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.
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.
You may have clients who dread the deadlift but whose backs would benefit from performing this exercise. Physiotherapist Liam Rodgers explains
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...
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...
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?)
Spine health is becoming increasingly important, as our daily habits are wreaking havoc to our body. ‘Tech neck’ places a huge amount of pressure on the spine...
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.
Since the start of lockdown, we’ve seen a big increase in the number of people either taking up running, or returning to it after a long break (we want to make that precious time outside count, right?) But with the rise in runners, has come a corresponding rise in running-related injuries, proportionately higher among those new or returning to the sport. Here, we look at some tips and strategies for setting up your running training to improve efficiency and performance whilst reducing injury risk.
We’ve put together some key moves and tips on how to avoid crippling back pain whilst working from home during self-isolation.
From stretching your hamstrings to tightening your glutes, the Pilates Ring is a one stop shop for portable resistance and we’ve put together a few stretches and exercises to help you get the most out of yours.
To ease any tension and help reset your posture, Ten’s expert team have devised some simple stretches for you to do at your desk.
Using a foam roller can provide similar benefits to deep-tissue massage. By increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension, it can help prevent injury and improve performance.
Stress is a normal and natural response but unless we take steps to recover from its impact, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
Founded in 2007 by Joanne Mathews, Ten has had gender parity since day one – so getting involved in this campaign is a no-brainer for us.
It’s most common question we’re asked at Ten. And the answer is usually the same: “It depends on what you’re trying to achieve”.
This month’s Trainer Spotlight features Eleftheria Anastasiadou, who’s telling us about the moment she realised she wanted to become a trainer, the challenge of learning to teach in a new language and why she can often be found up in the air
This month’s Trainer Spotlight features Adam Hewitt – Manager at Fitzrovia and Notting Hill and Clinical Lead for our bespoke exercise prescription programme – TenClinical.
Power, stability and core strength, improved flexibility and balance, fewer injuries. Just a few reasons why footballers of all levels should do Pilates.
London-based boutique fitness operator Ten Health & Fitness has launched a new programme aimed at bridging the gap between the fitness sector and the medical community. (Originally featured on WELLTODO.)