The low stress route to better health.
It is fair to say that in the way we live today, stress can be found in everything we do, everywhere we go. This is [...]
Sleep on it…
We’ve gone on countless times about recovery being one of the most vital yet overlooked components or elements of training so as a follow up [...]
Rest and Recovery
Melatonin The hormone that is responsible for our sleep and wake cycle, explained. Melatonin, is the hormone responsible for our sleep pattern. Its production increases [...]
Fantastick!
This article is an informal introduction to ‘Stick Mobility’. Stick Mobility is in actual fact a brand, and to our knowledge there aren’t actually any [...]
Fruit and nut granola squares
An easy to make tasty and healthy snack, that will give you an energy boost. Ingredients: Serves 16 1.5 cups of rolled oats 1/2 cup [...]
Why Flexibility matters
Flexibility is defined as the range of motion in a joint, group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range [...]
How we roll, and why it helps recovery.
As a matter of procedure at Body Planners we as trainers aim to get all of our clients familiarised with the foam roller. We show [...]
Key benefits of complete rest for recovery
Not many people in the fitness industry would advocate this means of recovery because there are a fair few other ways under the different categories [...]
Key benefits of Stretching for recovery
In fitness stretching is split into two subcategories, static and dynamic. Whilst static stretching may work for lots of people out philosophy around this subject [...]
Key benefits of Active Recovery
Active recovery is exactly as the name suggests. For a healthy and active person, this kind of thing isn’t difficult because they naturally have an [...]
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