National Physio Fundraising Day

Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon 2020

We are in, are you? We have partnered with the Women’s Mini Marathon for a really special idea. We are offering participants of the event the opportunity to book a physio appointment with us on 17th October on book.askthephysio.ie and instead of paying us you can donate to a charity close to YOUR heart. Win, win!

We look forward to seeing you then so book your free physio appointment asap via book.askthephysio.ie

Incorporating Strength Training with Cardio

strength training combined with running
Fitness and healthy concept. Woman wearing running shoes at gym.

Bored of your usual exercise routine and want to gain the benefits of both endurance and strength training? Why don’t you give this a try:

1km run (at a challenging speed)
8reps weighted squats x3
8reps chest press x3

1km run
8 reps/leg weighted lunges x3
8reps barbell press x3

1km jog
12 reps/leg weighted step-ups x3
45sec plank x3
45 sec/side side plank x3

1km run
12reps weighted SLR
20 reps sit-ups

Finish off with another 1km jog!

Do you need professional advice on your own strength or endurance training programs? then don’t hesitate to contact by filling in this contact form, booking online or by calling us on 01 960 9934.

Rand Al-Najim, Physiotherapist & Personal Trainer

Prohealth365 Physiotherapy & Nutrition Bray

Easy Grains & Chicken Soup

This mouth-watering soup is a super healthy meal that provides you with all the major nutrients your body needs in one meal. It is rich in protein, healthy carbs, good fats, loaded with fibre, and many micronutrients that your immune system will thank you for!

Ingredients:

4 stalks celery, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

2 large carrots, diced

4-6 garlic cloves, minced

700g chicken breast

200g raw soup & broth mix, soaked 8-12 hours in advance and rinsed thoroughly (a mix of pearl barley, yellow split peas, green split peas, marrowfat peas, red split lentils)

50g raw pearl couscous

2 cubes chicken broth

4 stems fresh thyme

2 stem fresh rosemary

1 tsp turmeric

salt (as required)

pepper (as required)

1 tbsp olive oil

lemon juice (optional)

Cooking instructions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 mins or until softened and coloured slightly.

Add the chicken and the soaked soup & broth mix, cover with water, add all the herbs, salt and pepper, chicken broth cube and leave to cook for about 40-50 minutes on medium heat.

Remove the herb stems and taste for any required additions.

Serve and enjoy!

*A squeeze of lemon can add a nice kick! :)