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 […]
Rehabilitation
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 […]
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 […]
You don’t need a programme, you need a trainer
In this post we discuss why training programmes are overrated and the value a good trainer can bring to your exercise experience. Here’s how a typical training session starts on a Monday morning. Me: How was your weekend? Client: Good. I played 2 rounds of golf on Saturday and then ended up carrying my little […]
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, […]