'Kenyans don’t stretch enough. People walk into the gym, lift heavy weights, which automatically creates tension in the muscles, and then go home. It is the same with runners.'
By
Sinda Matiko
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Gardi Okello suffered a serious back injury from ‘ego lifting’ and spent six months recovering before realising he could solve two problems at once.
From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push…
She has built her fitness life around heavy weights.
Trust me, I’m a fitness editor with back pain
Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key
'Staying fit and in shape is not about living in the gym. It is about finding the right balance and sticking to it and being…
“I feel so good when I use this to stretch out my legs, hips and arms,” reports one user. “It feels like a deep massage.”
