Sam Plumb

Why sitting all day is destroying your back…

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You may have heard before that your bum (glute maximus) is the biggest and most important muscle in the body. It plays a important part in almost all movements in the body, even a lot of upper body movements as it stabilizes the pelvis and supports the back. But without any glute strength we lose this ability to support our back. Often times, we find ourselves sitting for long periods at work, sometimes up to 9 […]

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7 Foods You Thought Were Bad For You

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Potatoes Potatoes are one of the few vegetables considered to be unhealthy. They tend to get put in with other refined cars such as pasta because they’re a high GI But potatoes are a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, some B vitamins and trace minerals. Of course, the way you prepare potatoes will change the aspects of those starches that get a bad rap. Deep fat frying potatoes (chips) will add a lot of saturated fats.

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6 Reasons Why running in a group can supercharge your performance!

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Running in a group can provide several benefits to any advanced runner or complete newbie. It can be quite daughting entering a new setting but the rewards will be worth it. Increased motivation and accountability Having a group to run with can make it easier to stick to a running schedule and push yourself to achieve your goals. Social support Running with a group can provide a sense of camaraderie and can be more enjoyable

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6 Key benefits of hill Running

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Hill training is something many people dread, but it also can can provide several benefits for runners, including: 2. Improved running form: Running uphill requires a different running form, with a more upright posture and a shorter stride, which can help to improve overall running form and efficiency. 3. Increased cardiovascular fitness: Running uphill is more demanding on the cardiovascular system than running on flat terrain, which can help to improve cardiovascular fitness and lung

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5 Surprising Benefits Of A Sports Massage

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1. Prevents Injury Have you heard of DOMS? Delayed-onset muscle soreness? Or have you thought about the consequences of being injured during your next jogging session? Or even preventing stiffness if you’re sat at a desk all day? It may not be something you think about, but you certainly should be! Sports massages can be a great preventative measure to reduce the risk of injury, whether you’re training or repeating the same movements all day.

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