22 Oct

The importance of sleep for recovery

The importance of sleep for recovery and performance icon Sleep affects the quality of training, due to its impacts on recovery. So, getting enough rest is an essential step in maintaining and improving performance. How does sleep affect recovery and performance? Basically, your body needs time to repair in your rest times between workouts. During […]

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15 Oct

What is delayed onset muscle soreness?

icon What is it? Delayed onset muscle soreness, often referred to as ‘DOMS’ can be simply described as muscle pain related to exercise. It often occurs following excessive exercise, and presents as a dull, aching pain in a muscle or muscle group (that you would have targeted or used in a training session), generally between […]

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15 Oct

Preparing your feet for a marathon

icon With the Central Coast Half Marathon coming up on the 25th of November, it is important to make sure you know how to prepare your feet ahead of the race! Running long distances can cause many foot and ankle injuries – so ensuring you are prepared is vital! Here are our top tips! Footwear […]

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02 Oct

Common cricket injuries and prevention strategies

icon With the cricket season well and truly upon us, it’s important to know what the most common injuries in cricket are, and how you can manage and reduce your risk of each injury. Common injuries Rotator cuff injuries All of the aspects of cricket, including bowling, batting and fielding put your shoulders in to […]

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25 Sep

Coast Sport supports Central Coast Half Marathon

icon On Sunday 25th November 2018 at Memorial Park, The Entrance, NSW, thousands of running enthusiasts will be lacing up their sneakers in preparation for the popular Central Coast Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run. Leading local allied health provider, Coast Sport, is thrilled to be supporting the event again in their quest to get […]

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24 Sep

Injury prevention for trail running

icon Unlike road running, trail running brings with it a new array of injuries and complaints due to its challenging terrains and uneven surfaces. Common injuries we see in trail runners include: Ankle Sprains Cuts and grazes Calf cramping Hip flexor and adductor (groin pain) How do we avoid these? Preparation is key. Implement a […]

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17 Sep

Lower limb injuries in breaststroke swimmers

Lower limb injuries in breaststroke swimmers: Epidemiology and common conditions icon We all know that shoulder pain is by far the most prevalent injury in the competitive swimming population, with prevalence reported between 40% and 90%, depending on what you read. Considering that the upper limbs provide up to 80% of forward propulsion in freestyle, […]

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10 Sep

Coast Sport supporting Relay for Life

icon Coast Sport is proud to be supporting the Mingara Relay For Life once again for 2018. Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Central Coast community to recognise and celebrate local […]

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28 Aug

Coast Sport partners with Bouddi Coastal Run

icon Coast Sport are thrilled to be supporting the Bouddi Coastal Run again this year. The popular local run is held within Bouddi National Park, stunning coastal reserve on the NSW Central Coast. Occurring on Saturday 27th October 2018 in Killcare, Central Coast, the Bouddi Coastal Run involves a spectacular 14km and 21km trail run […]

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27 Aug

Coast Sport at SportsFest 2018

icon SportsFest 2018 is returning to the Central Coast. The FREE entry event suitable for the entire family will be held again at the EDSACC (460 The Entrance Road, Bateau Bay) on the weekend of 22nd-23rd September 2018. Coast Sport is pleased to be supporting this fantastic local community event once more. If you are […]

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