In this post we discuss why strength training for masters endurance athletes is crucial for both health and performance. Meet Dominique. Here she is (on the left) with her silver medal from a recent International Biathlon Union Sprint Masters event in Norway. Outstanding. Dominique originally came to me with a back problem that was affecting […]
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The best exercise for knee Osteoarthritis
In this post we discuss the best exercise for knee Osteoarthritis. If you’ve been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the knee and you’re not sure what type of exercise will benefit you, we look at the most effective options. What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? OA is a disease that impacts the cartilage which covers the ends of […]
Why squats, push ups and chin ups aren’t enough for health or rehab
In this post we discuss why squats, push ups and chin ups aren’t enough to keep you healthy and won’t provide the best rehab outcomes. Recently two posts on social media from rehab professionals caught my attention. Here’s what they said; ‘From the millions of exercises out there, I really just rotate between 4 or […]
Frustrated by injury? This post is for you
If you’re frustrated by injury and not making progress with your rehab, this post is for you. Having your activities limited by issues with your body can be deeply frustrating. Being unable to run as often as you’d like because your knee hurts for example. Or not being able to perform certain exercises in the […]
There are more important metrics than the weight you’re lifting
In this post we discuss why there are more important metrics than the weight you’re lifting and what to focus your attention on instead. Have you ever tried to teach a child or a co-worker something? Once you’re through with the explanation how do you know they’ve understood? In professional environments we use testing. This […]