Medical researchers began using laser biostimulation in the late 1960’s with low-powered laser beams that produced non-thermal effects on human tissue. The first reported cases involved slow-healing ulcers. The efficacy of this low-level laser therapy, or “LLLT,” is substantiated by objective research that continues. Experimenting clinicians found that an 830 nm laser is optimal for […]
Sharing a Personal Trainer: Personal and Social Benefits of Individualized, Small-Group Training.
Abstract Wayment, HA and McDonald, RL. Sharing a personal trainer: personal and social benefits of individualized, small-group training. J Strength Cond Res 31(11): 3137-3145, 2017- We examined a novel personal fitness training program that combines personal training principles in a small-group training environment. In a typical training session, exercisers warm-up together but receive individualized training […]
9 Reasons Your Body Will Thank You for Using a Foam Roller
Time to get foam rolling. Find out the benefits and learn from the experts as to why everyone should incorporate foam rolling into their fitness regime. Have you ever wondered why you see some people using foam rollers down at the gym? To many, it’s an essential tool of their training lives, while for others […]
Quarter of world’s population ‘not active enough to stay healthy’
Globally people are becoming less active, which is damaging their physical and mental health, says the World Health Organisation. Countries must encourage non-motorised transport, such as walking or cycling, to introduce more exercise into our increasingly sedentary lives. Photograph: Alamy There is an urgent need to get people moving, according to research by the World Health Organisation […]
Balance & Strengthening for Ankle Sprains
Ankle Sprains The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can happen to anybody at a time when you least expect it. Normally, it occurs after a sudden unnatural twisting of the foot which can tear the ligaments of the ankle. An ankle injury affects every aspect […]
