by samdunb | Oct 4, 2023 | Sports related, Tips, Wellness
Your target heart rate during exercise depends on various factors, including your age, fitness level, and workout goals. Monitoring your heart rate can help you ensure you’re exercising safely and effectively for your specific needs. The Karvonen formula is...
by samdunb | Sep 20, 2023 | Sports related, Tips
How to Maintain Good Posture While Watching the Rugby World Cup As the Rugby World Cup captivates us, many South Africans will be glued to their TV screens to cheer on the Springboks. While the excitement is palpable, excessive TV watching can result in poor sitting...
by samdunb | Sep 11, 2023 | Health, mental health, Pain, Rehabilitation, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
“If life gives you lemons, just take a deep breath in and exhale the sweet smell of success.” What is Deep Breathing? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique done through actively taking slow, deep breaths to optimise the main muscle of breathing, your DIAPHRAGM....
by samdunb | Jan 24, 2023 | Health, Rehabilitation, Sports related, Uncategorized, Wellness
We do not often think about the role our lungs play in our day-to-day activities because breathing is an automatic function. Often, it is only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. It is vitally important for...
by samdunb | Aug 29, 2022 | Health, Rehabilitation, Sports related, Tips
We rarely think about how important our ankles are in ensuring that we maintain an upright posture. But think about it, your ankles are part of walking, standing, running, transitioning from sitting to standing and so much more! If you have had damage to your ankle...
by samdunb | Jun 6, 2022 | Health, Pain, Rehabilitation, Senior citizens, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
With over 15 muscles working together, the hip is one of the most mobile parts of our body. So, one can imagine, that stiffness and pain in the hip may result in an avalanche of problems. It is generally good to strengthen the hip, but we cannot neglect mobility. Our...
