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The Lazy Persons Guide to Exercising at Home
Sports / Workout

The Lazy Persons Guide to Exercising at Home

There is one unexpected side-effect to isolation and spending more time at home - exhaustion. It seems contradictory that an increase in idle time, spent watching TV and reading books, could actual...

Leg / Footwhy are my hamstrings so tight? tips for relieving tight hamstring muscles

Why are my Hamstrings tight?

Your hamstrings are a collection of tendons crucial for most movements in your legs. Responsible for helping your leg to move properly while walking, running, jumping and more. After exercising, yo...

RunningWhat is Lactic Acid and How Can it be Stopped!

What is Lactic Acid and How Can it be Stopped!

Lactic Acid is often the cause debate among the fitness community. Some saying it causes pain for days on end, others saying it doesn’t do anything at all. Visit any of the public forums and you’ll...

Leg / Footman and woman doing sumo squats at the gym. They are holding weighted gym balls for more resistance

Sumo Squats: Exercise for Glutes and Inner Thighs

Sumo squats are an excellent addition to leg day. They target muscle groups similar to those of a regular squat, with a particular focus on the inner thighs. As many traditional leg workouts (squat...

Sports / WorkoutWoman on the beach walking with a yoga mat, preparing to do active recovery after sports

Active Recovery: How to do it Right

With benefits like removing blood lactate at a faster rate, minimising the effect of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and helping you stick with your exercise routine, it’s no wonder active recovery ...

Injury / PainFoot pain while running? Treatment tips

Foot pain while running? Treatment tips

When you run, your foot needs to absorb a force that’s ~2x your body weight while keeping you stable. Considering all the work it has to do, it’s unsurprising that things can sometimes go wrong, le...

CompressionSit to Stand: at-home core workout

Sit to Stand: at-home core workout

Sit to Stand - Strengthen your core muscles!  Begin standing on feet spread hip-width apart. Squat down onto a seat or bench so that your thighs are parallel with the ground. Make sure the se...

Injury / PainKnee Pain From Running - Do You Need Knee Support?

Knee Pain From Running - Do You Need Knee Support?

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily injured. It comprises four main components: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Many of these structures can be susceptibl...

Injury / PainHow do you fix Runner’s Knee | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

How do you fix Runner’s Knee | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Runner’s Knee pain is all too common among runners. Too much training, insufficient muscle strength, and even worn-down running shoes can lead to pain that stops you in your tracks. Fortunately, th...

KneeProtect your knee while skiing and snowboarding with a Bauerfeind Knee Brace

Protect Your Knee While Skiing and Snowboarding

Winter Sports Lovers! The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and ski resorts will soon be packed with keen boarders and skiers. Bus, as with any sport, your knees are at risk of i...