The Hip – A Balancing Act

The Hip – A Balancing Act

In this blog we’re going to look at why hip stability and mobility are so important and their relationship to injury prevention. Let’s start with a quick overview of the hip joint…… The hip joint consists of the acetabulum of the pelvis which...
Five Great Exercises for Runners

Five Great Exercises for Runners

Here are five fantastic exercises that will specifically benefit runners by strengthening the core, hips, and legs. They are actually on the advanced side of exercises so don’t attempt them unless you are well conditioned or have the guidance of an exercise...
Brace yourself for this… The Core!

Brace yourself for this… The Core!

Core training is something we’ve all heard people talking about, but what do they really mean by the term ‘core training’? Why is it so important? How do we activate our core so that it works in everyday life? We’ll start by giving you a definition of the...
The Power of the Glutes

The Power of the Glutes

The connection between the gluteus maximus and hamstring injuries The gluteus maximus (Gmax) plays an important role in the gait cycle, it works with the hamstrings to stabilise the sacroiliac joint (the joint between your sacrum and pelvis). When moving from...