In this post we look at how to select exercises for injury rehab and one important factor to consider. Part of my job is to investigate why people have previously failed rehab, or more accurately, why rehab has failed them. One common reason is they are performing multiple exercises for the same muscles. Whilst the […]
Training
Are 10,000 steps a day necessary for optimal health?
In this post we discuss whether there’s any value in the 10,000 steps a day target and why it might be harmful in some cases. Everybody likes a number to aim for when they’re exercising. Here’s the thing though, that number can’t be the same for everybody. Despite this, every now and again the marketers […]
What’s the best exercise for over 50s?
In this post we discuss what the best exercise for over 50s is and the most useful way to think about this question. Type ‘best exercise for over 50s’ into Google and see what comes up. You’ll see websites with names like Gransnet and Silversurfers recommending walking, stretching and Tai Chi. You’ll also see the […]
Why ‘great bang for your buck’ exercises don’t work.
In this post we look at why ‘great bang for your buck’ exercises don’t work. You’ve no doubt seen these type of exercises on social media, where there’s more choreography involved than a West End musical. The sort of exercise where you have to control nearly every joint in your body, whilst moving a limb […]
One repetition, so many possibilities.
In this post we look at the variety of ways you can perform a single repetition and the likely adaptations this will produce. The value of a personal trainer is sometimes gauged on the variety of exercises they create. Doing something different doesn’t need to involve something that looks different however. It can be applying […]