Blog
Preparation and Recovery Massage
Most athletes during the preparation phase and the lead up to an event, book regular sports massages, however the post event recovery is so often overlooked or possibly not fully understood.
Podiatry- What in the World Made You Want to Do That?
The podiatry profession is an often misunderstood one. One of our podiatrists Loren gives us an insight into the industry and how she landed working in such a “niche” job.
SLEEP and Athletezzzzzz
Sleep is key to maximise recovery and performance, and it should be a TOP priority for athletes, alongside a quality training routine and healthy nutrition plan.
Trending Diets and What Our Dietitian Has to Say About Them
Swimmers Shoulder: Prevention In and Out of the Pool
Want to manage or prevent swimming shoulder? Our inhouse nationally competitive swimmer shares her knowledge and tips from working with one of our physiotherapists.
Summer Shoe Choice Not Working For You?
Started your summer in some great looking footwear, but are now paying for it? Our podiatrist Loren has brought her summer footwear recommendations to the table to help you get through the rest of the summer.
HIIT For Endurance Athletes?
HIIT is relevant to everyone, not just the elite athletes but also the average recreational participant. HIIT has been suggested to be the secret ingredient to increasing performance potential, and adds huge health benefits.
World Iron Awareness Week
It’s world iron awareness week! So, what better time to investigate the world of iron. Let’s explore what it is, why we need it, and how red meat is not the one and only answer to getting enough intake.
Nightmare-DIY, Chores, and Gardening?
Here we will discuss a few tips on how to minimise the risk of injury when carrying out these home tasks- especially for all of you Aucklanders ticking off your home to-do list while you have the chance.
Breathe Better
Ever considered how breathing could be impacting your health and performance? Physiotherapist, Becky, talks us through the fundamentals of breathing and what to look out for if things are going wrong.
Nutrition For The Big Day
Nutritionist, Eliot Fenton, talks us through the art and science of event day nutrition for improved health and performance.
Getting Comfortable With Our Monthly Flow
In the last few years, we have seen a massive shift in perspective of what defines a healthy female athlete, but it’s not as simple as just whether or not she gets her monthly period.
Claire’s Story
The first day out of lockdown (March 8th) I had a freak accident and ended up face first on tarmac and knocked out. This is my rehabilitation story.
An In-Depth Look at Water Running
Physiotherapist, Livvy Wilson takes an in-depth look at water running and it’s potential benefits for your training and recovery
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running- With Jess Gerry: A Lab Local
Jess is a Lab Local and a runner who talks us through what she wishes she knew about running before she started.
Train Hard But Also Train Smart
“Go hard or go home”. Have you ever considered that this socially accepted phrase could be hindering your progress? Physiotherapist, Ed, talks us through smart training.
Tips To Get You Through The Swim At Ironman – A Beginner’s Guide
The swim can be the most daunting for a lot of competitors. Here are some tips to ease worries and to feel confident going into your Ironman swim.
New Year, New Me?
Let’s challenge the mantra of ‘new year, new me’. Instead let's learn to grow and adapt to create the best ENVIRONMENT, so that we can thrive.
Redefining Performance: Your Team and Your Mind.
This blog is the final instalment of a 4 part series on ‘redefining performance’. This series focused on challenging the comparison model of performance.
Redefining Performance: What Are Your Rocks?
Everyone’s big rocks and little rocks will look different to each other’s. Whilst keeping that in mind, let's look at what those key rocks could be.