The New Guidelines for Stretching

New research has shed light on the most effective ways to stretch – so what are the new guidelines for stretching? In the past, sports scientists encouraged stretching as something to be done after exercise, but not before. Several studies showed that stretching...

Tone up and lose fat with the 6 12 25 Method

The 6 12 25 method – what is it? There are many different ways of strength training, from a standard traditional gym routine of 2 to 3 sets of 12-14 repetitions per exercise, the sort of thing a gym instructor might give a new member at the gym – to GVT...

How Much cardio Should I Do?

How Much cardio Should I do? Regular aerobic exercise or activity like walking, jogging, rowing and cycling, can help you live both a longer and healthier life. Its benefits are many; it burns extra calories so can be really helpful for weight loss; it increases...

How to keep your knees fit

How to keep your Knees fit Around 10,000,000 people in the UK suffer from joint pain, mainly in the knees, according to a leading charity Versus Arthritis. Even for those who remain pain-free, there will still be wear and tear to the joints as we age. Heading into our...

Does Kinesiology tape really work?

Does Kinesiology (coloured Physio tape) really work? Nearly everyone will have seen this brightly coloured tape worn in sports, right up to the elite level, often in track-based sports. Used on calves, knees, shoulders, and pretty much everywhere else, you have to...