In this post we discuss why getting fitness and rehab advice from ChatGPT can lead to problems and why human judgement is essential. Have you ever read a newspaper article on a topic you know well and been struck by how many inaccuracies it contains? I’m sure this doesn’t just happen in my field either, […]
Health
How to strengthen your toe flexors — and why it matters after 50
In this post we discuss how to strengthen your toe flexors and why this is important as you age. In resistance training, there’s a tendency to focus on global strength measures, like how much you can squat, deadlift, or bench press. Whilst these metrics are fun to chase when you’re younger, as you get older […]
Why strong calves matter as you age: Balance, mobility, and longevity
In this post we discuss why strong calves matter as you age and the outsized benefits training them can provide. At a glance Calves are often overlooked in resistance training but are vital for mobility, balance, and cardiovascular health. They act as the “peripheral heart,” pumping blood from the legs back to the heart and supporting healthy circulation. […]
The danger of over-medicalising common physical complaints
In this post, we discuss the danger of over-medicalising common physical complaints and what we can learn from this. I’ve noticed a pattern over the years –individuals who’ve had the most rigorous medical investigations are generally worse off in terms of both pain and function. It’s not just me either. Take a common complaint, like […]
Mindful walking: How paying attention can transform your exercise experience
In this post we explore mindful walking and how paying attention during exercise can transform your experience. Many of us walk to clear our minds — to think, to plan, to reset. Great minds like Darwin, Einstein, and Nietzsche all wrote about how walking helped their thinking. But what if, instead of thinking while walking, […]