Approximately 1 in every 3000 people experience an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, with women being roughly 3 times more likely than men to suffer. It is also more common in contact ball sports, those who are less fit and have not adequately trained for the demands of their sport. Half to two-thirds of ACL … Continue reading ACL Injuries: Avoidable?
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How to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Routine
Tom Whitaker, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Pyramid Performance & Health, talks you through why strength training is the biggest piece of the training puzzle you're missing, his top tips for integrating strength training into your routine, and what to look for in an effective programme. Strength training is one of the most effective additions … Continue reading How to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Routine
7 Benefits of Sports Massage
Sports massage is a fantastic way to recover from training sessions, aid injury recovery and support pain-free living in everyday life. Contrary to what the name suggests it can benefit everyone, not just athletes. Sports massage is a form of deep tissue massage that manipulates the muscles, connective tissue and fascia in order to aid … Continue reading 7 Benefits of Sports Massage
Sleeping Clean – Importance & Recommendations
With the stress of lockdown and being told to stay at home, it could be very easy to fall into a trap that isn’t conducive of effective sleep. To get the most out of your sleep, you need to have good “sleep hygiene” in order to stay healthy through this period. Here are two major … Continue reading Sleeping Clean – Importance & Recommendations
7 Top Tips to Help Support Your Immune System Through Nutrition
As we are all aware of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it is having on our daily lives, here are some top tips from our Nutritionist, Sam Barrows, to help maintain optimum immune health. 1. EAT THE RAINBOW Try and make your food as colourful as possible by eating a variety of different … Continue reading 7 Top Tips to Help Support Your Immune System Through Nutrition
Finding your ‘New Normal’
During a time like the present where normality is hard to find, it's easy to fall into abnormal habits. These new habits may not take long to develop but can have a lasting effect when you try to return to a regular schedule. Whether you are working from home, have kids running through your house, … Continue reading Finding your ‘New Normal’
COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update 16/3/20
With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation developing worldwide, here is an update as of 16/3/20 from Pyramid Performance & Health, including a list of key procedures we are following to reduce risk and maintain a safe environment for all. The health and safety of all clients and visitors to Pyramid Performance & Health is of paramount … Continue reading COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update 16/3/20
Returning to Sport Following Injury – Elite Triathlete David Dew – Guest Blog
Elite triathlete David Dew discusses his personal experience in returning to training, specifically running, following significant injury. Follow David’s Instagram profile here and Twitter profile here. The Return to Running The disappointing truth is that progress usually happens slower than you would like it to, and always at different speeds for different people. Starting pretty … Continue reading Returning to Sport Following Injury – Elite Triathlete David Dew – Guest Blog
How to Overcome Injury – Guest Blog from Elite Triathlete David Dew
Elite triathlete David Dew tells you how to be injured, how not to be injured, and how to get back on track. Follow David's Instagram profile here and Twitter profile here. Injury acceptance Hi my name is David and I have an injury acceptance problem. There are so many aspects to triathlon training that it … Continue reading How to Overcome Injury – Guest Blog from Elite Triathlete David Dew
Top 3 Stretches for Runners
Weekend warrior or competitive athlete, your ability to run pain-free consistently is key to your success. Feeling ‘tight’ is not only uncomfortable, but a performance limiting factor. Flexible muscles can work freely for you without issue. With inflexible muscles, things can go wrong. Your form will breakdown and joints will suffer. To improve your flexibility … Continue reading Top 3 Stretches for Runners
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