How to improve your running
These five simple tips and/or exercises will train you to run more efficiently
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Posted in |Why massage is so important for marathon runners. Especially marathon runners with desk jobs.
A seated position will tighten many muscles that need to be long for safe and efficient running, and lengthen many muscles that need to be tight and engaged
Posted in |How to enhance training and improve Sports Performance
As sporting events are returning to the calendar and life is ‘getting back to normal’ this year, it is the perfect time to start setting yourself new goals. Maybe this is the year you run a marathon, compete in a triathlon...
Posted in |Cardiac Rehabilitation: Recovery after a Heart Disease Diagnosis
A heart attack, or a diagnosis of heart disease, can be a life-changing event. But with the right rehabilitation programme in place, it’s possible to live a full and healthy life after diagnosis - and in many cases, a fuller and healthier life...
Posted in |Providing Classes and sessions safely – Ten’s Health and Hygiene measures
We have increased existing measures and put new Covid-19 protocols in place in order to keep clients and staff safe on our premises. We will be following recommended Government and UKActive guidelines throughout our Studios. We ask that you do the same. So please read the new safety measures.
Posted in |Ten tips for working out in winter
Our top tips to help you keep your workouts on track as the holiday season approaches
Posted in |Eat yourself happy – Brett’s healthy winter warmers
Discover the perfect winter food from Ten Health & Fitness that keeps you eating healthy and provides workout fuel this winter.
Posted in |When to see a Women’s Health Physiotherapist
A Women’s Health Physiotherapist can provide specialist, in-depth assessment and treatment for women of all ages and life stages, and for a range of issues and concerns, whether related to urinary or pelvic floor dysfunction, the onset or impact of menopause or most generally during pregnancy and post-partum.
Posted in |Why Pilates is Good for Women of All Ages
Most women will only be introduced to the pelvic floor when they become pregnant, but pelvic floor issues are not exclusive to pre and post natal women. These muscles are important throughout a woman’s lifespan, whether she bears children or not...
Posted in |Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we wanted to explain a little bit more about breast cancer, through diagnosis, treatment and recovery...
Posted in |The Healing Power of Touch – The science behind how massage can combat stress and improve our mental health
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Massage Therapist Ruth McKinnon reviews the science behind how massage therapy improves our mood.
Posted in |When can I start running again post-baby?
Whether you've had a natural birth or caesarean section, returning to running is something that should be taken slowly – despite how good your legs feel - because of the effect it can have on that very important group of muscles called the Pelvic Floor.
Posted in |The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson’s disease
Exercise is increasingly considered a complementary strategy to medication and has been proven to improve both motor and non-motor symptoms, including mobility, balance and cognition in people living with Parkinson's.
Posted in |Your Best Posture Is Your Next Posture
Josh Smith, lead physiotherapist at Ten Health & Fitness, talks posture and busts myths surrounding this topic.
Posted in |My client dreads the deadlift
You may have clients who dread the deadlift but whose backs would benefit from performing this exercise. Physiotherapist Liam Rodgers explains
Posted in |Pilates for running – The Benefits of Pilates for Runners
From as far back as I can remember – I’ve loved running. There’s something about it that is so satisfying
Posted in |Five things you need to know before getting back into exercise after having Covid
Long Covid symptoms and severity vary from person to person, but commonly include diminished lung function, heart problems, muscle and joint disorders and chronic fatigue. It can also exacerbate underlying health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal and mental health conditions...
Posted in |Coronavirus – why it’s so bad for your back.
Back pain is one of the most discussed, blogged about and researched health issues of the current times. But, despite all that discussion, blogging and research, it’s still one of the most prevalent...
Posted in |Foam rolling hurts… so make it count
Increasing range and freedom of movement is a goal of many gym programmes. With current research questioning the benefits of stretching programmes, foam rolling and other forms of myofascial self-release have become a popular alternative...
Posted in |Lockdown Loafing – How to maintain some muscle tone while doing nothing
Some helpful tips for active slothing – maintaining your tone while chomping on your Terry’s chocolate orange and binging on the boxsets you’ve saved specially. You’ll also find some suggestions for posture-appropriate slothing form (if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well, right?)