Training

Judging my work by how my clients move

Here’s something testimonials, photo shoots or essays don’t capture. How well does the client move?It’s an intangible, subjective and absolutely messy..

The gruesome lift in the video is a deficit deadlift.

But the deficit positions the handle a good 4.5 inches below ground level. You can visualise this clearly in the video by seeing how the handle is po..

Imaginary conversations that need context

My doctor told me to do bodyweight exercises only and lift no weights. Saying lift only your bodyweight makes the load you are lifting seem trivial. ..

The framing and sense of accomplishment in a gym can vary from person to person.

If you turn it into a sport, bodybuilding competitions, lifting events and PR’s can feel like a notable accomplishment. Rightfully so. It takes a lot..

Menus and offerings gone wild

Zumba, CrossFit, S&C, kickboxing, spinning, rowing, dancing, yoga, stretching, animal flow, pilates, calisthenics. The list is endless. The only i..

Thought experiment

Imagine there's a pull up bar on every road in every town across the country.Kids grow up doing pull ups.Adults randomly do pull ups.Adults spend week..

May the force be exerted by you

All efforts to maintain muscle, bone density, tendon health come down to a key measure : the amount of force you can apply.What we think of as weaknes..

Results matter

We loathe to advertise results. Don't get me wrong. Results matter A LOT. But here’s how we define what it is NOT: * Kgs/pounds lost* Before and ..

What a DEXA scan shows you

Results matter. All the content you consume, all the activity you take on, the protein shakes, gym fees, equipment purchases and nutrition habits you ..

Why I love exercise

The result is directly proportional to the effort . Not time, not money. But effort. What you do is what you get. If you bend your knees very little, ..