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All you need to know about shin splints!

Posted on February 28th, 2018 by Andries Lodder


Do you suffer from lower leg pain?Below your knee either on the front outside or inside part of the lower leg?You might have shin splints!By Xavier Mc CreanorShin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a symptom complex seen in people who complain of exercise induce pain along the distal posterior-medial aspect of the […]

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Hypertension – Here’s how exercise can help you!

Posted on February 15th, 2018 by Andries Lodder


 Do you suffer from high blood pressure?By Xavier Mc CreanorIf you do, your doctor will probably suggest that you increase your activity levels to lower your blood pressure. Your doctor may want to lower it with medicines to start with before commencing you on an exercise program. It is important to remember that you must […]

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Mobility vs Flexibility

Posted on February 6th, 2018 by Andries Lodder


By Jennifer SteeleIt’s the new year and everyone is trying to get fitter, healthier and stronger. However, how many of us are taking the time to improve every aspect of our fitness.  There is far more to improving fitness then just doing cardio and strength. Yes, cardio and strength are very important and will help […]

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How to prevent injuries in 2018?

Posted on January 29th, 2018 by Andries Lodder


Here are the best exercises for your body to stay injury-free.By Xavier Mc CreanorInjuries such as sprains, strains, tendonitis, and even broken bones are all consequences of living an active lifestyle. With the right knowledge and preparation, many injuries can be reduced or entirely prevented.There are two classes of injuries: traumatic or acute and cumulative […]

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Vitality Fitness Assessment

Posted on January 10th, 2018 by Andries Lodder


What is Vitality Fitness Assessment?The Vitality Fitness Assessment is made up of two parts – the first part measures your cardio-vascular fitness and the second measures your strength and flexibility. It has been designed to give you an accurate and personalised understanding of your fitness. After the Vitality Fitness Assessment, our team of biokineticists will […]

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Improve Your Ergonomics and Improve your Posture

Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Andries Lodder


By Jennifer SteeleIn our previous post we looked at the negative health implications poor posture can have. We spoke about various methods that can be used to help correct bad posture such as supportive braces and exercise that can help strengthen the musculature of the body to assist in improving posture. We also mentioned improving […]

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How Bad Posture is Affecting more then just your Back

Posted on November 22nd, 2017 by Andries Lodder


By Jennifer SteeleWe 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 spend […]

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HIIT- Quick, Easy and Convinient

Posted on October 25th, 2017 by Andries Lodder


 By Jennifer SteeleWe all want to be fit, healthy and look good. However, one of most common reasons people give for not being healthy is lack of time. They say they don’t’ have time to exercise, don’t have time to prep and cook healthy meals and don’t have the time to take a few minutes […]

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Diabetes Mellitus

Posted on September 28th, 2017 by Andries Lodder


 By Jennifer SteeleDiabetes Mellitus is a chronic lifelong condition that affects the bodies ability to use and produce insulin, thus affecting its ability to use and process the sugars we eat. There are 3 types of diabetes, Type 1, Type 2,  and Gestational Diabetes. Even though there are these different types all of them have […]

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