Men, Strength and Staying Capable for Life

Men, Strength and Staying Capable for Life: Ageing With Resilience There is a particular trap that men can fall into as they get older. You spend decades being reasonably strong without having to think too much about it. You carry things, lift things, do the gardening, move furniture, play sport, work physical jobs and generally expect your body to do…

Why Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Getting Weaker

Why Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Getting Weaker: Ageing With Resilience There is a strange message we seem to absorb as we get older. A sore knee appears and we blame our age. We feel stiffer getting out of bed and decide this must simply be what happens now. We notice that recovery takes a little longer than it…

How to Build Strength Without Beating Up Your Body

How to Build Strength Without Beating Up Your Body One of the biggest concerns I hear is this: “I want to get stronger, but I don’t want to end up in pain again.” Completely fair – a lot of people associate strength training with aches, tightness, or flare-ups, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Strength Should Support Your…

The 5 Strength Movements Everyone Should Master

The 5 Strength Movements Everyone Should Master As the weather picks up, I always notice the same thing – People feel better so they move more. And naturally, they want to train harder. That’s great but this is also where a lot of people skip the basics and go straight into doing too much, too soon. If you want strength…