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For some time we have sold Trigger Point Performance’s (TPT) “Quadballer” as it is a highly effective tool for removing the tension so many of our clients display in their quads, hip flexors, ITB (iliotibial band), hamstrings and low back. The quadballer allows you to roll through all of these areas whilst keeping your hands [...]

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Climb in to the G-trainer Pro treadmill at Balance and discover gravity assisted speed- Sat August 8th 2009. There will be a “Taster session” at Balance on our Gravity altering treadmill that is open to all. This opportunity is a rare one as the remainder of Europes G-trainers are in the hands of elite sports [...]

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This Sunday (12th July 2009) Frances (multisports injury specialist) has organised 3 teams from Balance to compete in the “Bananaman” triathlon at Dorney Lake, Eton. Best of luck to them. I can’t speak for everyone’s level of commitment but I have seen a fair few of the team members giving it some at various times [...]

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Running shoes get a thumbs down from various critics (taken a little of context to be fair). Mick Habgood, podiatrist, and running orthotic specialist offers an alternative view in response: This is the original article published in the Daily Mail: http://tinyurl.com/cerpyu Here is the alternate view from Mick: Companies like those mentioned seem to create [...]

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I read this blog yesterday whilst searching to see who else was talking about the G-trainer and marathon training. I came across this Addicted to Running Blog: One pointless podiatrist appointment then another more fruitful one! If you’ve been reading this blog for some time you’ll know that I’ve been wearing custom made orthotics for [...]

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Although Asics are not the only running shoes we recommend we do stock a range of Asics running shoes for men and women because they are a company that puts design before fashion and we tend to find that a large percentage of our client’s biomechanics suit Asics trainers. Mick Habgood the running specialist podiatrist [...]

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The organisers of the Yukon Arctic Challenge describe it as the “The world’s coldest and toughest ultra!”. From Feb. 15th – 26th, 2009, Jerym Brunton covered the 430 miles on foot (some chose mountain bike others cross country ski). Of the 16 competitors in this event (there are also marathon, 100 mile and 300 mile [...]

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Rees Colling our sports dietcian asks a question that we know from many marathoners doesnt always get the answer we hope for… The London Marathon is less than two months away! For those of you running your first marathon have you given any thought to your Nutrition Plan leading up to the big day and [...]

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For those interested in the challenge that Oli Dudley is doing with Balance’s sponsorship and G-trainer support here is a bit more information provided by Oli. THE 777 CHALLENGE – 7in7on7.com What is it? The challenge is to run 7 marathons on all 7 continents in 7 consecutive days. What is the route? Leg 1 [...]

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The G-Trainer and a Recreational Runner “The G-Trainer allowed me to come back from injuries and overcome chronic pain. And it helped me achieve personal best times, which I love because I’m very competitive. I’m really excited that the G-Trainer can help me continue to race.” Tracey Slagle – Recreational Runner Tracey Slagle related her [...]

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