In this post we look at why online exercise injuries are booming and what you can do to avoid them. At a glance Online fitness is booming — 25% of the UK now train online, compared to 15% who use gyms. Injuries are rising — Bupa estimates 7.2 million Brits have been hurt while exercising, with 30% from […]
Rehabilitation
Resistance training will change your life, here’s how I know
In this post I discuss why resistance training will change your life and how I came to this conclusion midway through my career. I left university following an exercise science degree and kind of fell into personal training. I’d come from a cycle racing background, back when it was quite unusual to see a grown […]
Why subtalar joint motion is critical to walking and running and how to improve it
In this post we discuss why subtalar joint motion is critical to walking and running and look at two exercises to help you improve it. At a glance Most rehab programmes ignore the foot and ankle, especially the subtalar joint. It drives pronation (shock absorption) and supination (forward propulsion) in walking and running. Restricted motion here limits force absorption and can cause pain […]
How Muscle Activation Techniques helped Bryson DeChambeau transform his golf
In this post we take a deeper look at how Muscle Activation Techniques helped Bryson DeChambeau transform his golf and recover from a back injury. Bryson DeChambeau has undergone a physical transformation over the last few months that’s had a significant impact on his golf game. He now leads the professional tour in driving distance, […]
What causes frozen shoulder and the best exercises to help you recover
In this post we take a detailed look at what causes frozen shoulder and the best exercises to help you recover as quickly as possible. At a glance Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and severe motion loss — often linked to inflammation, diabetes, and metabolic issues. Once thought to resolve on its own, research now shows symptoms […]