Tag Archives: exercise

Q&A: Colds and flu

Posted on February 15, 2013 by rosi sexton

Q: I’m training for a fight in a couple of weeks, but I think I’m starting to come down with a cold. Should I take time off training, or would I be better off to keep going and sweat it … Continue reading →

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Training and pregnancy

Posted on November 17, 2011 by rosi sexton

This is a common topic I’m asked about by women involved in combat sports. It can be tricky to get good information about this: most “exercise and pregnancy” advice is aimed at women who are mostly sedentary, or are used … Continue reading →

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Hip hinging

Posted on October 27, 2011 by rosi sexton

When you bend forwards without thinking, normally both your hips and your lower back will move. Many people with lower back pain have too much movement taking place in the lower back, and not enough at the hips. This can … Continue reading →

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Chin tucks

Posted on October 2, 2011 by rosi sexton

Neck conditioning is a difficult topic amongst combat sports athletes. Many traditional exercises used for strengthening the neck have the potential to cause more problems than they solve (for example, some of the more extreme wrestlers’ bridging exercises or weighted … Continue reading →

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