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Improving Your Mobility 101 [All About CARs]
“Nothing Happens Until Something Moves” – Albert Einstein Have you ever wondered what you need to be doing each and every day to improve your mobility and flexibility? Do you think working on your mobility is something you should do more of? Would you like to have a simple set of exercises that can go…
If You Suffer From Knee Pain OR Hip Pain, Here Are 6 Science Backed Exercises to Kill It
Comprehensive research has shown that over 1/3 of the population will develop knee pain and or Osteoarthritis at some stage in their lifetime. In our complete article series, we showed why this is the case, going deep into exactly what causes Osteoarthritis and associated knee pain. At MTP Health, we specialise in helping…
Anatomical Breakdown [Runners Mobility Routine]
This routine is a fantastic full-body routine that can be done before or after a run. It is designed to release the tight spots that most commonly limit runners, while also strengthening key areas that are often neglected. To understand the general theory behind these exercises we recommend watching this video, which we created…
FAQ: Will I Have To See You Forever?
FAQ: Do I Need To Keep Seeing You Forever To Get The Best Outcome? Absolutely not, as Luke talks about in the video above, our aim with all the programs that we run at MTP Health is to create programs that focus on the best long term result. While most people find that they…
Supermums! The unsung heroes of the Commonwealth Games
By Sarah AnticoThe Commonwealth Games, like most sporting competitions, is a public forum for athletes to compete for their dreams. It an event where it doesn’t matter how you got there or who you are outside of your chosen sport, but rather what you do on that track/pool/field/pitch/court that counts. At MTP Health, we often hear…
What Weight Should I Be Using? [Estimated Reps To Failure A Guide to Optimal Training]
Predicting Intensity of Resistance Training Question: “How does that weight feel?” This is a frequent question you will hear our practitioners asking. If the weight is too easy for certain exercises it means the intensity of effort will be too low, and consequently the adaptation you are trying to achieve will suffer. Intensity is one…
Research Review (Opinion): Minimum Amount of Physical Activity for Reduced Mortality & Extended Life Expectancy
Paper Reviewed: “Minimum Amount of Physical Activity for Reduced Mortality and Extended Life Expectancy: a Prospective Cohort Study” – Wen et al 2011 Question: Can even modest exercise produce health benefits?? The benefits of exercise are well researched and documented. Improvements are seen in strength, body composition and general well-being. The term “exercise is…
How We Actually Get Stronger – Part 2 [Muscle Contractile Component]
When breaking down what goes into muscular strength it’s important to firstly consider the person who is trying to build it. Are they someone who is in pain, not very active, in their older years and doesn’t have lot of muscle mass? Or are they an athlete trying to gain strength and size in order…