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The squat challenge. This video is a sped up version of a 30 minute deep squat. This position is a natural rest position for the body however due to poor mobility most people can’t even get into it, let alone find it comfortable for any period of time. I can talk all day about why […]
So I’m guessing a few of you didn’t fare too well on the squat challenge? The deep squat is a position of rest for the human body. It has been for millions of years. For the last 500 years chairs became popular and we have been glued to our arses. As kids, we all squatted. […]
Good ankle mobility is vital for a good squat position. It’s also vital for good general musculoskeletal health. It’s the foundation of every other movement we do (other than handstands maybe!). We tend to have chronically shorten calf muscles, particularly the soleus muscle in the base of the calf. The stretch targets both soleus and […]
Hip mobility is crucial in good biomechanics. If we lose mobility in our hips we have to find mobility in other joints. In particular, our knees and lower backs are affected by tight hips. This exercise is great for opening up your hips… First, passively stretch your hips with your elbow, then actively mobilise them […]
Neutral alignment? Perfect technique? These are all things to work on but if you restrict your movement to the perfect push up, squat, deadlift etc what happens when life throws you a curve ball?…you injure yourself. If you always train for perfect technique you make yourself more fragile. 👣 As a paramedic I found myself […]
The heavier the weight the better, stronger, fitter, etc… you are right? Not always. Sometimes weights should be used to help rather than hinder our movements. This exercise is a great way to open up the hips. Poor range of movement in the ankle, hip and hamstring will make this movement impossible without weight to […]
the recipe is easy; a couple of (free range organic) chicken carcasses, a few carrots, onions and celery and a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Cover with filtered water and then leave on low for around 12 hours. Not only does it leave your house smelling amazing, and tastes awesome it has huge […]
This movement is a simple test for predicting life expectancy. It predicts with alarming accuracy your mortality. Patients aged 51 to 80 who are unable to perform this movement have been found to be five times more likely to die within the next 6 years. So why is this? It indicates a whole host of […]
