by bodychek_admin | Jun 6, 2012 | BodyCHEK, Professional Courses, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning
Two weeks ago, I spent a very hot and sunny week at David Lloyds, Leeds teaching the second CHEK Exercise Coach of the year. I had a great group of students, two from Yorkshire, one from London, one from Belgium, one from Denmark and one from France. As always it was...
by bodychek_admin | Apr 24, 2012 | Sports Injuries
The exercises you are likely to need to rehabilitate an ACL sprain include: Stretching: Once the inflammation has ceased, the knee should be gently moved into pain-free ranges of motion to recover the full range of motion of the knee joint and help re-align scar...
by bodychek_admin | Apr 23, 2012 | Sports Injuries, Uncategorized
The treatment for an ACL Sprain includes: The Acute Phase: In the first 24 to 48 hours, use Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE) of the affected knee to prevent further damage and optimize healing time. Always seek professional help if you suspect an ACL sprain...
by bodychek_admin | Apr 19, 2012 | Sports Injuries
With the tennis season now in full swing, I thought it would be useful to write a piece on how to recover from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain. You may have also heard in the news this week that Marcus Hahnemann, The Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper has...
by bodychek_admin | Jan 7, 2012 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning, Tennis, Weight Loss
After nearly three weeks of re-charging the batteries it was back in the gym this week. The main goals for my gym work are to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, increase strength and power, condition for tennis and minimise the likelihood of injury. This week, my...
by bodychek_admin | Dec 26, 2011 | BodyCHEK, Sports Injuries, Strength & Conditioning
Signs of over training include: Resting heart rate five beats per minute above or below normal (base) Unintentional or unexplained reduction in bodyweight of 3% or more Reduction in appetite Poor sleep quality for two days in a row or more Prolonged fatigue Muscle and...
