In this post we discuss why tight muscles aren’t the problem and what you should focus on instead. Take a look at the image above, what do you see? A duck or a rabbit? Although the picture is the same, some of you will see one thing, whilst others will see something different. Neither is […]
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How to improve your balance if balance exercises don’t work
In this post we discuss how to improve your balance if you find that balance exercises don’t work. At a glance • A recent study suggested that failing to balance on one leg for 10 seconds doubles the risk of dying within 10 years. • Balance is important, especially as we age, but it’s only […]
Your muscular system is the key to achieving your goal, whatever that is
In this post we discuss why your muscular system is the key to achieving your goal. Let me start by asking you a question, what’s your goal? What are you trying to achieve with your exercise programme? Or put another way, what do you want to be able to do that you can’t now? What […]
Why multi joint exercises don’t work for injury rehab
In this post we look at why multi joint exercises like the squat don’t work for injury rehab. Take a look at the image above. It’s a representation of a person’s strengths and weaknesses. The red dots show areas of muscle weakness. Weakness in this case is defined as a significant difference in the amount […]
Why posture doesn’t matter in the way we’re told it does
In this post we discuss why posture doesn’t matter in the way we’re told it does and the best time to pay attention to it. Take a look at the image above. It’s Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time perfectly demonstrating forward head posture. If you visited a clinic with shoulder or […]