The blog
One article a week on training, pain and health. Written with a coffee, and usually a dog on my feet.
Important principles all lifters should know
Remind yourself of these 4 things often…
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Smart loading 101
WTF is ‘Progressive Overload’?
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5 reasons you keep hitting plateaus in the gym
Make sure you’re not making these mistakes…
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12 Isometrics EVERY runner should be able to do
Hopefully we can all agree than runners need to be damn strong.
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How to make rehab NOT suck…
What to look for in a rehab plan that’s not a money- & time-waster
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Setting Up the Perfect Sleep
Chronically sleeping less than 7hrs per night increases Alzheimer’s risk by 30% and heart disease by 48%.
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The Scientifically-Proven #1 BEST exercise for low back pain
Low back pain can be absolutely brutal. A nasty flare-up can knock you off your feet and keep you sidelined for weeks.
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7 principles of Fuelling like an athlete
Check out these nutrition principles if you want the foods you consume to support your training, and not leave you feeling flat and defeated:
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My Dog and the amazon delivery guy
I use this exact pain analogy with almost every client I see.
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Breaking the cycle: Returning to Strength Training after Injury
Here’s a quick guide to getting back into strength training without hurting yourself (again).
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Breathing for Lifters
Make this one change to completely transform your lifting…
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A hot take that shouldn’t be…
Here’s a hot take that shouldn’t be controversial… but somehow is
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big picture health
I think there’s more to health than we realise
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Data is a motivator
I freakin’ LOVE data. Here’s why…
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Fitness over the festivities
It took me many a Christmas to realise this. But here’s my take on fitness over the festivities…
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It's not about the reps
I don’t think people are training hard enough.
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Movement Matters
What you can learn from trapping your finger in a cupboard door
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What architects can teach us about health
The way architects and mechanical engineers design and construct skyscrapers might shock you…
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THE #1 Mistake of Sporty Adults
And the crazy part is, it’s completely preventable…
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I do this every single year. No exceptions.
The self-audit tool I use to make sure I stay on track.
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Starting Small
People often say “THINK BIG”. I disagree.
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10 Hard-to-Swallow Fitness Truths
Here goes!!
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Just, walk.
My message to you this week, is simple. Walk.
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Leaps n’ Bounds
4 benefits to programing jumps in a training plan
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More Muscle, More Health.
…here are 4 reasons why building muscle is always a good thing
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Muscle Soreness: my take
You don’t need to be super sore after a workout in order for it to have been effective
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Staying Motivated
The title of this email is sort of a red herring. And in the next 120 seconds, you’ll learn why.
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The Genius of the Human Body
The most sophisticated machine there ever was.
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Defining Fitness
I think about this almost daily…
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Simple, not easy
The non-negotiable health checklist I wish more people lived by…