How does exercise improve low back pain?
So..... basically speaking, how does exercise actually improve low back pain? One of the common instances with low back pain clients are...
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Graham Kavanagh
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
Building your fitness foundation..... Getting the basics right is KEY!
I get hired for a great many reasons which range from creating healthy habits, improving fitness levels, improving flexibility........
Graham Kavanagh
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
My top 3 tips for kickstarting your fitness this winter.....
With busy lifestyles on the go, it needn't be difficult to kickstart your fitness..... Here are three realistic and practical tips that...
Graham Kavanagh
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Improving back pain with lifestyle strategies.....
When it comes to managing low back pain, not only is exercise the key ingredient to start improving pain levels, but there are other...
Graham Kavanagh
- Nov 6, 2022
- 2 min
New to weight training? Where should you start? How should you train?
When many join a training facility, whether a beginner or fairly experienced, people still over complicate the whole thing. The key to...
Graham Kavanagh
- Oct 2, 2022
- 2 min
BMI and 10,000 steps a day may not be as accurate or optimal as you think.....
When it comes to health and fitness, in particular your fitness aims..... how exactly do you measure your progression? Why are people...
Graham Kavanagh
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
THREE things to stop doing with low back pain.....
SEARCHING FOR A MIRACLE CURE. The fitness and health industry is flooded with all manner of 'quick fixes' by way of gadgetry, battery...
Graham Kavanagh
- Sep 11, 2022
- 1 min
Mobilising the shoulders.....
The shoulders are a commonly used area of the body in fitness training, yet also one of the most ill prepared areas of the body when it...
Graham Kavanagh
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min
How does exercise help low back pain? Let's take a look at occupation.
Back pain is prevalent across society, and is also the second largest reason for time off work in the UK alone..... with mental health...
Graham Kavanagh
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1 min
Ankle strengthening.....
This is one of many joint strengthening exercises I've used with clients. An exercise as simple as this can work wonders in building...
Graham Kavanagh
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Specialist exercise instruction for low back pain.....
Low back pain, in particular 'non specific' low back pain is prevalent across society. In the UK adult population alone, some 49% report...
Graham Kavanagh
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
Press ups on the back of the hands
This is a very different version of a press up, but you must have the necessary strength and conditioning to avoid injury with these....
Graham Kavanagh
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
Press ups and why they are so good!
Press ups are right at the top for body conditioning and there isnt any exercise quite like them. Over the years I've studied the press...
Graham Kavanagh
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
Are you a newbie to fitness? Read on.....
Many times, when you have a fitness aim in mind it is very easy to throw yourself into it and try to do everything at once! Your...
Graham Kavanagh
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
Health conditions and exercise
Contrary to popular belief, many health conditions benefit from exercise, and this is a great way to start to take control of your own...
Graham Kavanagh
- Feb 18, 2022
- 2 min
Sit at a desk all day? Try this!
The majority of clients I train have exceptionally tight hips and in particular the hip flexors. This is the front of the hip area. The...
Graham Kavanagh
- Dec 30, 2021
- 2 min
Why perfection matters.....
Over the years I've prided myself on the highest level of fitness teaching possible. Why is this? What you teach a client will stay with...
Graham Kavanagh
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Warming up without moving your feet.....
Here are two great exercises for adding into a warm up. These are full body exercises and require no equipment whatsoever! They will have...
Graham Kavanagh
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
One exercise for challenging the shoulders!
This exercise is excellent for feeling the 'burn' and great for strength and conditioning. In the course of running personal training...
Graham Kavanagh
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
One fitness programme does not fit all!
The beauty of personal training is that your training is personal! There is no generic programme that will yield results for everyone....
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