In this post we’ll take an in-depth look at how to solve 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 some exercises that will reduce your discomfort and make…
I’m going to get straight to the point here. If you’re a runner and you’re looking for things to do in the gym while you wait for your runner’s knee to get better, you can stop reading now. This isn’t one of those articles about…
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…
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…
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