by Andries Lodder for Modern Athlete Magazine December issue Question I’m training for my first Ironman 70.3 and have recently developed a painful Achilles when swimming. The pain starts with a burning sensation in my lower calf and moves down towards my Achilles during the session. It only happens when I’m swimming and is usually […]

When it comes to making changes in your physique, you must get clear on what you want, and be honest with yourself from the beginning. Perfection is not required, but there is a great balance between work done in the kitchen, and in the gym. Lets make your goal a reality. When it comes to […]

By Andrew Savvides, Qualified Physiotherapist With summer on our doorstep and days getting longer and warmer, many people are taking to the outdoors to find their fitness fix. And, what better way to enjoy this country’s spectacular natural areas and climate than through mountain biking or cycling. Many have set the annual 94.7 Cycle Challenge […]

By Bradley Waterer Chiropractors are Health Care Professionals who are trained to diagnose and conservatively manage neuromusculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Chiropractors treat conditions that affect muscles, nerves and joints in the spine, hips, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, head and ribs. These conditions may result from every day wear and tear or injuries […]

Outlive the double dip recession by spending your medical aid money where it counts by Justin Park There are health tests we need, and those we don’t. Pelvic ultrasound? Sounds ultra suspicious. Occult blood test? Only if it comes with an exorcism. Urinalysis? Great, now I’ll be kicked off the tour… Cardiac CT Angiography These […]

by Andries Lodder My major objectives are to analyze the movements of cycling and the major muscles involved, and the contribution towards achieving the most successful and effective results during exercise. Simple Classification The Primary Purpose for this movement is speed and distance. Speed is a major factor, for the purpose is to complete the […]

By Andries Lodder for Modern Athlete Magazine Oct 2011 Session: Russian Steps Spinning Class Spinning classes are one of the best ways to maintain anaerobic fitness levels. Anaerobic training improves muscle speed, strength and power. Benefits of spinning: Spinning offers enormous control over variables that you can’t control outside, such as wind, temperature and road […]

By Andries Lodder for Modern Athlete Magazine Oct 2011 Question When I start running I get a bad pain in my lower calf on my left leg and after a while the pain moves up into my calf, my knee, my thigh and into my bum. The pain is worst when running up hills. I […]

by Tabitha Hume, Clinical Dietician Why is it that people dieting on starvation rations so often just cannot shift the extra fat, while some people who eat like horses, stay thin? The answer hit clinical dietician, Tabitha Hume, like a bolt from the blue: sugar is not the enemy…fat is. Sugar doesn’t make you fat…fat […]

Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Using Exercise There are many types of injuries and surgeries that involve the shoulder. The exercise phase of shoulder rehabilitation may begin very early. It is important to understand some basic concepts in order to achieve the best functional return of your arm. Your Biokineticist will provide details specific to your […]