The influence of exercise on pain and injury is often underestimated, in both directions. Most people believe that exercise is good for them. Whilst this is true in a general sense, it’s important to understand that exercise is a two-sided coin — it can both cause pain and help reduce it. Here’s an example which […]
Rehabilitation
How to train side bend for golf (and why most golfers get it wrong)
In this post we discuss how to train side bend for golf and why you’re probably not doing it right at the moment. At a glance Most golfers don’t train the muscles that create side bend. Pros often side bend too much; amateurs not enough. Around 35° of trunk side bend is ideal. Most side bend occurs […]
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 isolation exercises aren’t really isolated and why you need them
In this post we discuss why isolation exercises aren’t really isolated and why they’re so important in your resistance training programme. At a glance Practitioners sometimes dismiss isolation exercises (like leg curls), but they play an important role. Even in single-joint movements, multiple muscles are active — prime movers, stabilisers, and supporting muscles. Isolation exercises […]
Why is there a massage table in the gym?
In this post I explain why there’s a massage table on the gym floor at our facility and why I couldn’t do without it. A new client asked me this question when walking into the gym for the first time the other day. I’ve been working in this way for so long I’d forgotten this […]