Exercise Archives

Read our articles centred around exercise below. We will explore the benefits of exercise, what kinds of exercise can be performed outside and at home. And much more.

Group of elderly people working out in the park using resistance bands.

16OctOctober 16, 2025

Safe Strength Training for Seniors with Resistance Bands

Staying strong as we get older helps us move better, feel steadier, and keep doing the things we enjoy. One of the easiest ways to build strength is by using resistance bands. These stretchy bands are light, safe, and gentle on the joints. You can use them at home,...

By Neil BrownExercise, Resistance Bands

Two pink yoga blocks and a matching yoga mat on a wooden floor, ideal for stretches and lower back support exercises

27SepSeptember 27, 2025

5 Strengthening Exercises You Can Do with a Yoga Block

Yoga blocks are one of the most versatile tools for fitness and mobility. Originally designed to support alignment in yoga, these props can also be used to strengthen muscles, improve balance, and enhance flexibility. With just a couple of blocks, you can elevate your workout, whether you are a...

By Neil BrownExercise, Pilates, Yoga

A physio showing a patient how to use a foot roller for plantar fasciitis pain.

25SepSeptember 25, 2025

Foam Rolling Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common source of foot pain, affecting people from all walks of life. It is often described as a sharp, stabbing sensation in the heel or arch, particularly noticeable with your first steps in the morning. At Medpoint, we frequently help our customers find effective ways to...

By Neil BrownExercise, Foam Rolling, Foot Pain, Massage

Woman using elastic resistance bands for squads.

02SepSeptember 2, 2025

Elastic Bands vs Fabric Bands: Which Should You Choose?

Resistance bands have become a must-have for anyone looking to build strength, improve mobility or recover from injury — all without the need for bulky gym equipment. But once you go looking for a band, you quickly realise there's a choice to be made: elastic bands or fabric bands? They might...

By Neil BrownExercise, Resistance Bands

Person using a high-density foam roller on the upper back to relieve tension and improve neck and shoulder mobility during a stretching exercise

07AugAugust 7, 2025

How To Choose The Right Foam Roller For You

Foam rollers have become an important part of gyms, physiotherapy clinics, and home workout spaces across Ireland. Whether you're an athlete, office worker, or someone recovering from injury, foam rolling offers a low-cost, high-impact solution to muscle tension, recovery, and mobility. But with so many types on the market, finding the...

By Neil BrownExercise, Foam Rolling, Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries

Young athletic male using resistance bands to grow his muscles. He is training his biceps.

06AugAugust 6, 2025

Can Resistance Bands Build Your Muscles?

If you’ve ever scrolled through fitness videos or walked past a physiotherapy clinic, you’ve probably seen colourful resistance bands being stretched, pulled, and looped in all sorts of ways. For years, resistance bands were seen mainly as tools for rehabilitation or warm-ups, but they’ve gradually stepped into the spotlight...

By Neil BrownExercise, Resistance Bands

Young athlete using a trigger point foam roller to help with tight muscle relief.

15JulJuly 15, 2025

The 6 Best Foam Rollers to Buy in 2025 | Customer-Approved Options

Foam rollers used to be reserved for athletes and physios. Now, they're showing up in living rooms, office spaces, and rehab routines across Ireland. If you’ve ever dealt with tight muscles, poor posture, or that lingering ache after a long day on your feet, a foam roller could be exactly...

By Neil BrownExercise, Foam Rolling, Massage, Sports Injuries

Young woman using resistance bands for knee rehab at her home.

10JulJuly 10, 2025

7 Knee Rehab Exercises With Resistance Bands You Can Do at Home

Knee injuries can be stubborn. Whether it's a torn ligament, worn cartilage, or lingering pain from overuse, the knee is one of the most vulnerable joints in the human body and one of the most vital to restore properly. The good news? You don’t need a fancy rehab clinic to get...

By Neil BrownExercise, Knee Pain, Resistance Bands

Back view of a woman using a red foam roller on her back, demonstrating the benefits and effectiveness of foam rolling for muscle relief and recovery

01JulJuly 1, 2025

Foam Rolling 101: A Beginner’s Guide

At Medpoint, we’ve seen the foam roller go from a niche tool in physio clinics to a staple in nearly every active household across Ireland. But with that popularity comes confusion—are you using it right? Does it actually work? How do you pick the best one? Whether you're easing into...

By Neil BrownExercise, Foam Rolling, Massage, Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries

Group of yoga instructors stretching their backs on yoga mats demonstrating how to relieve back pain.

24JunJune 24, 2025

Are Yoga Mats Good for Back Pain? Expert’s Opinion

Back pain isn’t just a common complaint — it’s become one of the most widespread physical challenges of modern life. Whether it’s from sitting too long at a desk, lifting something incorrectly, or simply ageing, the discomfort can range from a dull ache to something that disrupts your daily life. In...

By Neil BrownBack Pain, Exercise, Yoga

Safe Strength Training for Seniors with Resistance Bands

5 Strengthening Exercises You Can Do with a Yoga Block

Foam Rolling Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

Elastic Bands vs Fabric Bands: Which Should You Choose?

How To Choose The Right Foam Roller For You

Can Resistance Bands Build Your Muscles?

The 6 Best Foam Rollers to Buy in 2025 | Customer-Approved Options

7 Knee Rehab Exercises With Resistance Bands You Can Do at Home

Foam Rolling 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Are Yoga Mats Good for Back Pain? Expert’s Opinion

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