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Don’t worry Mum and Dad. Your kids can lift weights. Let’s start with some common Myths . Resistance training will stunt the growth of children No scientific evidence indicates that Read more

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome diagnosed by the presence of widespread body pain. The disease is characterised by generalized body pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, Read more

In order to use fat (Free Fatty Acids –  FFA) as your main fuel, you need to exercise at low intensity (e.g. cycling, walking) so the body has the capacity to mobilize and oxidize fat Read more

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a condition where the capsule, a membrane which encloses the shoulder joint, becomes thickened and tight. This Read more

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting an estimated 302 million people worldwide, and is a leading cause of disability among older adults. The knees, and hips, are Read more

Mythbusting https://www.acsm.org/all-blog-posts/acsm-blog/acsm-blog/2020/02/13/mythbusting-weight-loss   The top four weight loss myths (by Renee J. Rogers) Myth 1: The need to choose Diet Read more

A study published by the Lancet in 2018, reported that almost everyone will have low back pain at some point in their lives. It can affect anyone at any age, with the biggest increase seen in Read more

Why is so important to keep yourself active and fit? Globally people are becoming less active, this is partly due to a busy life style. We have become reliant on our cars, using these for even Read more

Sciatica (also called radicular pain) is commonly used to describe radiating leg pain. It is caused by inflammation or compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots (L4-S1) forming the sciatic Read more

We are busting myths and reinforcing what the latest evidence says is best for your back. Myth 1: Moving will make my back pain worse Fact: Don’t fear twisting and bending, it’s Read more