⛷️ Looking forward to your upcoming ski trip?
🤸🏻♀️ Working on your strength, balance, coordination and endurance early on can help to prepare your body and reduce the risk of injury on the slopes.
🏋🏻 Here are a few exercises you can give a go! Happy skiing!
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In this video, my 62 year old mother attempts her first overseas hike ever. Will she make it? Watch til the end to find out!
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Wanting to continue doing sports but afraid of injuring yourself? These are a few of my favourite split squat variations to strengthen the hip, knee and ankle all at the same time. Working on these joints simultaneously and with different movements can better prepare your body for sports that require running, jumping, lunging, or just about any sport that requires hip, knee and ankle control.
As always, you can modify the depth and amount of weights used to start at a level that you are comfortable with. Give these a go, and feel for yourself how these can make a difference! 💪🏻
⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice. You should not be feeling joint pain with these exercises.
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@dottie40 is training for her first cross country run in 27 years?! Given the short time frame for preparation, her goal this year is to complete it without injuries. Thankfully, she has been keeping up with her strength training which will help her body cope better with the demands of running. How do you think she’ll fare? We’ll find out this Friday!
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Tired of dealing with stiffness in the back, neck and hips? Incorporating a regular mobility routine on top of your strength training can be a great way to reduce stiffness and keep you injury-free.
It doesn’t have to take too long - you just have to start somewhere!
Here’s a beginner-friendly mobility routine to get you started 💪
⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice.
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💪🏻 Functional training is a form of strength training that focuses on getting you better at doing the things you need to for everyday life.
🏋🏻 Performing repetitions with weights or resistance, as well as breaking down certain movements can help your body cope better with its daily demands.
🏔️ It can also better prepare you for your travels which can be physically demanding, so that you can enjoy fully enjoy your trip with less fear of pain or injury.
😍 Don’t let pain stop you from doing the things you enjoy!
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🏔️ Preparing for an upcoming hiking trip and looking forward to some amazing views?
🥾 Hiking is a great, active way to explore a new country, usually rewarded with unprecedented panoramic views you might not be able to get to otherwise.
It however does place increased demands on the body with long periods of walking, varying inclines, steps and uneven terrain - all while carrying a heavy backpack filled with necessities like food and water.
✨Here are 5 exercises you can do in advance to help to prepare for your trip - the earlier you start the better!
Lateral step downs
Half squat heel raises
High step ups
Lung position single leg calf raise
Forefoot raises
👩🏻⚕️ Reps and sets will vary from individual depending on the level of fitness you are starting at. Do consult your physiotherapist prior to starting these exercises if you are in pain or have any pre-existing conditions.
⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice.
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Osteoporosis is a condition where your bone mineral density and mass decreases, reducing the strength of your bones, making them more prone to fractures.
Having been previously diagnosed with severe osteoporosis, a fall in February this year saw Mdm A fracture her pelvis in 3 different areas. This made it difficult for her to walk, move in and out of bed and carry out her daily activities independently.
Watch her journey as she got back on her feet and gained a new confidence through a deeper understanding of her condition and how to manage it 💯
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Watch til the end to try to guess where @dottie40 went on her solo trip!
⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice.
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Looking forward to a hiking holiday unhindered by sore knees and achy backs?
Apart from ensuring you’ve done your conditioning exercises months before, having a pre-hike warm up routine can help to prepare your muscles and joints well - so you can thoroughly enjoy the amazing views on your hike!
1. Thoracic rotation stretches 8-10 x each side
2. Plank rock backs 8-10 x
3. Side lunges 8-10 x each side
4. Knees forward split squats 8-10 on each side
5. Dynamic calf stretches 10-15x each side
6. Hamstring stretches 10-15 second holds x 3-5 each side
⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice.
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