Tensor Fasciae Latae – Not an order for your barista

Tensor Fasciae Latae – Not an order for your barista

Your biceps are more than just for show. They allow us to lift things in our everyday lives and are also important for many sports. When they are tight they can affect our ability to lift things, reach overhead and shoulder and elbow movements, in general. Try these mobility, foam rolling and yoga exercises to help loosen your tight biceps to reduce your risk of injury and help your move and feel better. 

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Learned Optimism - Optimism and Pessimism in the Workplace

Learned Optimism - Optimism and Pessimism in the Workplace

There is a time and place for pessimism. We all experience both. Pessimism can warn us of rash decisions and risky exaggerations while optimism helps us to be creative and happy. When are you pessimistic? When are you optimistic? Do you use both to your advantage?

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Biceps - The Guns are NOT just for show!

Biceps - The Guns are NOT just for show!

Your biceps are more than just for show. They allow us to lift things in our everyday lives and are also important for many sports. When they are tight they can affect our ability to lift things, reach overhead and shoulder and elbow movements, in general. Try these mobility, foam rolling and yoga exercises to help loosen your tight biceps to reduce your risk of injury and help your move and feel better. 

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Learned Optimism - Is Depression Learned?

Learned Optimism - Is Depression Learned?

Historically, depression has been looked at from a biological psychoanalytic viewpoint. Seligman, however, argues that depression may be a learned condition resulting from the way we explain bad events to ourselves. From this, he proposes, by changing or relearning these thought patterns, we can prevent relapses into depression.

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Put Your Best Foot Forward - Did you know your feet get tight, too?

Put Your Best Foot Forward - Did you know your feet get tight, too?

The hip adductors are the muscles on in the inner part of your thigh bring your leg toward the centre line. They are commonly referred to as the groin or inner thigh muscles. they act to stabilise the hip and support alignment and balance which is vital for things like, running, single leg exercises and squatting. Thus tightness can lead to knee and hip issues. Try these exercises to help.

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