Strength training does not make you 'big'. To get big muscles you need to train a lot, very hard and with very heavy weights and you also need testosterone. This is hard enough for men and extremely difficult for women...

The facts Strength training does not make you ‘big’. To get big muscles you need to train a lot, very hard and with very heavy weights and you also need testosterone. This is hard enough for men and extremely difficult for women. Muscle is denser than fat, as it stores water and energy. Pay more […]

The two best-known risk factors for type 2 diabetes are a lack of physical activity and overindulgence in refined and processed foods. Now, according to a study published in the journal Sleep, it appears getting a good night’s rest also protects against diabetes. The study, authored by James Gangswich, PhD, of Columbia University in New […]

According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine (168:154-158), a sedentary lifestyle won’t just trigger weight gain and predispose you to diseases like type 2 diabetes — it can actually make you age faster. The study, of over 2,000 twins, found that those who exercised for at least 199 minutes per week were […]

With a range of different sports medicine experts available, we take a closer look at what services are on offer from physiotherapists, myotherapists and exercise physiologists.

With a range of different sports medicine experts available, let’s take a closer look on what services are on offer from physiotherapists, myotherapists and exercise physiologists. Physiotherapists Physiotherapy is a drug-free therapy and some techniques employed include soft tissue massage, joint mobilization, manipulation, exercise and stretches, traction, ergonomic advice, remedial exercises, postural assessment, correction advice […]

This month we talk to Dr George Janko, Medical Director, McKinnon Sports Medicine centre on his advice on how best to approach physical activity if you or a family member has asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is a breathing disorder caused by an over sensitivity of the linings of the airways, leading to constriction of […]

Turn a lunchtime stroll into a moving meditation with these 6 easy and effective ideas from Pamela Allardice. Few things are as capable of restoring perspective and turbo-charging your energy levels as taking a brisk walk. Walking raises your heart rate, improves circulation and boosts your mood. And, if you’re having a stressful day, walking […]

Some days are so hectic and stressful, emergency measures are called for. These three relaxation methods from Pamela Allardice need no special equipment – just five minutes and a floor. 1 Unclench every muscle This exercise is a powerful stress-buster; it also boosts your cognitive processing abilities, so you think more clearly. Lie on the […]

Roll up, roll up and find out about one of the hottest new ways to get fit and have fun — circus training. No, we don't mean circuit training. Think juggling, balancing acts, contortion, the strong man and more.