In this post we explore mindful walking and how paying attention during exercise can transform your experience. Many of us walk to clear our minds — to think, to plan, to reset. Great minds like Darwin, Einstein, and Nietzsche all wrote about how walking helped their thinking. But what if, instead of thinking while walking, […]
Training
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 resistance training is essential for everyone—not just athletes
In this post, we discuss why resistance training is essential for everyone—not just athletes—for maintaining the life you want to live. It’s not surprising that athletes incorporate resistance training into their programmes to help them perform at their best and avoid injury. Even endurance athletes now embrace resistance training to remain healthy. Whilst athletes exist […]
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 […]