In this post we look at why you should join a gym even if you don’t like them. I was scrolling through Twitter the other day when I came across a tweet from a well known author. It went something like this, the most unsophisticated forms of exercise are the best. Underneath he was extolling […]
Training
How to select exercises for injury rehab programmes
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 […]
Is taking 10,000 steps a day necessary for our health?
In this post we discuss if taking 10,000 steps a day is necessary for our health and why it might actually be harmful in some cases. Everybody likes a number to aim for when they’re exercising. Common sense will tell you that number can’t be the same for everybody. Despite this, every now and again […]
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. At a glance Fitness advice for over-50s is often stereotyped (e.g., walking, Tai Chi), but ageing is gradual, not an overnight change. Exercise needs at 50 depend more on training history, health, […]
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 […]