Training

In the first of this two part series, we take a detailed look at how to rehab your shoulder injury. Firstly please note that I haven’t met you and I can’t see your shoulder. What I’m going to share is a thought process that will…

In this post we discuss why you should probably stop stretching your hip flexors and train them instead. Hip flexion is a motion that rarely gets much attention. Beyond a stretch at the beginning or end of an exercise session, the muscles responsible for it…

In this post we look at how to use isometrics to reduce joint pain and improve muscle function. Isometrics are an extremely accurate form of stimulus to your muscular system. Used intelligently, they can help you improve muscle function, rehab from injury, increase range of…

In this post we look at why the plank is not the best core exercise and give you some other, more effective options. There you are, on your elbows again staring at the floor. Have you every wondered what you’re achieving with a plank? When…

In this post we discuss why reps and sets for injury rehab are not important and what you should focus on instead. Don’t misunderstand me, details are important. Paying attention to the right details is more important however. How many repetitions you complete of an…

In this post we’ll look at how to recover from chronic injury using resistance training. I’ll use a particular case study to show you what’s possible when you apply the principles we’re about to discuss. First a little background. I’m very fortunate to work with…

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…