In this post we look at how to use isometrics to reduce joint pain and improve muscle function. Isometrics are one of the most accurate forms of stimulus to your muscular system available. Used intelligently, they can help you improve muscle function, rehab from injury,…
In this post we look at why the plank is not the best core exercise and give you some other, more effective options. There you are, on your elbows again staring at the floor. Have you every wondered what you’re achieving with a plank? When…
In this post we discuss why reps and sets for injury rehab are not important and what you should focus on instead. Don’t misunderstand me, details are important. Paying attention to the right details is more important however. How many repetitions you complete of an…
In this post we’ll look at how to recover from chronic injury using resistance training. I’ll use a particular case study to show you what’s possible when you apply the principles we’re about to discuss. First a little background. I’m very fortunate to work with…
If you’re over the age of 50 I’m pretty sure you’ve had that moment where you think shit, is this what getting old feels like? The spark for that thought can be anything from difficulty playing with your kids, suffering from ever more aches and…
Whether you’re on a bike tour or riding a stage race, there’s no greater adventure than riding your bike on repeated days. You get to go deeper both mentally and physically and in doing so push your boundaries. Now of course if you keep pushing…
In this post we take a look forward at what the future of exercise and injury rehabilitation might look like. Before we look forwards, let’s take a look backwards. I always find it fascinating to look at the recent past to see what people were…
We’ve all experienced it, the visit to the health care professional which seemed to solve everything. The massage that hit the spot, the adjustment that had you walking out of the clinic without pain, or the stretch that released all the tightness. I’ve been on…
In this post we discuss how careful use of resistance training can reduce hip pain and improve walking using our client David as a case study. David had been suffering from worsening hip pain for 5 years. This despite seeing various osteopaths and physiotherapists. A…
Here’s an interesting statistic for you, if you play golf there’s a 1 in 3 chance you will suffer with back pain as a result. Many of the golfers I speak to seem to accept that back pain is just part of the game. Some…
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