3 Common Exercise Misconceptions 1. Warmups are unnecessary You might have heard that stretching before exercising might be detrimental to performance. However, warming up before participating in any type of physical activity has been shown time and time again, to improve performance. But what is the best type of warmup? Well, this depends on…
5 strength exercises to prevent hamstring strains What is a hamstring strain? A hamstring strain is an injury to one or more of the three hamstring muscles – biceps femoris, semi-membranous and semitendinosus. Hamstring strains commonly occur during movements involving rapid contraction and extensive lengthening, such as during high-speed running or kicking motions. …
Shin splits: Tips to keep you running! What are shin splints? ‘Shin splints’ is a term used to describe shin pain along the inside or front edges of the shin. It’s very common among runners and impact type sports such as football. The term can encompass a variety of different diagnoses – such as medial…
Here are the pros and cons of walking versus running for exercise in simple terms Walking: Pros: Low impact: Walking is a gentle exercise that puts less stress on your joints, making it suitable for people with joint pain or injuries. Accessibility: You can walk almost anywhere, anytime, without the need for special…
5 reasons why classes are the best option to improve your health and happiness 1) You’ll be doing the best exercises tailored to you and a specific program designed and monitored for your needs by an accredited exercise physiologist. Everyone is different, everyone moves differently, has different injuries and medical conditions and that can…
Not sure if a Group Exercise Class is for you? Here are 6 reasons why you will get results from an Exercise Class at myPhysioSA. 1.Supervision All of our group exercise programs here at myPhysioSA are supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist. Supervision ensures that all exercises that you undertake…
When returning to fitness activities its important you don’t do “too much too soon.” If you have been resting all winter or have avoided physical activity for the past weeks, months or even years and are keen to get back into a fitness regime, be mindful not to overdo it initially as you can pull…
Often when we consider our health and well-being we are trying to navigate between which exercise modality is going to be best for us as an individual. Especially as we age, we are looking to consider what is most effective and whether we can incorporate it into our lifestyle and routines. Below…
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