By Merryn ManleyDo you have pain at the outer side of the knee or thigh? You could have ITB friction syndrome.This condition is exacerbated by sporting activity and is commonly seen in runners, cyclists and endurance athletes.What is the ITB?The iliotibial band is a thickening of the fascia and connective tissue that envelops the whole […]

So far we have discussed the first 2 parts of performance enhancement training. First we covered the importance of sport specific training and how to achieve equilibrium through integration for optimal performance. Then we got to the second part where we emphasized the importance of core stability and how it assists in injury prevention and […]

In last month’s issue we discussed in depth about Sport Specificity as the first part of performance enhancement training. We realised that we have to achieve equilibrium through integration of optimal functional strength, power, core stability, balance, proprioception, reaction time, agility, decision making and technique and that only when the body is at total equilibrium, […]

FACT OR FICTION – BUSTING THE MYTHS AROUND STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMENPerhaps you’re afraid lifting weights will make you look bulky. Maybe you’re hung up on the fact that you ‘only need cardio’ to lose weight? Or you just don’t think you have enough time for strength?The benefits of strength training for women are immense. […]

Why is it so Effective?HIIT Training or “High Intensity Interval Training” is all the hype at the moment and is easily among the top fitness trends for 2015-2016. Have you ever wondered why it is so effective at helping you reach your goals, whether that be weight loss or increasing your cardiovascular fitness?High Intensity Interval […]

WHAT IS WEIGHT-BEARING EXERCISE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?Regardless of your age or life stage, the right kinds of exercises can strengthen your bone density across your life span.Have you ever heard of the saying ‘pressure creates diamonds’?In a similar fashion, weight-bearing exercise creates bone density when it comes to preventing osteoporosis.Our bones remodel and […]

The gluteal muscles provide great power in the human body. However, weakness of one key muscle can lead to injury risk and reduced power generation.The gluteal muscle group is comprised of the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus, and is a very powerful muscle group of the human body, controlling many of the major movements of […]

By Gretchen ReynoldsWHEN DUANE KNUDSON, a professor of kinesiology at California State University, Chico, looks around campus at athletes warming up before practice, he sees one dangerous mistake after another. “They’re stretching, touching their toes. . . . ” He sighs. “It’s discouraging.”If you’re like most of us, you were taught the importance of warm-up […]

Activate Executive & Medical Wellness CentreWhat are we and what do we do?We are a high touch, high care environment that offers a personalized and supervised training environment. We are NOT a gym. We use world class technology to track, monitor and guide our members to achieving their health and fitness goals.Do you know that […]

By Dr. Ashana Harryparsad, BDS (WITS), PDD (UWC), MChD (UP), Specialist Prosthodontist, Netcare Waterfall City Hospital.A Prosthodontist is a qualified dentist who has completed an extra four years of full-time postgraduate training in the specialty of prosthodontics at an accredited university.The specialty involves the restoration of:Broken down teeth (caused by decay, trauma, and “wear and tear” […]