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  • Cool down – when? why?

    Before doing any exercise, whether it be running, circuit training, football or whatever you chose, it is vital that beforehand you go through a thorough and effective warm up routine and that afterwards you effectively cool down.

    We have touched on warming up here, with the aim being that your body; mainly your muscles, and your mind are prepared for the work they are about to do.

    If you don’t warm up before exercise then you are highly likely (more…)

  • Stretching for runners

    Why stretch?
    Stretching before and after exercise is very important for all runners. The benefits from stretching are that you may prevent injury, bring the shortened muscles (more…)