In this post we discuss why the future of preventive health care should be strength training for every body and what that would look like. Picture the scene, it’s 2050 and we have somehow avoided climate catastrophe and war with China. You go to your Doctor complaining of shoulder pain. She checks you over and […]
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Why am I stronger one day and weaker the next?
In this post we discuss why you sometimes feel stronger one day and weaker the next when you go to the gym. At a glance Feeling weaker some days than others is completely normal—progress in strength training isn’t always linear. Nutrition matters. Low calories or a lack of carbohydrates deplete muscle energy and reduce performance. Sleep […]
What Glastonbury can teach us about ageing
In this post we discuss what Glastonbury can teach us about ageing and the lessons we need to learn as a society. To its credit Glastonbury must be an unlikely source of inspiration for older adults. On Sunday I watched performances by Sir Elton John and Debbie Harry. Their combined age? 153. Love it. […]
Can desk work cause neck and back injuries?
In this post we discuss whether desk work can cause neck and back injuries and how to approach the issue if you’re suffering from pain. I recently read a post on LinkedIn that claimed desk workers were ‘destroying their bodies’ by, well, sitting at their desk. The post had illustrations of a skeleton sitting at […]
Why force control is more important than strength as you age
In this post we discuss why force control is more important than strength as you age and what you can do to improve it. At a glance While resistance training helps maintain strength and muscle mass with age, another important and often overlooked factor is force control—the ability to apply and sustain steady muscle force. It’s […]