Tag: Sports
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http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1 Channel 4’s ‘50 days to go: Athlete video diaries’ Athletes discuss what training and pre-Games competitions they will be doing ahead of the Olympic Games. (Source: http://download.macromedia.com/)
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First athletes arrive in Wales in warm up to Games With less than four weeks until the 2012 Olympics kick off in the Millennium Stadium, the first pre-Games training camps staying in Wales have arrived in Cardiff. Athletics New Zealand, a 25 person strong team of athletes, coaches and support staff are due to spend…
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From Couch to 5K… Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit. But, did you know that regular running can help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, boost your mood and keep your weight under control? The Couch…
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The pros and cons of barefoot running… “Kinematic and kinetic analyses show that even on hard surfaces, barefoot runners who forefoot strike generate smaller collision forces than shod rear-foot strikers.” Tom Kelso at breakingmuscle.com digs into the research to bring you the debate on barefoot running. Image: iStockphoto
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Read any articles about a recently published study that looked at exercise and depression? If so, you might be interested in this piece on NHS Choices that takes a look behind the headlines…’ Image: iStockphoto
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On BBC One’s ‘How to Beat Pain’, Dr Jack Kreindler and Professor Greg Whyte look at the key facts about chronic back pain, osteoarthritis and acute pain, using themselves as guinea pigs to show how these debilitating conditions can be treated. In one clip, Prof Greg sends Dr Jack into the ring with ace cage-fighter Nick ‘the…
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For those therapists who are not familiar with fascia, James Earls describes what it is and why all the fuss. I am sure most of you have noticed a new word creeping into the anatomy and bodywork lexicon in the past few years, which makes it seem as if fascia is a new discovery. In…
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Tom Daley, “I dream of doing my best dive” – London 2012 Daley will compete in the 10m synchronised competition and solo on the 10m and 3m platforms. Read his inspiring story
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Stretching and Muscle Fascia | Muscle Fascia Stretching
If you’re interested in knowing more about muscle fascia, be sure to click the link above (or below) and read this very interesting article from The Stretching Institute on ‘Stretching and Muscle Fascia’. Stretching and Muscle Fascia | Muscle Fascia Stretching
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Find the right trainers for your feet! There are so many footwear options, for so many different types of sport, and it can make all the difference to your sporting activity. Rather than choosing what’s in style or what catches your eye, it’s important to first understand your foot type – high, normal or flat arch? Women’s…
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If you have been lucky enough to secure tickets for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this is what they will look like! LOCOG has just revealed the ticket design, by global brand and design consultancy Futurebrand. It has also been announced that more tickets will go on sale tomorrow from 11:00am GMT, for 24 hours. Tickets will range…
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Haile Gebrselassie showed with a fifth victory and achieved in a pulsating 2012 World leading time of 27 minutes 39 seconds that despite setbacks in his marathon career he is still the master craftsman ahead of his young pretenders over 10 kilometres. – Bupa Great Run Congratulations to all the runners that participated, and if…
