Cross posted from Ale Santuz: https://alesantuz.com/2017/09/13/the-influence-of-shoes-heel-to-toe-drop-on-running/amp/ Ale Santuz The influence of shoe’s heel-to-toe drop on running In the lab, I often have the chance to play around with many different parameters related to running. Shoes certainly incorporate several of these and, especially for non-scientific audience, are reason for great interest. Independently on whether this is […]
Neuroscience News: Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and neurophysiological changes that occur. Source: IOS Press. Even a single bout of physical activity can have significant positive effects on people’s mood and cognitive functions, according to a new study in Brain Plasticity. […]
Overworking? Over training? You’re working out… but are you forgetting something? When you are serious about your training you will often focus on the work in workout: more repetitions, training more often, more intensity. But are you giving your body the best chance you can to perform at your best? Your body naturally knows when you need […]
Ballet is an incredibly demanding physical artform which rivals Olympic sports like gymnastics and skating for the extremes of strength, control and flexibility required to perform ballet to a high level. The risk of injury is always present with any physical activity, and ballet is no exception. The level of risk depends on the amount of […]
Some days I just didn’t want to get out of bed. Some days my body hurt. EVERYWHERE. It hurt like hell. Some days I was so tired I felt like I was dragging my body through quicksand. Some days I hated looking at myself in the mirror. But I still did it. I knew I […]
Even when we are not performing, dancers prioritise our personal fitness and health so we are ready for anything when rehearsals start. You never know whatthe choreographer has in mind. So its important for us to stay in peak condition physically and mentally at all times. People in other professions often don’t make the connection […]
Sometimes it feels like no matter what you do, it is never enough. When that happens, you start to lose hope and perspective, and waste your energy on fear that grips your attention and won’t let you go. Try extra hard to trust your body and give her the time, space and compassion she deserves. […]
Back and neck pain are a leading cause of disability, affecting 1 in 10 people globally, this NHS supported systematic review finds. The likelihood of experiencing disability arising from a back injury increases with age, as muscle tone and activity levels decrease, and joints become less flexible. If you are willing to make it your […]
The muscles of the hip often play a primary role in the health of your lower back. Your upper leg or thigh bone is called the femur, and it is controlled by the hip Flexors and hip Extensors. Your hip flexors, mainly the iliopsoas (“psoas” for short), raise the leg towards your belly. Hip extensors like the […]
Many people who suffer from lower back pain have either too much (hypermobility) or too little (hypomobility) movement in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). Here are some great exercises to help stabilise the SIJ to improve freedom of movement and reduce pain. 4 Exercises to help with SIJ pain Bear Walk Glute Bridge SI Joint Pain […]
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