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 […]
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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 […]
How to get stronger without getting injured if you’re over 60
In this post we discuss how to get stronger without getting injured if you’re over 60. Like most people your age you may have noticed a few changes to your body that you’d like to address. Perhaps everyday tasks are becoming more challenging than they used to be. Things like walking up stairs or carrying […]
The German approach to back pain with an 88% success rate
In this post we discuss a highly effective German approach to back pain and ponder what we could learn from it here in the U.K. Picture the scene, you have back pain so you visit your doctor. She checks you over and concludes there doesn’t seem to be anything serious going. on. She thinks you […]
Why most people aren’t strength training effectively (even if they think they are)
In this post we discuss why most people aren’t strength training effectively and why this becomes critical to our health as we age. At a glance More people moving is good but won’t fully solve UK health issues. Activity levels drop significantly after age 55, often due to muscle loss and joint pain. Loss of muscle contributes to aches and pains, reduced range of motion, and chronic diseases. […]