Cardio in a Gym Environment
● The definition of cardiovascular exercise
● Classifying it in a gym environment
● Benefit of cardiovascular activity
In simple terms, my definition of cardiovascular exercise is activity…
The WIYWO team gets stronger
I am very pleased and proud to announce that WIYWO is welcoming our newest member to the PT team – Nick Townsend. Nick joins us from David Lloyd in Oxford and will be operating out of the Horizon building in Hurley…
Superfood series: ‘F’ is for Flaxseeds
I have got to admit, before researching for this blog, I wouldn’t have thought to go out of my way to purchase a little packet of flaxseeds to add to my food and they have really only more recently been on the general public radar, but they are in a number of foods…
Can you have pain without injury?
As PT’s we are frequently dealing with questions and managing injuries Client’s currently have and have had in the past. It is important that we know their injury information before training them…
How to not ruin your hard work when on holiday
As summer approaches and the travelling season begins (plus whilst I am sat on a plane!) I thought it appropriate to discuss how best to keep your fitness and health levels up whilst away from your normal routine…
What is a ‘side stitch’ and why does it happen?
That feeling of getting a ‘side stitch’ when you are running or after a particularly hard exercise session is not the most pleasant! But what is it and why does it happen? And can it be prevented, or what can be done to get rid of it when it does happen?
Aching Muscles after exercise? DOMS explained.
This is a question I get quite a bit from Clients when I start working with them and particularly after the first few sessions. Why do my muscles feel sore a day or two after our sessions? Does this improve over time? What can I do about it?
Superfood Series: ‘E’ is for Eggs
I have at least 2 eggs every single day. Whether that is scrambled for breakfast with ham or smoked salmon, or hard boiled in a salad at lunchtime, or as part of the mixture for some baking creation I am making, they feature quite heavily in my diet…