Posts by Jim Fuller
Bike Position: How to improve your neck, shoulders, wrists and body position on your bike
Are you wanting to improve your bike position? Common problem areas for cyclists are the head & neck, shoulders, wrists and body positioning. In this article, I’ll take a look at these areas and how to improve your position and prevent injuries. Spring has definitely arrived, bringing with it the best time of year to…
Read MorePilates Reformer: Your most burning questions answered!
Pilates reformers… That medieval contraption I can see out of the corner of my eye in many a gym these days. Seriously toned people on a reformer making some very interesting poses look as easy as riding a bicycle. Let me be clear, reformer classes are hard work, but have an amazing effect on your…
Read More7 Swiss Ball Exercises You Need to Know for Core Strength
These are the following 7 exercises that you need to be performing to get those core muscles switched on, those abdominals toned and have you looking primed for summer have been included below! History Physiotherapists in Switzerland invented the Swiss ball in the 1960’s to assist children with cerebral palsy. Their primary aim was to…
Read More5 Best Pilates Exercises for Low Back Pain
Pilates is an excellent form of exercise that will help you increase your strength and flexibility. An extremely common statement heard in the clinic when talking to people with low back pain is that someone who has had back pain in the past told them that you need to strengthen your core. Whilst there is…
Read More4 Steps to Overcoming Knee Injuries for Female Soccer Players
With Female Football Week being celebrated at Capital Football, I thought it was a good time to write about the injury risk factors female soccer players face. There are a number of risk factors for female soccer players where they are predisposed to a greater risk of injury and, in particular, have a greater risk for knee injuries.…
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