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Olivia Freeman
Oct 15, 20212 min read
PRE-RACE PREP
Introduction Now, with Cambridge Half Marathon this weekend, and many of my clients participating for fun, to achieve self-set goals or...
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Olivia Freeman
Oct 1, 20213 min read
HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES
Introduction When life becomes too overwhelming, your hobbies can help you relax. Doing something you enjoy outside of work and life...
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Olivia Freeman
Sep 17, 20212 min read
SLEEP
Introduction Scientific research makes clear that sleep is essential at any age. Sleep powers the mind restores the body and fortifies...
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Olivia Freeman
Sep 3, 20212 min read
MOTIVATION!
We all know that being active and participating in a regular workout program is good for our mind, body and soul. But sometimes it can be...
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Olivia Freeman
Aug 21, 20212 min read
THESE FEET ARE MADE FOR WALKING…
So, how many of us can truthfully say we regularly go for walks? I know I can’t, but that’s before I became the owner of two little...
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Olivia Freeman
Aug 6, 20212 min read
TEAM GB OLYMPIC FACTS!
FACTS & STATS The first Team GB appearance was in the Athens Summer Olympics in 1896. They were one of 14 teams to compete in these...
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Olivia Freeman
Jul 23, 20211 min read
WHAT’S YOUR HYDRATION STATUS?
Now, with summer finally arriving here in the UK, albeit a little late, how many of us can truthfully say we’ve upped our water intake...
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Olivia Freeman
Jul 9, 20212 min read
ACTIVE RECOVERY
Introduction It is easy to get carried away by the feel-good sensations you get from exercise. Some find it meditative, empowering or...
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Olivia Freeman
Jun 25, 20212 min read
THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF CRICKET AND THE IMPACT DETRAINING CAN HAVE
Despite the long history and global appeal cricket has, relatively little is known about the physiological requirements cricket places on...
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Olivia Freeman
Jun 11, 20212 min read
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Introduction Continuing professional development (CPD) is the term used to describe the learning activities that professionals engage in...
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Olivia Freeman
May 28, 20213 min read
CHILDREN RETURNING TO SPORT AFTER LOCKDOWN!
Introduction The impact of COVID-19 on children cannot go without mention, especially due to their physical, social and mental wellbeing...
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Olivia Freeman
May 14, 20212 min read
THE DEADLIFT
Introduction The deadlift, when performed safely and correctly, aims to strengthen every bone in your body. It challenges every muscle...
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Olivia Freeman
Apr 17, 20212 min read
THE LUNGE
Introduction A lunge is a single leg exercise that mostly targets your glutes, quads and hamstrings. It is a multi-joint movement...
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Olivia Freeman
Apr 2, 20212 min read
THE SQUAT
Introduction Squats are one of the most fundamental functional movements in our lives. We are designed to squat; we’ve been doing it...
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Olivia Freeman
Mar 19, 20214 min read
SPORTS MASSAGE
What is it? Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaging in regular...
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Olivia Freeman
Mar 5, 20214 min read
RETURNING TO SPORT AFTER LOCKDOWN 3.0!
The Facts It’s not unknown that 2020 and the start of 2021 took its toll on us as individuals, as well as a country. We can’t control...
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Olivia Freeman
Feb 19, 20213 min read
STIFF AND PAINFUL KNEE
HELLO! And welcome to my stiff and painful knee blog. Now how many of us have experienced a stiff but also painful knee? The reason for a...
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Olivia Freeman
Feb 5, 20213 min read
LET'S TALK TENDONS
The Fundamentals Tendons connect muscles to bones, ensuring joint movement throughout the body. If a tendon is older/overused, it can...
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Olivia Freeman
Jan 22, 20213 min read
STIFF AND SORE SHOULDER
Do you have a history of stiff & sore shoulders? Or have the current circumstances meant your office is now your dining room and you’re...
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Olivia Freeman
Jan 8, 20213 min read
RUNNING TRAINING
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RUNNING! Now the festive period is over, and with the England being faced with another Coronavirus lockdown some of us...
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