In the June update I mentioned that a paper from my PhD work had been accepted for publication in a peer reviewed journal. Well, I am pleased to say that this paper has now been published online ahead of print. So this is the big news for the Foxwood Personal Training July update. The title […]
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Welcome to the June update for Foxwood Personal Training, York. It has been another busy month with clients at Egerton’s Garage Gym. However, the big news for this month is that I have had a paper accepted for publication in a prestigious strength and conditioning journal. I can’t divulge the details just yet. I must
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I have decided to start writing a monthly update blog post on here for Foxwood Personal Training in York. I figured it may be of interest to some people to have a round up of everything that is going on. This first one is more of a ‘recent’ round up, rather than strictly what has
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For the second year running Foxwood Personal Training sponsored the Heslington Mile in York. This race is organised by City of York Athletics Club as part of their York Events Series (YES). The race is in its second year now, and so Foxwood Personal Training has been the proud sponsor from the very beginning. The
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I am excited to write this post in announcement of the fact that I have been accepted onto the Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning at St Mary’s University. The St Mary’s Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning is a first of its kind. The programme is delivered remotely over a period of five years.
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Most people view massage as an injury prevention tool. Sometimes it is also a useful modality in treating an injury. But does sports massage improve performance? The simple answer is yes, it does improve performance. So, the real question becomes HOW does sports massage improve performance? How does Sports Massage Improve Performance? Sports massage can
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Are sports massages painful? There is a perception that a sports massage is a painful experience. Let’s examine if this is true. First off, why is there a widely held perception that sports massages are painful? You will often hear athletes state that if it is not painful then it is not going to be
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One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, ‘can I exercise after a sports massage?’ The short answer to this question is, yes you can. However, there is a little more to it. Hard Training or Easy Training The question of ‘can I exercise after a sports massage?’ is an incomplete question. You
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What does sports massage do? This is probably the most frequently asked question by my massage clients. A sport or deep tissue massage can achieve a number of things. These include: Improved Circulation Sports massage in very simple terms is the application of certain types of pressure to the soft tissues of the body. This
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If you are looking for information on how to improve running form, you have come to the right place. As runners, we like to focus on fitness. However, without at least some focus on running form, we are leaving money on the table. In my previous article on How to Improve Running Technique I outlined
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