If you’re looking for the best exercise to activate your gluteus medius muscle, I’m going to show you exactly what to do and why. Weakness in the gluteus medius (GM) has been associated with many injuries including ITB friction syndrome, patellofemoral (knee) pain and even…
It is generally accepted that runners benefit from resistance training. Most studies show resistance training reduces injury risk and improves both biomechanics and running economy. This ultimately leads to better performance over time. Resistance training covers a broad spectrum of activities from circuit classes to…
The leg extension machine is one of the most useful pieces of resistance training equipment found in the gym. Frustratingly it’s also the most maligned. Its critics argue it’s bad for your knees because: 1) it loads the quadriceps in a non functional way. 2)…
Happy new year to you! I thought it would be helpful to start 2018 by discussing 3 things that can stop you achieving your rehab and performance goals this year. If you assess and optimise these three variables, you will dramatically improve your chances of…
Christmas is upon us and the New Year just around the corner. It’s a natural time for reflection and goal setting. Nowhere is this more true than with your health and fitness goals. If you’re currently being slowed down by injury, it’s a good time…
Let me start this post by expressing my respect for anybody who would be mad enough to participate in a sport that combined swimming, cycling and running. As a former cyclist I can say the last thing on my mind when I finished a bike…
ATFL rupture leads to chronic ankle pain and inflammation. 8 years ago Hayden tore the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in his ankle. The damage to the ligament was severe enough to require surgical intervention to have it reattached. He has suffered chronic pain and inflammation…
I would guess that if you’ve been to see a rehab professional for a shoulder issue, you’ll have been given an exercise that uses a resistance band of some type. The bands themselves come in various colours according to the amount of resistance they provide….
Andy Riley is a scriptwriter, author and the cartoonist responsible for the Bunny Suicide books among other things. He recently posted an honest, funny and troubling account of his experience attempting to recover from RSI or Repetitive Strain Injury. Below is my favourite paragraph to…
So you’ve made it to 40. Congratulations! How do you feel? Any different to 25? A little bit right? Yeah me too. Hangovers have certainly become a lot worse and you’re probably suffering with a few aches and pains here and there. How best then…
How to use resistance training to recover from injury and improve your performance.
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