By Gcina Gumede The gluteal muscles, commonly referred to as the glutes, are some of the largest and most powerful muscles in the human body found in the buttocks.  These muscles are responsible for several important functions, including providing stability to the hips and pelvis, supporting the lower back, and facilitating movement in the leg and […]

By Marco Mons What is a total knee replacement? A knee replacement, correctly termed knee arthroplasty, could be described as knee “resurfacing” as it is the surface of the bones that are being replaced. The damaged bone in the knee joint is removed and replaced with metal implants. A plastic spacer is placed in between […]

By Gcina Gumede Core strength is important for overall physical fitness and stability. A strong core can improve posture, balance, and stability, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance performance in physical activities such as sports, activities of daily living and exercise.  It also supports the proper alignment of the spine and hips, which can […]

Eccentric exercise is the motion of the active muscle while it’s lengthening during a load. It focuses on slowing down the elongation of the muscle process in order to challenge the muscles, which can lead to stronger muscles, faster muscle repair and increasing metabolic rate. Eccentric movement provides a braking mechanism for muscle and tendon groups that are experiencing concentric […]

Balance and stability in sport, and everyday life, is essential to ones performances and well-being. Balance is our ability to keep our centre of mass within the limits of our base of support, whether this is static or dynamic. It is responsible for keeping us upright whether standing still or moving. Stability is the ability […]

Padel is the latest up and coming for sport. I’ts great for fitness, co-ordination and overall fun! But jumping into any sport without practice and warming up brings its challenges. This article will share the most common movements, shots and injuries, followed by some exercises to help pad your body. According to a study in […]

Hi! Ally, my daughter, absolutely loves kickboxing! Please help us support her dream! My name is Yolandi Aucamp, and I am from Western Cape, Cape Town, Tableview.    We would like to call on your support!! The funds raised here will go towards Ally’s participation at the World Kickboxing Championships in Italy! WOW! How amazing is that!! […]

By Daniel Sauer We are in the final quarter of the year, and our bodies may be feeling the effects of every day life. It may seem like there aren’t enough hours in a day to fit in exercise and stretching, or sometimes those meetings run a bit over time. As a result, our bodies […]

By Daniel Sauer Many chronic pain sufferers live without ongoing chronic pain solutions and, as a result, their quality of life diminishes progressively over time, including their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The medical definition of chronic pain is any pain lasting longer than 12 consecutive weeks. Unlike acute pain, which comes on suddenly for […]

Join us on Saturday, 8th October 2022, at Killarney Country Club, for a Discovery Vitality Wellness Day. Please email us, or click on post and book directly, to secure your booking for your Health and Fitness Assessment.