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, […]
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Pelvic floor training for men: Is it necessary and what are the best exercises?
In this post we discuss pelvic floor training for men, when it’s necessary, and what the best exercises are. The pelvic floor is an area of the muscular system that, perhaps due to embarrassment, doesn’t get much attention in men. In fact, many men may even be surprised to learn they have a pelvic floor. […]
Why resistance training is essential for everyone—not just athletes
In this post, we discuss why resistance training is essential for everyone—not just athletes—for maintaining the life you want to live. It’s not surprising that athletes incorporate resistance training into their programmes to help them perform at their best and avoid injury. Even endurance athletes now embrace resistance training to remain healthy. Whilst athletes exist […]
Why your body resists change after injury and how to restart your recovery
In this post, we explore why your body resists change after injury, and how to guide it toward recovery. At a glance Introduction I always wondered why the body doesn’t simply return to its previous state after injury. Why do we have to work so hard to make progress? The answer to this question comes […]
Resistance training and intensity: how to get it right and avoid injury
In this post, we discuss resistance training and intensity, and how to get it right to avoid injury, pain, and muscle tightness. At a glance Dramatic transformations grab attention, but in fitness the line between progress and injury is thin. More training doesn’t always equal better results—even elite athletes monitor intensity carefully. The general population, […]