Preventing and managing the most common and annoying running injuries – knee pain

The second most common running injury I see in recreational runners is knee pain, oftentimes also called patella femoral joint pain or chondromalacia patella syndrome. This knee problem very often also involves the patella tendon, whereby there is tendonopathy in the patella tendon – much like what happens in the Achilles tendon (read my blog … Read more

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Preventing and managing the most common and annoying running injuries – Achilles tendonopathy

One of the most common running injuries I come across in recreational runners is Achilles tendonopathy, more commonly known as Achilles tendonitis – suggesting there is inflammation in the tendon, however this is not the case (more on this later). I’m going to talk you though how to prevent this running injury, and how you … Read more

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7 steps to the body you want this New Year part 7

Step 7: Eat fat burning foods When you reach your ideal weight and body fat, through working with your nutritiosinst for weight loss, you enter the maintenance phase you should be eating the following fat burning foods 1. Hot peppers contain nutrients that help increase metabolism 2. Tea of any colour, especially green tea has … Read more

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7 steps to the body you want this New Year part 3

Step 3: Determine your optimal animal protein intake Protein is essential for weight loss. Eating protein releases a chemical in your stomach called peptide YY (PYY) that reduces hunger. Protein is also more thermogenic than fat and carbs, meaning it causes you to burn more calories. Here is a guide to how much protein to … Read more

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