Trying to balance training load and life load can be difficult. Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy looks into ways to change this. How to Modify Training Load When Life Load / Stress Increases Stress or anxiety can sometimes get the best of us and can have a significant impact on our ability
Practicing mindfulness can take practice, but it’s a skill that’s important for your mental health. Mindfulness encompasses being aware and present. It’s a form of mediation where you can dedicate as much or as little time to feel the benefits. It’s a tool that can be used everywhere because all
Why is it important? Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) in young athletes typically focuses on building fundamental movement skills and athletic abilities over the LONG-TERM. The term LTAD is used across all ages and training levels but will generally be seen or heard in the training world when discussing youths and
Our joints The joints in our body are constantly working throughout the day without us even realising. At any point in your body that you can bend, there is a joint responsible for it! They undergo hundreds of repetitions daily with activities such as walking, typing, driving and talking. We
We don’t have to have Hulk strength to be providing our bodies with the most benefit. Yes, being extremely strong may be the goal for some, but general strength training for muscle health should be incorporated into your exercise routine. Strength is a muscles ability to withstand force. You require
WHAT IS A TENDON? Tendon’s comprise of connective tissue elements of the muscle that come together to attach muscle to bone. These tendons function to transmit the forces generated by our muscles and produce motion. These collagen fibres are very tightly packed and have such a high level of strength,
WHAT ARE PLYOMETRICS (PLYO’S)? Plyometrics are a form of training that can increase muscle power and co-ordination. We all have inherently built in natural elastic recoil characteristics which can be found in our muscles. When combined with evolution and a neurological stretch reflex, we can produce a stronger, faster muscle
PAIN: THE HOW AND WHY Pain is an inherent system built into our bodies designed to keep us surviving. A biological mechanism designed to help direct us away from a threat. Everyone is different and experiences pain differently. There’s nothing macho about not feeling pain. Pain is our protection mechanism
WHAT IS CROSS-TRAINING? Isn’t a cross trainer that big prey mantis looking machine in the gym? The one where you punch the air holding onto the handlebars while walking like you have giant snow-shoes on? Well yes.. that is a cross trainer – however cross-training is more than just looking
EXERCISE BENEFITS TO YOUR BRAIN Engaging in a regular exercise regime for teens can have an array of amazing benefits. These include an opportunity for being more social, less susceptible to depression and anxiety. Exercise and academic performance can support each other in mutually beneficial ways. As well as academic
