Monthly Archives: November 2016

  1. Core Stability - Part 2

    Core Stability - Part 2

    How Do You Monitor Core Stability? It is widely believed that core stability work is important as it reduces injury and improves performance but what scientific evidence is there to support this theory?

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  2. Core Stability - Part 1

    Core Stability - Part 1

    Core stability training is carried out with the aim to effectively recruit the trunk musculature followed by learning how to control the position of the lumbar spine during dynamic movements.

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  3. The Art of Group Cycling

    The Art of Group Cycling

    Group Cycling is a really popular activity at most gyms and health clubs and you may even have your own indoor bike at home, but are you getting the most out of your workout?

    Here we examine

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  4. Virgin Active to Inspire More Children To Love PE

    Virgin Active to Inspire More Children To Love PE

    Virgin Active, working with the University of Bedfordshire have created a new programme called the Playmakers programme.

    A one year pilot has just ended involving 30 primary schools and

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  5. Tackling NHS Staff Obesity

    Tackling NHS Staff Obesity

    NHS managers have expressed a concern over the rising levels of obesity amongst its staff and have asked the leisure industry for help.

    NHS England’s chief executive Simon Stevens

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