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. […]
Health
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, […]
Overuse or underuse? Rethinking musculoskeletal care in 2025
In this post we discuss whether overuse or underuse is the best way to think about musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, through the lens of cardiac rehabilitation. In the 1950s heart attacks were thought to be caused by ‘overuse’ of the heart. If you saw somebody jogging you’d think they had a death wish. Patients were routinely […]