In this post we’ll look at how to make long term improvements in range of motion without the use of passive techniques such as stretching, massage and foam rolling. Firstly, what is range of motion and why is it important? Range of motion is how…
You’re out for a run and feeling good so you decide to lift the pace. After a few minutes your right hamstring tightens up. You stretch it out but now it seems to be a feature of every run. Not only that but this tightness…
In this post we look at the reasons why you keep getting injured and explain how to stop the cycle for good. We’ve all been there. You’re feeling great, your training is going to plan and you’re looking forward to a good performance in your…
In this post we take an in depth look at what to do when physiotherapy doesn’t work for your injury and the potential reasons why. There are few things more frustrating than not being able to do the things you love because of aches, pains…
In this post we look at the reasons why you should use strength training machines for injury rehab and the disadvantages of both body weight and free weight exercises. Let me start with a quote (paraphrased) from world leading tendon rehab expert Dr Peter Malliaras….
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….
In this post we discuss how poor quality strength training equipment can impact your results. And how to work around any deficiencies you may find. I’ve been meaning to write a post on this subject for some time. An experience last week motivated me to…
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