Importance of strength training for tendons
Tendons play a critical role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, enabling efficient movement and locomotion. The ability of tendons to adapt to mechanical load is essential for their…
How hard do you have to exercise, is there a magic number?
In a former life I used to throw things, specifically hammers. I did alright but I was always chasing a magic number. That number was 70, well 70 meters and…
Barbell hip thrust: Getting the most from this exercise
Barbell hip thrust has certainly gained a lot of popularity in both the fitness and rehabilitation worlds in recent times. As an exercise is it of any benefit and if…
Kettlebell swings, how to do them and when to use them
What’s a kettlebell swing ? Over the last decade or so, kettlebell exercise has enjoyed a successful reintroduction into the fitness and health industry. This has been based around exercises…
Lunges, functional strength for the lower body
Why should you consider the lunge exercise in your program The humble lunge is a great exercise that has great strength and balance benefits in its simplest form and can…
ACL tears and surgery, what should you do ?
Do I need surgery after an ACL rupture ? Is ACL surgery for you ? This is a bit of a hot potato topic at the moment with some very…