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I am a Beginner – Please Help Me!
Firstly what is the difference between running and jogging? Some training programs have running and jogging listed – is it just pace/speed at which you run? Secondly – what actually is a ‘race pace’? I mean how fast to you have to be going. At the moment I run so slowly, I have to fight like crazy to keep running for just 5 minutes continuously! Do I need to think about pace or just build up my continuous time?
What About The Usual Stretching Exercises – Part 3
Please perform the following exercises, in order, from a standing position, remembering to carry out all movements in a smooth, continuous manner, without stopping or jerking:
I. UPPER BODY MOBILITY
A. ARM SWINGS (Two movement)
1. Overhead/Down and Back – Swing both arms continuously to an overhead position and then forward, down, and backwards. Repeat for six to [...]
What About The Usual Stretching Exercises – Part 2
What you do just before your workout begins can have a big impact on what you are able to do during your workout. Many athletes prepare for a training session by carrying out some routine stretching exercises, but it’s important to remember that stretching helps to improve your static (non-moving) flexibility and may not do [...]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome.
What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
The Iliotibial band is a connective tissue band that runs down the lateral aspect (outside) of the thigh. It is a continuation of the tendinous partof the tensor fascia lata muscle and provides its attachment to bone.
In summary, the Iliotibial band runs down the outside of the leg between the [...]
What is Achilles Tendonitis
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common overuse injuries in runners. The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle joint which connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). If the tendon is placed under too much stress it [...]
Runners Knee
A common cause of Anterior Knee Pain.
What is patella femoral syndrome?
This term is used to describe pain around the patella(kneecap). The patella femoral joint is the joint between the femur (thigh bone) and the patella. The biomechanics of this joint are important to consider when explaining patella femoral pain syndrome. The patella sits in a [...]
