Is living tissue designed to be stretched?
Is living tissue designed to be stretched? Well, if I said “Absolutely not, it’s an anti-stretching tissue designed to stop you falling and we should respect its natural boundaries and not exceed them”, would this confuse your current understanding of stretching? Is living tissue designed to stretch? Think about that for a moment as you…
Is stress your Achilles heel?
You’re struggling with this irritating reoccurring pain in your Achilles tendon. It’s been persistent for the last few months and although at times it seems to be getting better, constant inflammation is the order of the day, causing regular flare-ups, stopping you in your tracks. Maybe you’re currently experiencing a certain amount of stress? Stress…
Is your stress your Achilles heel?
by Gus de la Querra You’re struggling with this irritating reoccurring pain in your Achilles tendon. It’s been persistent for the last few months and although at times it seems to be getting better, constant inflammation is the order of the day, causing regular flare-ups, stopping you in your tracks. Maybe you’re currently experiencing a…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – To stretch or not to stretch?
Practical details Date: 18th May 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Ann and Chris FrederickTitle: To stretch or not to stretch? Summary: From a North American perspective, stretching in times past was never given much importance or guidance in the public school system, college or in professional sports. Through the decades, stretching has had its controversies that still…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Functional Adaptation and Fascia
Practical details Date: 20th April 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Kevin Prunty MSc NMTTitle: Functional Adaptation and Fascia Summary: Health and skill related components of fitness have been utilised by trainers, coaches and therapists universally to measure physical movement and capacity and set goals for health and human performance. What are the key adaptations needed? How do…
Feel the Rainbow: How Natural Light Supports Your Cells
Ever hear a nutritionist say you have to “eat the rainbow” (meaning: consume different-colored fruits and vegetables so you get a variety of nutrients)? I want people to start saying we need to “see the rainbow” and “feel the rainbow.” So, what does that mean? I’m talking about a completely different rainbow—the one hidden in…