In this post we discuss why resistance training is not squats and deadlifts. And why only thinking about it in this way limits your potential. When you hear the name resistance training, or it’s close cousin strength training, what images spring to mind? My guess is Arnold Schwarzenegger type characters lifting weights wearing tight vests […]
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Why stretching makes some people stronger
In this post we discuss a recent study that found stretching can make some people stronger. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll be used to me bleating on about stretching. In particular, about the finding of most studies that it reduces the ability of muscles to produce force. In other words, it […]
Was Rory McIlroy’s back injury bizarre? Not really
In this post we discuss the reasons for Rory McIlroy’s back injury and explain why these incidents are not as bizarre as they might seem. Occasionally sports stars become more relatable when they suffer with problems we’re all familiar with. Whilst you may not have an average drive of 327 yards, I bet you’ve suffered […]
Why do I feel less pain when on holiday?
In this post we discuss why you might feel less pain when on holiday. Take a look at the picture above, how does it make you feel? If you don’t like the heat perhaps not great. But for many of us, particularly those who suffer long and hard winters, pretty good I imagine. For years […]
What car mechanics can teach us about rehab, exercise, and pain
In this post we discuss what car mechanics can teach us about rehab, exercise, and pain. Do you remember your first car? I remember mine, a beige Talbot Alpine. I thought I owned the road when I drove it away from the garage. The build quality became apparent when I put the indicator on to […]