In this post we discuss why no practitioner, no matter how skilled, can fix pain and injury. Fortunately your body has all the answers. The word ‘fix’ is misleading when discussing pain and injury. We’re not cars or washing machines. The most any practitioner can do is improve the conditions for healing. If you’ve ever […]
Training
The future of health care is strength training for every body
In this post we discuss why the future of preventive health care should be strength training for every body and what that would look like. Picture the scene, it’s 2050 and we have somehow avoided climate catastrophe and war with China. You go to your Doctor complaining of shoulder pain. She checks you over and […]
Why am I stronger one day and weaker the next?
In this post we discuss why you sometimes feel stronger one day and weaker the next when you go to the gym. At a glance Feeling weaker some days than others is completely normal—progress in strength training isn’t always linear. Nutrition matters. Low calories or a lack of carbohydrates deplete muscle energy and reduce performance. Sleep […]
What Glastonbury can teach us about ageing
In this post we discuss what Glastonbury can teach us about ageing and the lessons we need to learn as a society. To its credit Glastonbury must be an unlikely source of inspiration for older adults. On Sunday I watched performances by Sir Elton John and Debbie Harry. Their combined age? 153. Love it. […]
Golf, herniated discs, and resistance training to help recovery
In this post we discuss golf, herniated discs, and how resistance training can be used to get you back on the golf course. We’ve all seen the before and after pictures that are used to sell gym memberships and personal training. Usually by the second photo the person has gained a sun tan and is […]