. :)