By Sean Pickup Many people think that strength training is only done by people that want to gain large amounts of muscle and get strong. Strength training does help with increasing muscular strength but what a lot of people don’t know is that it is also a great form of training to help with weight […]

As we are all very aware, 2020 and the start of 2021 has been nothing next to normal and COVID-19 pandemic has tuned a lot of peoples’ worlds upside down. We as BIOKINETICISTS are involved in helping people improve certain aspects of their lives. These areas include: overcoming and preventing injuriesmanaging chronic conditions and illnessmaintaining […]

If you’ve been wanting to try improve your core strength but just cant get around to it due to lack of time, energy or motivation, what better time is there than now. Lockdown is your time to shine. Pilates is a great way to do this. It is a form of low-impact exercise which aims […]

All you need for this workout is a open space and a stable chair Warm up: Do 3 rounds of the followingWall squats x 10Stand with toes as close to wall as possibleFeet just wider then hip width apart, with toes pointing outwardsHands above the head in a V positionKeep head straight, do not look […]

During this lockdown period we don’t all have access to a home gym with cardio and strength equipment. However, that does not mean we can’t get in a great exercise session that will get the heart rate up and help build strength and cardio fitness. How do we do this you ask? Well the answer […]

So we are at the half way point, 11 days into the lockdown and 10 to go! Just because all of our routines have been thrown out the window, it doesn’t mean you should let your health and fitness goals go the same way. This may not be the time to start training for an […]

By Jennifer Steele We have all been told time and time again to stand up or sit up straight. Having good posture makes us look poised, confident, healthy and professional but there are many health reasons beyond this that we need to consider when we think of good posture. In our 21st century lives we […]

By Nicole Harran The New years resolutions have been made and now the problem is sticking to them. What to do, when and how to do it are all problems we are faced with when we start a new training program. Luckily we are here to provide you with some “get fit” training guidelines. Cardio […]

By Jennifer Steele It is a new year and like most people we have all made our list of resolutions. Whether these are to get fitter and healthier, run your first 10km, cycle the 94.7 or run the comrades we all have to start somewhere. For those that are starting from scratch it can be […]

By Nicole Harran We’re always told to stay active and get regular exercise. But sometimes, more isn’t always better. Taking regular breaks allows your body to recover and repair. It’s a critical part of progress, regardless of your fitness level or sport. Otherwise, skipping rest days can lead to overtraining or burnout. Benefits 1. Allows […]