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Depending on the job or sport you play, elbow tendinitis/tendinopathy can be pretty common and super niggly and annoying. Usually you would want to reduce the amount of repetitive work that is irritating it (it’s kinda like scratching a scab constantly) but that isn’t always very easy to do so with certain strategies we can have you carry out the same work in a different way and not cause irritation to the area. You also want to ensure you have good range of motion through your fingers, forearm, elbow and even your shoulder. Then build strength in all motions and angles, really focusing on activating and strengthening the musculature around the tendon and working up to full range of motion with minimal discomfort. Most people don’t like training if there is pain involved but tendinopathy/tendinitis is one of those where a small increase in pain symptoms in the short term is totally fine and normal in order to challenge what we need and get the desired adaptive response. Need deeper info, send me a message. #elbowtendonitis #tendinitis #tendinosis #elbowpain #elbowpainrelief #wristpain #exercisephysiologist #exercisephysiology #longevity #wellness #fitness

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Especially when no pain is associated with clicking, cracking, clunking etc of joints, there isn’t much to worry about. The benefits you’ll receive from continuing to move through range far outweigh things and often noisy joints with quiet down with time and the right type of movement when done consistently. #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #noisyjoints

Do it well and do it often. #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #longevity #health #wellness #movementmeditation

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160kg PB #exerciseismedicine💪 #exercisemotivation #workoutmotivation #liftingmotivation #health #longevity #spine #hipstrength

Don’t know how accurate it is 😂 but it’s not a bad ability to maintain. #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #longevity #health #wellness #strengthtraining

Controversial! There is nuance to everything. Is there such a thing as bad exercise … no. There is however: - Too much load for your current ability. - Too much frequency/volume for what you can currently handle. - Too fast of an exposure into certain ranges of motion/exercise progression etc. - Unideal exercise selection for the specific demand you are trying to meet. The question you should be asking is why can’t you do a specific exercise or get into positions which require more mobility? Some exercises carry more risk if done incorrectly (considering these points) but what may be dangerous for one person can also be necessary to progress for another, depending on their level of ability. That’s the tricky part and worth thinking about. #exerciseroutine #exercisetips #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #workouttips #strengthtraining #mobilityexercises #mobilitytrainining #longevity #health

3 exercises to build upper body bone mineral density and core strength at the same time! #exercisetips #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #bonehealth #bonemineraldensity #wellness

Maintain as much power output and springiness for as long as possible. People assume that once they hit a certain age they are ‘too old’ for certain forms of exercises so they stop doing it and in turn loose the ability to do it. If you don’t use it, you will loose it in a sense. There are lower level plyometrics. Start there and work up. If you need help, just send me a DM. #exercisescience #exercisephysiologist #exercisephysiology #plyometricstraining #longevity #fitness #health #jointhealth #sportsperformancetraining

Same old principles. You need good range of motion, stability and the ability to absorb force efficiently when it comes to ankles and landing/jumping (most common causes of injury). Also make sure your tibia/fibula has the ability to internally/externally rotate! Train weak positions! It’s the best way to safeguard your self from future injuries. Atleast in the gym you can control many variables to ensure it is challenging but safe and build up from there. #exercisephysiologist #exercisephysiology #exercisescience #exercisescientist #anklebreaker #anklerehab #anklerehabilitation #legday #legworkout #wellness #sportsperformance #sportsperformancetraining

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In the same way you need to push your limits in terms of weight used in order to progress and get stronger, we can apply the same idea of consistently pushing our range of motion during exercise to increase our mobility. It’s a simple idea but it works. Take each muscle being worked to its range of motion end point with each rep. Aim to sink deeper on each rep and you will become more flexible over time. Sometimes it’s not the fancy things but that work best but intent and execution that matter most. #exercisescience #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #mobility #mobilitytraining #health #wellness #functionaltraining #functionalfitness #flexibility #flexibilitytraining

