Muscle scraping sounds painful, but in fact it’s a form of therapy that has been used for centuries to promote healing of the muscles, fascia and tendons. Also known as Gua Sha, muscle scraping is widely practiced in Chinese medicine and has become popularised in western culture over the last few years to promote healing. …
In an age where celebrities and non-celebrities alike seem to want a bigger butt, you’d be forgiven if you’ve ever wondered: “Does running make your butt bigger?” Historically, a well-formed butt has been associated with health, strength and sexual attractiveness. In various cultures past and present, prominent glute muscles (butt muscles) represented virility and fertility. …
“How many days a week should I work out?” This is a common question from runners looking to improve their strength and build muscle. There’s no doubt that strength training has many benefits for runners. Unfortunately, the injury rate in the running community remains pretty high – with common overuse injuries like runner’s knee and …
Many people will tell you that their life changed when they started running. So if you’re thinking about starting running, then you may be wondering: “What does running do for your body?” Running has many physical and mental benefits – from the so-called runner’s high to better heart health and weight loss. But what exactly …
“Why am I so itchy?” If you regularly ask yourself this question during and after a run, then you may have a condition known as runner’s itch. Runner’s itch is typically described as a sensation that occurs during and after exercise, and normally occurs in people who regularly do strenuous exercise like running. From red …
Strength training is a must for any runner looking to stay healthy and strong and prevent common running injuries. If you’re new to strength training, then this 14 day strength training plan for runners will provide you with a framework to include strength training exercises into your training routine. Many new runners neglect strength training …
Running in place is seen by many as an effective workout to do before a run or as part of a standalone workout. You may already be familiar with running in place when you do high knee agility drills as part of a warm up. Running in place is a great way to improve your fitness …
Unfortunately the rate of injury in the running community remains pretty high. Whether you’ve had a bad run, suffering with a longstanding running injury, or you’re recovering from an injury, a good pair of recovery shoes can do wonders to fast track your recovery. Luckily there are lots of recovery shoes, sandals slides and flip …
Chafing is a common problem for many runners, whether it be a blister on your foot or chafing in your armpits or between your legs. When your t-shirt rubs against your nipples, this can cause chafing and friction against the nipples which results in a condition called jogger’s nipple (also known as runner’s nipple). This …
Back pain, especially lower back pain, is a common injury for many people, including runners. Symptoms of lower back pain can range from a minor irritation to pain that stops you in your tracks. The good news is lower back pain usually improves in a matter of weeks, however, in some rare cases it can …