By Gcina Gumede Resistance training is a type of exercise that has been shown to have many health benefits, including improving glycemic control (blood sugar levels) in individuals with diabetes and as well as decreasing the risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases. Combined with aerobic exercise, resistance training is a powerful tool to help control diabetes.. […]

Padel is the new buzz word on everyone’s lips and is currently the most popular racquet sport, growing daily. Everyone seems keen to try it out and get kitted out, but why is it so popular and what is causing the sport to grow so fast? Padel, also known as padel tennis, which is a […]

Running is generally referred to a poor man sport. Additionally, it is the simplest and cheapest form of exercise. You don’t need a gym membership or a lot of training equipment, you only need some motivation/determination and your feet. This simple sport seems to be very straight forward, just run, but at some point, you […]

By Gcina Gumede An eccentric muscle contraction, also known as an eccentric movement, occurs when a muscle lengthens while under tension, as opposed to contracting through shortening (concentric). The muscle is doing negative work because it is applying force in one direction but moving in the opposite way. During an eccentric contraction, the muscle fibres […]

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 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 […]

Shoulder stability and mobility should have a spot in any well thought-out training program for any athlete. Stability and mobility will help with soft tissue health, as well as allow an athlete to perform at his/her highest potential. Good mobility in the shoulder, thoracic and cervical spine can have a positive impact on athletic performance […]

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 […]