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Quality of movement and knowledge of your body to help perform the activities that you love 🩷 Visit our website for more information.

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21/11/2025

🚫 Myth: You can lose fat from one specific area by targeting it with exercise.
✅ Fact: Spot reduction doesn’t work. Fat loss happens across the body with consistent movement + balanced nutrition.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

14/11/2025

Recovering from a wrist injury? Try these gentle moves:
✋ Wrist Flexor Stretch – underside of wrist
✋ Wrist Extensor Stretch – top of wrist
✋ Grip Strengthening – squeeze a soft ball
✋ Wrist Rotations – increase range of motion

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

29/10/2025

Your Knee Pain Might Not Be About Your Knee at All…

In biokinetics, we look at the kinetic chain - the way your body’s joints, muscles, and movements are all interconnected 🔗 When one part of the chain isn’t working properly, another part often takes the strain.

👉 Example: Weak glutes can cause your hips to move poorly, which forces your knees or lower back to compensate. Over time, this can lead to pain or injury, even though the real problem started somewhere else.
This is why simply treating the sore spot isn’t enough.

As biokineticists, our role is to:
• Identify dysfunctional movement patterns
• Correct muscle imbalances
• Build a tailored plan that restores efficiency and prevents future injuries

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

16/10/2025

Build Strong Bones & Bodies 🦴
Regular physical activity supports stronger bone density and spine health. It also lowers risks of osteoporosis, falls, and even stroke.

🦘 Fun Family Move: Try a “hop and hold” challenge - stand on one leg, hop twice, and hold the landing for 3 seconds. Switch sides. It’s playful as well as spine and bone-friendly!

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day! 🧠

Movement matters for mind and mood. According to a study reported in The Washington Post, each extra hour of physical activity at age 11 was linked to a 12% lower risk of psychiatric diagnoses by age 18, including ≈40% less anxiety for boys and lower depression for girls.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

05/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Did you know? Moderate-to-vigorous activity can lower breast cancer risk by up to 17% in pre-menopausal women (American Institute for Cancer Research).

👟 Movement Idea: Join the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer (Saturday, 25 October 2025) and help raise funds and awareness to support people affected by cancer and cancer support organizations.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

26/09/2025

When we think of heart health, most people immediately picture running, cycling, or other endurance activities ζ🚴. But here’s something many don’t realise:

🛑 Recovery matters just as much as training.
Your heart adapts and grows stronger during recovery, not just while you’re exercising. Without proper rest, overtraining can place unnecessary strain on your cardiovascular system and increase fatigue, stress, and even risk of injury.

💪 Strength training supports the heart too.
Research shows resistance training improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and can reduce cholesterol, all while boosting muscular strength. Combined with endurance training, it creates a balanced, resilient cardiovascular system.

📊 Did you know?
Your biokineticist can use tools like heart rate monitors and recovery testing to measure how your heart responds to both effort and rest. This helps identify your cardiovascular fitness, recovery capacity, and safe training zones, so your programme is tailored to build heart health without overloading it.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

14/09/2025

Curious about the difference between strength and endurance training? Here’s a quick breakdown:

💪 Strength Training = focuses on building muscle mass & power (e.g., weightlifting, resistance training).
🏃 Endurance Training = improves stamina & cardiovascular health (e.g., running, cycling, swimming).

Both are essential for a balanced fitness regimen, but the right balance depends on your goals, current abilities, and physical needs.

Your biokineticist will assess your movement patterns, health status, and objectives, then create a safe, personalized plan to help you train smarter, not just harder.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

10/09/2025

Heart Awareness Month: What you & Your Kids Can Do for Heart Health ❤

A healthy heart isn’t just important for athletes. It’s the foundation of everyday energy, focus, and long-term wellness for kids and adults 🫀💪

Here are simple habits the whole family can try together:
👟 Move daily – Go for a walk, dance in the lounge, or kick a ball around. (20–30 minutes of fun activity keeps hearts strong at any age!)
🥑 Eat colorful foods – Fill plates with fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Great fuel for growing kids and busy parents.
💧 Stay hydrated – Water supports circulation and energy. Keep bottles handy at school, work, and training.
🧘 De-stress – Practice breathing exercises, stretching, or even a screen-free hour before bed for better recovery.
💤 Prioritize sleep – Quality rest helps the heart recharge for both big and small bodies.

Building these habits together makes them easier to stick to and sets an example kids will carry for life.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

12/08/2025

Track it. Learn it. Improve it ⌚📊
Smart tech isn’t just for step counts - it’s a secret weapon for young athletes!
Wearables and sleep trackers give you insights into your recovery, heart rate, stress levels, and sleep quality. And all of that matters when you're training hard.

Using a device like a fitness tracker or app, you can spot patterns and build better habits:
– Getting 8–9 hrs of sleep?
– Resting HR higher than usual?
– Recovery score low? Time for active recovery!

Knowledge = power. And this kind of power helps you avoid burnout and train smarter 🔋

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

04/08/2025

Here’s the truth: scrolling on your phone before bed can mess with your recovery. Blue light affects melatonin, which disrupts your sleep cycle and that affects everything from muscle repair to focus the next day 🧠💤

If you’re a young athlete chasing performance goals, this is the easiest win:
✔️ Put your phone away 45–60 minutes before bed
✔️ Do light stretching, breathing, or journaling
✔️ Keep your room cool, dark, and quiet

Better sleep = faster recovery = better results 💥
Train hard. Rest smart.

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

25/07/2025

Setting up for a functional lower body strengthening session 🦵🏋

📩 info@pamblackbio.co.za
📞 083 604 0006
🌍 www.pamblackbio.co.za

Address

125 Villiers Road, Walmer
Port Elizabeth
6070

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27836040006

Website

http://www.pamblackbio.co.za/

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