
A personal message from our Co-Founder Dr Lucy
18th September 2021
1 in 6 healthy adults will receive a genetic screening result that shows that they are at high risk of disease. I was not expecting to be one of those people.
Who Should Not Get in a Cryo Chamber?
20th May 2022
When you get into the cryo chamber it causes your skin to cool. This activates the sympathetic nervous system initially. As a result, the blood vessels close to the surface of the skin narrow. This causes the blood flow to the peripheries and to injured or inflamed tissues in the body to slow.
How Stress Can Contribute to Injury
6th May 2022
External stress also plays a role in injury risk. Negative life events, daily hassles and strains and stress related to training itself such as feeling stiff or tense, feeling vulnerable to injury and feeling insufficient rested all contribute to an increased likelihood of injury.
What Is The Difference Between A Whole-Body Cryo Chamber And A Cryo Sauna?
22nd April 2022
Whole-body cryotherapy has become a very popular method to enhance recovery after exercise. It has been found to increase wellbeing after vigorous exercise, quickly restore muscle strength and reduce muscle soreness. In addition, whole-body cryotherapy has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions as varied as depression and psoriasis.
Exercise in Pregnancy Can Increase the Chances of Vaginal Birth
11th March 2022
A frequent question that we are asked by pregnant mum’s attending the clinic is whether they can continue to exercise during pregnancy. Many of the mums-to-be are worried that exercise may harm the baby or increase the risk of preterm birth.