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Although we all consider exercise to be a key component of a healthy lifestyle, regular stretching is often overlooked and is not always integrated into our exercise routine. Whether we’re exercising regularly or not, it is important to stretch for both our physical and me...
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Summer is around the corner and many Wellingtonians are back on the road, getting the miles under their belts.  Unfortunately, some keen runners are dogged by injuries, that either limit their progress or stop them running completely.   In some unfortunate cas...
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Short video, demonstrating a simple and effective hip mobility stretch, to help you get the most out of running and reduce the chances of injury.Mobility is an essential component in all sports. Creating mobility through stretching is essential and the most effective stretch...
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3D Functional Calf Stretch VideoYou may be doing the type of calf stretch where you hang your heels off the edge of a curb? If so, you may want to try this calf stretch instead, which creates mobility that will carry over into your running or walking gait. Get the most out o...
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WHY SHOULD I STRETCH? THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF REGULAR STRETCHING. Although we all consider exercise to be a key component of a healthy lifestyle, regular stretching is often overlooked and is not always integrated into our exercise routine. Whether we’re exerci...
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Some new mums don’t get the right information and start back into the wrong exercise too soon after birth. This can contribute to weakening of the pelvic floor which can lead to urinary incontinence or prolapse of pelvic organs. It can also exacerbate Diastasis Rectus whic...
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