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Olivia Freeman
Aug 19, 20223 min read
BULLETPROOF YOUR LOWER BACK!
Introduction Clinic has been luckily (but for some clients unlucky because it means they’re in pain) enough to have welcomed a huge...
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Olivia Freeman
Aug 9, 20222 min read
SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
Introduction Sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle type characterised by an abundance of sedentary behaviour. A person living a sedentary...
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Olivia Freeman
Jul 12, 20221 min read
BABY IT’S WARM OUTSIDE!
What fabulous weather we’re having here in the UK at the moment, and word on the street is that, hopefully, it continues for many more...
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Olivia Freeman
Jun 27, 20221 min read
STRENGTH SPEED PERIODISATION
Introduction Speed is integral to the successful performance of individual and teams in most sports. Having an understanding on how to...
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Olivia Freeman
May 27, 20221 min read
STRENGTH ENDURANCE PERIODISATION
Introduction Periodisation training is a systematic training plan used by endurance athletes to be in the best condition possible at a...
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Olivia Freeman
May 16, 20221 min read
STRENGTH PERIODISATION
Introduction Restoration of strength is arguably the most vital aspect of a rehabilitation plan and is a major part of strength &...
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Olivia Freeman
May 3, 20222 min read
PERIODISATION; THE BASICS
Introduction Periodisation can decrease the risk of overtraining and injury, allows for maximising strength capacities, speed elements...
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Olivia Freeman
Apr 19, 20222 min read
WINTER TO SPRING TRAINING TIPS
Introduction Training within different seasons can alter for everyone. Some may find that their highest training load occurs over the...
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Olivia Freeman
Apr 4, 20222 min read
SHOULDER FOAM ROLLING
Introduction Foam rolling the shoulders can drastically improve someone’s posture as well as speed up recovery from injury. We put so...
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Olivia Freeman
Mar 18, 20222 min read
LATISSIMUS DORSI FOAM ROLLING
Introduction The latissimus dorsi muscle, commonly called the ‘lats’ is a large muscle located on your back, and like other muscles (see...
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Olivia Freeman
Mar 4, 20222 min read
UPPER BACK FOAM ROLLING
Introduction If there’s one area that foam rolling works best for, it’s the upper back, also known as the thoracic spine (Tx). We spend a...
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Olivia Freeman
Feb 18, 20222 min read
HIP FLEXOR FOAM ROLLING
Introduction Foam rolling the hip flexors may not be something you have previously thought about but suffering from tight or sore hip...
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Olivia Freeman
Feb 4, 20222 min read
ILIOTIBIAL BAND FOAM ROLLING
Introduction The Iliotibial band (IT band or ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs longitudinally along the outside of your...
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Olivia Freeman
Jan 21, 20222 min read
HAMSTRING FOAM ROLLING
Introduction It is natural for your hamstrings to feel a bit tight and stiff after training. Use of a foam roller can really help to ease...
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Olivia Freeman
Jan 7, 20222 min read
QUADRICEPS FOAM ROLLING
Introduction The quadriceps muscles are powerful stabilisers of the knee and are engaged in many upright activities including running,...
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Olivia Freeman
Dec 24, 20212 min read
CALF FOAM ROLLING
Introduction Learning how to foam roll calves has gained popularity over the years as a tool to relieve tense muscles and work out...
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Olivia Freeman
Dec 10, 20212 min read
FOAM ROLLING
Introduction Regular exercise and performance can result in microtrauma, which is a small amount of damage to the muscle. The resulting...
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Olivia Freeman
Dec 3, 20212 min read
WINTER HACKS FOR HORSES
Introduction The winter months are always a challenge for us horse owners, so what is handier than a blog compromising of tips, tricks...
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Olivia Freeman
Nov 26, 20212 min read
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
Introduction First aid is defined as the ‘help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available’. The Health...
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Olivia Freeman
Nov 12, 20212 min read
STRESS
Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress...
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