Cheating is one of the most fascinating observations to behold in any gym. It’s also the reason why your results are not what they could be. Cheating is your brain’s way of accomplishing the exercise challenge you’ve set it in the least stressful way possible. It’s also an indication that the challenge may be too […]
Rehabilitation
How poor quality strength training equipment can impact your results
In this post we discuss how poor quality strength training equipment can impact your results, and how to work around badly designed equipment. I’ve been meaning to write a post on this subject for some time. An experience last week motivated me to get typing. The incident involved a client who’d been doing well with […]
The best exercise to activate gluteus medius
In this post I’ll show you the best exercise to activate your gluteus medius muscle. Weakness in the gluteus medius (GM) has been associated with many injuries including ITB friction syndrome, patellofemoral (knee) pain and even ankle instability. Most exercises that target GM are usually isotonic, meaning the muscle is either shortening or lengthening. This […]
Should runners be Olympic weightlifting? Probably not
It is generally accepted that runners benefit from resistance training. Most studies show resistance training reduces injury risk and improves both biomechanics and running economy. This ultimately leads to better performance over time. Resistance training covers a broad spectrum of activities from circuit classes to Olympic style weightlifting however. The latter is recommended by some […]
Is the leg extension machine bad for your knees?
In this post we take a look at the evidence to answer the question, is the leg extension machine bad for your knees? At a glance The leg extension machine is unfairly criticised — many claim it’s bad for your knees due to non-functional loading and shear force on the ACL. It effectively strengthens the quadriceps, especially in the last […]