These are two extremely simple abilities a lot of my older clients aren’t able to do, who come in with pain. Most of them haven’t done any intentional training and never spend time in these positions in everyday life. Pain/functional issues limiting clients from being able to get into these position are wide and varied but the ones that can have enough range of motion, strength and stability that their shoulder (especially) and spine are usually pain free. It’s easier to just take note of it and make sure you continue maintaining this ability as you age. If you implement them every now and then, you can prevent having to have a hard focus on it later. #exercisescience #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #longevity #health #wellness #shoulderhealth #spinehealth

If it’s hard then there’s a component of the exercise that is challenging you. Whether it’s strength, mobility, stability, coordination, balance etc. If it isn’t hard then most of the time it won’t lead to the fastest rate of progression possible. #exercisemotivation #fitnessmotivation #workoutmotivation #gymmotivation #gymtips #strengthandconditioningcoach #strengthandconditioning #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist

The most neglected body part when it comes to training is the neck. Whether it’s heading a soccer ball, taking a punch, whiplash from a car accident or sitting at a desk for long periods of time, the stronger your neck the more able you will be to handle increases in load and sudden force changes. You can start with simple isometrics, building up to more intense loads while working through greater ranges of motion. You can also integrate variations into other exercises that you were already doing to save you time but get that much needed load on the neck. It can be as simple as doing your bench press variation with your head off of the bench so you need to support the weight of your own head. Keep it simple but get some of it in your training! #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #neckpain #neckmobility #neckstrength #exercisescience #exercisescientist #painfree #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #workout #fitness #fitnessmotivation

Reach as much of your physical potential now while you are young and it will be much easier to maintain as you get older. Your body has a memory, build a foundation doing the right things and reap the rewards forever! #exercise #exerciseroutine #exercisescience #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #longevity #health #wellness #fitness #fitnessmotivation #workoutmotivation #sportsperformance #sportsperformancetraining #powertraining

There are multiple strategies to enhance joint range of motion but I like weighted stretches as an option because at times it isn’t just your joint range of motion that is inhibited but rather it is your brains lack of confidence and familiarity in that position that stops you from reaching greater depths. With slow, consistent and exaggerated breathing you can calm your mind and sink into it, aiming to make yourself as comfortable as possible in an unusual/uncomfortable position. When I say exaggerate your breathing I mean take a big inhale and an even bigger, 3-5 second exhale. Someone should be able to hear it if they are 5 metres away. Once your brain turns off those inhibitors, then you will be able to really touch on improving joint range of motion. And then you know the drill. Once you are comfortable and it’s easy, it’s time to make it harder/take it further! #exercisemotivation #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist #sportsperformance #sportsconditioning #jointhealth #jointpain #jointhemovement #mobilitywork #mobilityexercises #stretching #longevity #health #wellness

No music, no distractions, just the boring work done consistently for great results. This session I was working through some explosive/reactive strength training which comes higher up on the Panariello et al’s rehabilitation model which I think is a good way to view athletic development/function and ability. It may seem advanced and so it’s not important to you but it’s just a more extreme version of the basics. The basics work. If you are returning from injury or have aches and pains (which although I’m young I have many times with a shoulder reconstruction and many MMA and rugby league injuries), then you are best off having a professional evaluate/asses your injury so you know what your are working with. Then mobility work comes along side building back work capacity and muscle re-education over time. Then you can work on the upper limits of explosive/reactive strength and speed to bullet proof your body and perform at your best. Don’t forget that pain is part of the process. You try to do things as smart as possible with optimal exercise selection and load management but the goal is progressive overload and if you’re pushing your limits (which is the stimulus required to change and improve) then you may get little niggles/inflammation/soreness for a day or two. It’s all part of the process. There’s also a lot of nuance to pain and depending on your injury you will get better results working through pain (if it is the right exercises/difficulty/intensity of course) such as tendinopathy, osteoarthritis and general tightness at times (studies show). There’s more to it of course so if you’re uncertain and can’t differentiate/account for the other variables then get help from a professional. Not all pain is the same, but we all need to have a good power to weight ratio in order to function and live life to the fullest. If you’re sick of pain or want to optimise your performance and ready to put in a little bit of work then send me a