There is dogma that higher training load causes higher injury rates. However, there is also evidence that training has a protective effect against injury. For example, team sport athletes who performed more than 18 weeks of training before sustaining their initial injuries were at reduced risk of sustaining a subsequent injury, while high chronic workloads have been shown to decrease the risk of injury.

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Download the full PDF for your reference : Cramping – Nutrition Fact Sheet 2015

Muscle cramps are painful, sustained involuntary contractions of the muscles that can occur in many people, including both athletes & non-athletes, young & old, during pregnancy & as a consequence of specific medical conditions or medications used in their treatment.

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pilates for men

Pilates WORKSHOP for Men.

Think Pilates is just for women?  Working on a personal best at the gym? Come along to this workshop to discover the benefits of Pilates for men. Pilates  will help you strengthen and lengthen your muscles as well as improving your core stability. Although it is not a cardiovascular form of exercise, it is excellent for the heart and provides the perfect complement to any exercise regime. It also has the added benefit of reducing stress and relaxing the mind and body. So, grab a friend for support and come along  for a challenging workout!

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