Cycling Safely: Understanding Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them
Across the globe, millions of people hop on their bikes every day—whether for fun, fitness, or simply to get from A to B. But cycling isn’t just a mode of transport; Competitive cycling dates back to the inaugural Olympic Games in 1896, and the legendary Tour de France first hit the roads in 1903. Since then, the world of cycling has exploded into a worldwide sport, reaching every continent in the world. Every year millions of euros are spent by people purchasing new bikes and equipment to give them a slightest advantage on their bike in their quest to be the next Roche or Kelly.
VO₂ Max Test: Training Zones Explained
Training Zones Explained: Unlock Your Full Potential
If you want to train smarter, not just harder, understanding your personal training zones is essential. These zones represent specific intensity levels that dictate how your body produces energy from fat and glycogen using the aerobic system.
Simply put: your body performs differently at various levels of effort. By knowing your zones, you can tailor your workouts to trigger the right physiological responses whether your goal is burning fat, building endurance, or increasing speed
Understanding Your VO₂ Max Score: What’s Good for You?
When you receive your VO₂ max result from a proper laboratory test, it’s natural to wonder: Is this a good score? The answer is not as simple as a single number, its meaning depends entirely on your individual characteristics and context.
For example, a VO₂ max of 40 ml/kg/min could be excellent for one person, average for another, and below average for someone else. This is because age, sex, body weight, and even elevation above sea level all influence how your result should be interpreted:
What is V0₂ Max and why does it matter?
VO₂ max is the maximum (max) volume (V) of oxygen (O₂) your body can use during exercise. It reflects how efficiently your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles work together during physical activity. A higher VO₂ max is associated with better fitness, lower disease risk, and improved longevity.
Can Physio help with our Balance?
Can Physio help with our Balance? Balance is an extremely important aspect of our lives, I don’t mean our bank balance or the ability to balance 101 things at the same time. I mean balance that prevents us from falling over, allows us to stand on one leg with our eyes closed or if you […]
What are the health benefits of Yoga?
What are the health benefits of Yoga? How can Yoga Help ? Yoga originated in South Asia and while it is now a popular form of exercise the world over, this wasn’t always the case. It is a very old form of exercise that focuses on breathing, strength and flexibility to boost mental and physical […]
What Is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?
According to the HSE “Repetitive strain injury (RSI), also called work-related upper limb disorder (WRULD), is a general term used to describe the pain caused to muscles, nerves and tendons by repetitive movement and overuse. The condition mostly affects parts of the upper body, such as the forearm, elbow, wrist, hands, neck and shoulders. […]
Is It Possible To Keep Fit Without The Gym?
Is It Possible To Keep Fit Without The Gym? How To Prevent RSI? Whether you normally work from home or have been forced to, due to COVD-19 – you may now feel that you are moving less than usual. Your step counts may be down and the time you spend at the computer, on the […]
What is Dry Needling?
What is Dry Needling? Have you heard of Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a treatment technique whereby a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle to assist with decreasing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscle). What is the Difference […]
What is Sever’s Disease?
What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and adolescents. It is an inflammation of the growth plate in the calcaneus (heel). Sever’s disease is caused by repetitive stress to the heel, and most often occurs during growth spurts, […]