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Shoes may have changed how we run – piece from BBC Science journo

February 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment

BBC Science Reporter Victoria Gill’s article is linked to below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8483401.stm
It describes research that came to the obvious conclusion that if you give a human the chance to take the path of least resistance they will take it, even if the consequences are a down turn in long term efficiency. Well thats my interpretation, but to [...]

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Tags: Balance · Physiotherapy · advice · education · elite performance · fitness · g-trainer · general information · injury prevention · joint health · marathon · nike · orthotics · pain free marathon training · performance · personal training · physio shop · podiatry · preparation · recovery · recreational athlete · rehabilitation · running performance · sports injury · treatment · triathlon · ultradistance

World Record Club – Mile Challenge

December 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Saturday 19th December – 10am til 1pm
The World Record Club is looking for members to run their fastest miles on the G-trainer treadmill.
There are several categories to challenge yourself within:

Mens 85% bodyweight
Womens 85% bodyweight
Mens 75% bodyweight
Womens 85%
plus Mens and Womens Masters Categories

If you havent run on this revolutionary piece of technology you can have a [...]

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Tags: Paula Radcliffe · Physiotherapy · g-trainer · general information · pain free marathon training · performance · podiatry · preparation · recreational athlete · rehabilitation · speed · sports event · triathlon

World Record Club – Mile Challenge

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Saturday 21st November – 10am and 2pm
The World Record Club is looking for members to run their fastest miles on the G-trainer treadmill.
There are several categories to challenge yourself within:

Mens 85% bodyweight
Womens 85% bodyweight
Mens 75% bodyweight
Womens 85%
plus Mens and Womens Masters Categories

If you havent run on this revolutionary piece of technology you can have a [...]

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Tags: Paula Radcliffe · g-trainer · interval training · marathon · metabolic · pain free marathon training · performance · power · preparation · recovery · recreational athlete · running performance · speed · sports event · strength and conditioning · triathlon · ultradistance

Physio’s set Sporting Challenges for 2010

October 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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Tags: Physiotherapy · Uncategorized · extreme · fitness · metabolic · metabolic testing · recreational athlete · running performance · sports event · triathlon · ultradistance · weight loss

Experience gravity assisted speed at Balance with a G-Trainer Pro taster day

July 20th, 2009 · No Comments

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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Tags: Alberto Salazar · Balance · Paula Radcliffe · anaerobic · elite performance · fitness · g-trainer · general information · interval training · joint health · joint stress · marathon · metabolic · orthotics · pain free marathon training · performance · power · preparation · rehabilitation · running performance · speed · sports event · strength and conditioning · triathlon · ultradistance

Triathlon – Team Balance x 3 – run, bike, swim

July 10th, 2009 · No Comments

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 over [...]

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Tags: Balance · Uncategorized · adventure · advice · anaerobic · g-trainer · interval training · marathon · recreational athlete · running performance · sports event · triathlon