In this post we answer a common question, when can I stop doing my rehab exercises? This is a question that frequently arises. If you’ve been doing rehab exercises for a while and you’re feeling better, when can you stop? First, let’s define what rehab exercises actually are. The goal of exercise rehabilitation is to […]
Training
How to use resistance training to improve power for golf without getting injured
In this post we discuss how you can use resistance training to improve power for golf without getting injured. At a glance The golf swing is a highly specific and complex movement. Trying to mimic it in the gym—using golf-like exercises—can actually hinder performance and increase injury risk. Here’s what matters more: Specificity is misunderstood: […]
Why most people aren’t strength training effectively (even if they think they are)
In this post we discuss why most people aren’t strength training effectively and why this becomes critical to our health as we age. At a glance More people moving is good but won’t fully solve UK health issues. Activity levels drop significantly after age 55, often due to muscle loss and joint pain. Loss of muscle contributes to aches and pains, reduced range of motion, and chronic diseases. […]
Rehab exercises causing you pain? Try this
In this post we discuss what to do if your rehab exercises are causing you pain. There are few things more frustrating to me than hearing people explain they’ve been using a particular exercise for months, but they think it’s making them worse. When they tell their physio they’re sometimes advised to persevere. That when […]
Why musculoskeletal health care must include resistance training
In this post we discuss why musculoskeletal health care must include resistance training to both improve results and reduce costs. At a glance MSK issues (like back pain) affect 20+ million in the UK and cost billions. Rising costs are due to over-investigation, over-treatment, and an ageing population. Scans often show normal age-related changes, leading to unnecessary procedures. Resistance training is a proven, low-cost solution […]