Cold water immersion (CWI) is popular with sports people as a recovery protocol. After intense training or competition, cold water therapy helps to minimise the risk of injury and will accelerate physical readiness. A bath filled with ice is the traditional method of CWI. CET CryoSpas offer state-of-the-art CWI. They are more cost effective and […]
How to choose a cycle ergometer can be a minefield. So, here you will find information about the benefits, the uses and the different types of cycle ergometers to help you find the best solution for your needs. What is a cycle ergometer? Cycle ergometers are a type of stationary bike that measures the amount […]
What: BASES Biomechanics Division event (BIG 2019) When: 10 April Where: University of Huddersfield What is BIG 2019? BASES is raising awareness of National Biomechanics Day (NBD) with BIG2019 – Biomechanics Interest Group. National Biomechanics Day is a world-wide celebration of Biomechanics in its many forms for high school students and teachers. HaB Direct at […]
Monark Exercise develop precision products for use in the sport and medical profession. They are world leaders in training and test equipment and have been since the early 1900s when they first began manufacturing. Ergometer for training and testing Monark Exercise develop and manufacture cycle ergometers with superior accuracy and precision. As a result, you […]
Over the summer we paid a visit to the world-class facilities at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The reason being to install their latest acquisition; another specialised h/p/cosmos treadmill. This complements their suite of about nine h/p/cosmos quasar and pulsar treadmills, one of which is a specially specified machine for use within their environmental chamber. […]
A recent BBC News Health article raises the question, ‘Can we trust BMI to measure obesity?’ BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It uses height and weight to work out if a person is a healthy weight. It has been in use for over 100 years. But it has come into criticism of late. This […]
Cold water therapy is an increasingly popular sports treatment. It is being used by elite athletes to reduce muscle fatigue and accelerate recovery. What does cold water therapy do Athletes and sports people use cold water therapy to help reduce tissue swelling. This inflammation occurs as a result of muscle breakdown and micro tears. But […]
That’s the message coming from coaches, trainers and exercise evangelists, and even the focus of an article in the national press (5 February 2018). As breathing exercise classes sweep across gyms in the US, the importance of this type of training is being highlighted more and more. How breathing works Did you know that it […]
This randomised clinical trial, published in JAMA Neurology, investigates whether treadmill exercise (TE) is safe for patients with Parkinson disease. Treadmill Exercise The trial explores both high and moderate intensity treadmill exercise. It focuses on patients with Parkinson disease who do not yet take medication. Trial leaders discover whether participants are able to exercise at […]
