In this post we’ll take an in-depth look at how to prevent lower back pain from cycling. We’ll highlight some of the differences between riders who get back pain and those who don’t and give you 3 key exercises that will reduce your discomfort. Firstly,…
I’ll get straight to the point. If you’re a runner looking for things to do in the gym while you wait for your knee to get better, you can stop reading now. This isn’t one of those articles about aqua jogging, or the elliptical machine,…
I recently watched the excellent Storyville documentary K2: The Killer Summit. The film explores the events that led to 11 climbers losing their lives whilst descending the second highest mountain in the world. Above all else it’s an exploration of the reasons why otherwise sensible…
Cheating is one of the most fascinating observations to behold in any gym. It’s also the reason why your results are not what they could be. Cheating is your brain’s way of accomplishing the exercise challenge you’ve set it in the least stressful way possible….
I’ve been meaning to write a post on the impact poor quality strength training equipment can have on your results for some time. An experience last week brought it to the forefront of my mind. The incident involved a client of mine who’d been doing…
In this post I’ll show you the best exercise to activate your gluteus medius muscle, Weakness in the gluteus medius (GM) has been associated with many injuries including ITB friction syndrome, patellofemoral (knee) pain and even ankle instability. Most exercises that target GM are usually…
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 equipment in any gym. Plenty of people still ask the question however, is the leg extension bad for your knees? In this post we take a look at the evidence to give you…
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…
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