In this post we discuss the reason why your rehab isn’t working in the gym. Read most posts on this topic and you’ll see the usual fare, warm up, cool down, don’t increase the weight too quickly, and of course stretch before, after and during the session (don’t). Few mention the most important factor, adapting […]
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How to improve shoulder turn in your golf swing without stretching
In this post we look at how to improve shoulder turn in your golf swing and why you shouldn’t use stretching to do this. Take a look at most videos on increasing shoulder turn in your golf swing and you’ll see coaches recommending various stretches. This is frustrating. Golf is a power sport and the […]
What is the exercise sweet spot for knee Osteoarthritis?
In this post we discuss what the exercise sweet spot is for knee Osteoarthritis and why it’s important to find yours. Have you met this type of person before? They exercise 7 days a week, get injured, put on weight, then repeat the cycle again. More common, especially in January, is the person who’s done […]
The leg extension machine, cause or cure of knee pain? It depends
In this post we discuss if the leg extension machine is the cause or cure of knee pain and what you can do to ensure it’s the latter. I’ve written before about the benefits of the leg extension machine. In that post I said that much of what you hear about its potential for damaging […]
Don’t work with me if…
In this post I discuss who shouldn’t work with me and why. You want a quick fix Whilst exercise can in some cases reduce pain quickly, most of the time it takes a little time. The goal is to get you stronger so you have fewer aches and pains in the long term. It’s not […]