In this post we look at the evidence that suggests exercise can improve back pain and what the most effective exercises are. If you experience back pain you may have tried various therapies without much success. There’s also a strong possibility you’ve been given exercise in one form or another as part of your treatment. […]
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How to get strong after 50 despite aches, pains and muscle tightness.
In this post we look at how to get strong after 50, even if you suffer with aches, pains and muscle tightness. You’ve probably read that maintaining your muscle mass as you age is a critical factor in staying healthy. Resistance training is widely acknowledged as the most effective way to achieve this. What if […]
The client journey.
I’ve found myself fantasising about foreign travel recently. Walks on empty beaches, through narrow alleyways in medieval European cities, and up deserted mountain trails. No surprise I guess when our freedom to travel is currently restricted. The most enjoyable aspect of travelling for me isn’t so much the scenery however, but rather the experiences that […]
Why the fitness industry needs to focus on the over 50s.
In this post we look at why the fitness industry needs to focus on the over 50s. Do you remember physical education classes at school? I do. For me they mainly involved learning how to play team sports like football and rugby. To the observer this looked like bigger guys beating up smaller ones, in […]
Why The Australian Ballet stopped stretching and what happened next.
In this post we look at why The Australian Ballet stopped stretching and what happened to their dancers as a result. If you think of activities that require significant range of motion, ballet has to be close to the top of the list. Ballet dancers effortlessly place their limbs in positions that would have most […]