What is kinesiology tape? And why do we use it?

At ONI, we frequently use kinesiology tape (or k-tape) to assist clients with sports injuries and rehabilitation. A lot of people as us about what it is and how it’s used so we put together this blog post to showcase: What is kinesiology tape? How is kinesiology tape used? Kinesiology tape vs strapping tape? When should I use it and when shouldn’t I? Tips for DIY kinesiology tape users?

Blog, VideoLaurent PangOctober 2, 2020kinesiology tape, k tape, injury, pain, back pain, oni, massage therapy, injury rehab, rehab, prehab, wellingtonComment

Pre-Workout Nutrition

Good nutrition helps give you energy to perform better during exercise, as well as improve recovery and reduce muscle damage after a workout.

BlogLaurent PangSeptember 7, 2020Nutrition, Nutritionish, Emma Conlon, Workout, Food, Exercise, Training, ONI, NZ, Wellington, GymComment

Sport's Massage Is Back 8th June!

Great news! ONI Sports Massage will re-open on Monday 8th June. As you’d expect though, we have some new precautions related to a certain world event at the moment.

Struggling to get your protein in?

Something that comes up regularly for people is struggling to hit their protein portions daily. If increasing your protein intake is something you’ve never thought about before, it can seem like your only option is loading up on more meat.

BlogLaurent PangMay 25, 2020Protein, Macronutrients, Muscle, Aging, Getting Older, Nutrition, Nutritionist, Nutrition Coaching, Emma ConlonComment

Let's talk about hydration

Dehydration can lead to tiredness, poor concentration, headaches, dizziness, decreased physical performance (quicker to fatigue and slower to recover!), and increased tendency to snack unnecessarily!

BlogLaurent PangMay 14, 2020Emma Conlon, Nutrition, Nutritionist, Nutrition Coach, Water, Hydration, Fluid, Weightloss, HealthComment

Level 2 Re-Opening Update

Yes, we are re-opening the studio for personal training at level 2!

Here are the details.

BlogLaurent PangMay 11, 2020COVID19, COVID-19, Update, Personal Training, Online TrainingComment

5 Simple Movements For Lower Back Discomfort

With the current situation being how it is, more and more people are experiencing lower back discomfort due to lack of movement while working from home.

Let's Talk About The Importance Of Routine

Maintaining some kind of routine at this time is key for maintaining structure in our lives and keeping us on track to success.

BlogLaurent PangApril 3, 2020Nutrition, Routine, Sleep, Exercise, Emma Conlon, Coach, Tips, Health, Mental health, Fitness Comments

Handstand Workshop With #NinjaMish

Snippets from a handstand workshop that Mish (AKA #NinjaMish or @misshellblazer) took over the weekend! Awesome to see everybody walking away with hand balancing gains.

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Stretching or Strengthening for Pain?

Almost everyone at some point feels like they have pain in their muscles that needs to be “stretched out", but is that the most effective method for resolving the pain? Some experts say yes and some experts say no.

BlogLaurent PangJune 30, 2019ONI, Gym Wellington, Rehab, Prehab, Pain, Stretching, Strengthening, Exercise, Research, Anatomy, Blog, ArticleComment

To Move Is To Live

To move is to live. According to biology, movement is a basic characteristic of life. Everything that lives, moves. So why don’t we put more emphasis into how we do it?

Video, BlogLaurent PangMarch 4, 2019ONIONI, Gym Wellington, Movement, Workshop, Mobility, Move, Rehab, Physio, Personal Trainer, Massage, Manual Therapy, ExerciseComment

Team ONI Tries Pole

This time we tried Pole with coach Mish (who is an amazing Pole Athlete). The fundamentals of movement and position carry over of course, but the specifics were so interesting to see, analyse, and learn as coaches and movement enthusiasts.

Video, BlogLaurent PangNovember 12, 2018ONI, Movement, Mobility, Pole, Pole Dance, Dance, Michelle Go, Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Physio, Learning, Gym Wellington, Gym, Fitness, Training, EmpowerComment

Back Pain In Youth

The research revealed that physical work and long-lasting sedentary position were the main situations in which back pain occurred.

BlogLaurent PangSeptember 24, 2018ONIBack Pain, Youth, Back tightness, Stiffness, Tension, posture, Movement, Sedentary, Pain, Prevention, InjuryComment

Best Way To Lose Fat?

Fatloss can get complicated. There are so many options out there when losing weight and so there are so many conflicting opinions about which is the best exercise style.