In this post we discuss strength training for women over 40 and the important questions the fitness industry fails to ask. I recently read an article by a journalist who explored what it’s like for a woman to start strength training in her late 40s. It’s a great piece that contains sensible advice and is […]
Training
Change in the body is an internal process that requires muscle contraction
In this post we discuss how change in the body is an internal process and some of the incredible benefits that using your muscles provides. Do you remember when you first started training and began to notice your body was changing as a result? Perhaps your clothes fitted slightly differently, or parts of your body […]
Trigger points: Fact, fiction, or irrelevance?
In this post we discuss if trigger points are fact or fiction, and what relevance they have to the goal of reducing muscle pain. At a glance • The concept of trigger points is widely used in manual therapy but remains controversial and poorly defined. • There’s limited evidence supporting their physical existence or that they are a reliable source of […]
First principles approach to pain and muscle tightness for more effective solutions
In this post we explore why using a first principles approach to pain and muscle tightness leads to more effective solutions. “First principles thinking is the art of breaking down complex problems into their most fundamental truths. It’s a way of thinking that goes beyond the surface and allows us to see things from a […]
GTPS: Understanding lateral hip pain and the best exercises for relief
In this post we discuss lateral hip pain and the best exercises for relief and recovery. At a glance • Lateral hip pain (GTPS) is commonly caused by irritation of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus tendons. • It affects both sedentary and active people, especially middle-aged women and runners. • Tendon overload or underuse disrupts function, leading to pain […]