Fitness

Fitness

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Post-training hip stretch sequence

A hip-mobilising sequence can release a tight lower back and stretch your hip muscles. Lexie Williamson explains how to do it
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Foam roller to thoracic spine

If you have time for only one mobility exercise, then make it this one, says physiotherapist Jenny Blizard
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Dealing with shin pain

It's one of the most common causes of pain in athletes, yet shin soreness is often ignored. Physiotherapist Jenny Blizard explains what can be done
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Treadmill training

As the nights get darker and colder, thoughts of some runners and walkers turn to treadmill training. Dr Brian Hanley considers whether it is a good idea
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Coping with injury

Former British 400m record-holder Derek Redmond writes from his own experience on how to get back on your feet
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Eilish McColgan: Six things nobody tells you about injury and rehab

The steeplechaser gives her tips on getting back on track after injury
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Recovery is key as runners get older, says Kelly Holmes

The double Olympic gold medallist shares her top tips for older runners
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Performance therapy

Active release techniques are used extensively to improve performance and reduce injury, writes sports chiropractor Tom Feeney
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Altitude training

Birmingham University AC athletes recently went training at altitude and Matt Long was there to follow their progress
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Improving breathing

In this final article in a four-part series, Robin McNelis looks at how to improve your breathing and thus your performance
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Injury avoidance for distance runners

Strength and conditioning can benefit long distance runners in many ways, says Graeme Everard
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Breathing patterns

The third article in a series by Robin McNelis looks at how to prevent bad breathing and manage the triggers
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