Muscle cramps can be a debilitating and extremely unpleasant part of exercise. In this post we’ll take a deeper look at what causes muscle cramp and how to prevent it. First up, have you seen the film Pineapple Express? Stay with me, this is relevant….
In this post we’ll look at how to use resistance training to recover from long term injury. I’ll use a particular case study to show you what’s possible when you apply this information. First a little background. I’m very fortunate to work with people I…
If you’re over the age of 50 I’m pretty sure you’ve had that moment where you think shit, is this what getting old feels like? The spark for that thought can be anything from difficulty playing with your kids, suffering from ever more aches and…
Whether you’re on a bike tour or riding a stage race, there’s no greater adventure than riding your bike on repeated days. You get to go deeper both mentally and physically and in doing so push your boundaries. Now of course if you keep pushing…
Before we look forwards, let’s take a look backwards. I always find it fascinating to look at the recent past to see what people were thinking before science told us otherwise. Here are a few that may surprise you. Radioactive cosmetics. In 1920 Boots the…
We’ve all experienced it, the visit to the health care professional which seemed to solve everything. The massage that hit the spot, the adjustment that had you walking out of the clinic without pain, or the stretch that released all the tightness. I’ve been on…
David had been suffering from worsening hip pain for 4 or 5 years despite seeing various osteopaths and physiotherapists. A former elite level swimmer, he was frustrated that even walking was now causing him issues. I remember our first conversation well and this quote in…
Here’s an interesting statistic for you, if you play golf there’s a 1 in 3 chance you will suffer with back pain as a result. Many of the golfers I speak to seem to accept that back pain is just part of the game. If…
We often think the solution to a problem is to do more of something. Rehab is no different, especially when things aren’t going to plan. You’ve probably had the experience of leaving a rehab appointment with a bunch of exercises. None of which you’re convinced…
What thoughts enter your mind when you see the words pain and weight training? A bad training experience perhaps. An injury, or a session that was too difficult for you at that particular time. Maybe though the two are synonymous. It’s not a single experience…
How to use resistance training to recover from injury and improve your performance.
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