Strength Training for Cyclists

There is a popular notion amongst the cycling community that the only training a cyclist needs is to spend time in the saddle. If we look at other sports, it makes sense that resistance training has a significant role – rugby or American Football players, for...

The Power of the Side Plank

Possibly the most important discovery I’ve made for my back pain, and for keeping my hips mobile. Most guys and gals seem to be able to stress all the ligaments in their body for hours in the plank. Sagging at the hip and checking the phone app every 5 seconds,...

A Quick Rant about Box Squats!

Yup, that’s the one sitting backwards and downwards to a box, pausing and then exploding up into the standing position. Seems simple, right? Wrong. Fitness and strength training have trends that hugely affect the behaviour of people in gyms around the world. I...