By Kiara Fitzhenry What is Functional Fitness? Functional fitness is all about training your body to handle everyday movements more effectively. Instead of focusing only on aesthetics or isolated muscle strength, it builds strength, stability, and mobility that transfer into real-life activities – whether that’s carrying groceries, climbing stairs, playing sport, or simply getting up […]
By Kiara Fitzhenry The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is highly mobile but inherently unstable, so it relies heavily on both static and dynamic stabilizers to maintain joint integrity — especially during activities like padel. Shoulder stability is crucial for padel players due to the sport’s high repetition of overhead, rotational, and reactive arm movements — […]
By: Gcina Gumede Lower back pain is a common issue that affects many of us worldwide, often caused by poor posture, muscle imbalances, sedentary lifestyles, injuries, or chronic conditions. While rest and medication may provide temporary relief, long-term recovery requires active rehabilitation—and this is where a Biokineticist plays a crucial role. How Biokineticists Tackle Lower Back […]
by Kiara Fitzhenry Introduction Between meetings, emails, and everything else on your plate, it’s easy to push workouts to the bottom of your to-do list. But if you want to stay energised, sharp, and healthy long-term, resistance training needs a spot on your calendar. You’ve probably heard that your metabolism naturally slows down as you […]
By: Gcina Gumede Juvenile arthritis refers to a group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that cause persistent joint inflammation in children. The most common form is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), which is diagnosed when arthritis lasts for at least six weeks and begins before the age of 16. Understanding juvenile arthritis is crucial for early diagnosis […]
By: Gcina Gumede Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the tissues of the body that produce blood cells such as your bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen. Leukemia mainly affects the white blood which are an important part of the immune system. The bone marrow will produce abnormal white blood cells that do not […]
By Kiara Fitzhenry Introduction: It is essential to recognise the critical role that core strength and mobility play in optimising performance on the golf course. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, investing in your core strength and mobility can make a significant difference in your game. The Importance of Core Strength: The […]
By: Gcina Gumede Each cell in the human body has a nucleus that contains genetic material which is a code for inherited traits. Typically, the human nucleus contains 23 pairs (46 in total) of chromosomes with each parent donating one half of each pair, this makes up the genetic code of a human. In individuals […]
By Taygan Robson, Sport Scientist and Director of Pure Science The three 🔢 stages of overtraining can be identified as follows: During stage 1️⃣ , Individuals engage in overreaching, which refers to a period of intensified training that exceeds the individual’s normal training load.Increased fatigue, sleep disturbances, and sub-par performance characterise the initial stage of […]
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 […]
