75% of our body is made of water and we should try and keep it that way. Dehydration will cause: 1 – Fatigue: water is most vital source of energy in the body, lack of it causes enzymes activities to dip and slow down resulting in tiredness. 2 – High Blood Pressure: When fully hydrated […]
The 4 phases of running … which muscles are engaged? Understanding which muscles are engaged during the different phases of running can help you identify your weaknesses and therefore concentrate on strengthening them. Even though most muscles used are in the lower body, you need to have upper body strength as well, and this is because […]
Don’t want to run? 10 health reasons why you should be running.. Running has countless benefits, listed below are ten important health benefits 1. Calorie burning (feel bloated? Eaten too much the night before? 5k will burn approx. 400cal, 10k 800cal, 12k 1000cal and 21k 1700cal) 2. Weight control/loss (a fast short run and a […]
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness is very common with beginners and even experienced runners, particularly if you are beginning a new programme or changing intensity or length of your training. Muscle soreness can be felt for over 48 hours after an activity. As well as soreness you may experience fatigue, weakness and muscle stiffness. This is completely […]
We all have different running styles and that’s ok, we can’t all run like Bolt! Unfortunately most styles are forced upon us by weaknesses in our body , specially in the muscles that stabilise our legs. Any exercises to strengthen these muscles will help improve your running style and make you faster/stronger runner and reduce […]
The Three reasons why I won Shrewsbury parkrun 2015 Male points table competition: 1-Strength Training & Recovery Just running is not enough if you want stay injury free and run various competitions, overall body strengthening is a must and allow time for body to recover, make a weekly plan for training runs and gym workouts […]
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