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Why isolation exercises aren’t really isolated and why you need them

September 16, 2025 by Paul Leave a Comment

isolation exercises aren't really isolated

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 […]

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Why is there a massage table in the gym?

September 13, 2025 by Paul Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Why your body resists change after injury and how to restart your recovery

September 3, 2025 by Paul

why your body resists change after injury

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 […]

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You don’t need a programme, you need a trainer

August 31, 2025 by Paul

you don't need a programme

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 […]

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Resistance training and intensity: how to get it right and avoid injury

August 27, 2025 by Paul

Resistance training and intensity

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, […]

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  • Why isolation exercises aren’t really isolated and why you need them September 16, 2025
  • Why is there a massage table in the gym? September 13, 2025
  • Why your body resists change after injury and how to restart your recovery September 3, 2025
  • You don’t need a programme, you need a trainer August 31, 2025
  • Resistance training and intensity: how to get it right and avoid injury August 27, 2025

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