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Know your Muscles – Quadriceps.

Time to look at your Quadriceps. If you are seated, look down at your legs, and you will be looking at your quadriceps or quads. Your quads are responsible for extending your lower leg forward. Of the four quads, three … Continue reading

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Benefits of Massage and Myofascial Release.

21st century living has brought about huge levels of stress. You can’t watch more than 15 minutes of news before you realise that the world is undergoing profound political and financial upheaval. Add to this that we all sit too … Continue reading

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Sitting is the New Smoking.

A number of years ago, the quest was on to design the perfect office chair. This gave rise to massive amounts of research going into finding how best to support the butt and back as people sit. The dream was … Continue reading

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Know Your Muscles – Gastrocnemius.

Please note, this article is written to expand a lay person’s knowledge of their body. The better you understand your body as an athlete, the better you will be able to look after it. The gastrocnemius muscle is the muscle … Continue reading

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