Rebalanced

In this episode of the podcast I discuss rehabbing & prehabbing knee injuries as well as coming back to sport after a knee injury. I cover different issues people may have during the mid to late stage of rehab as well as the main issues of returning to sport. I also discuss what you need to focus on when building a lower limb prehab program. This episode is for anyone with a previous knee injury a...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss why old injuries may kick up again during this newly imposed lockdown. I've noticed a large increase in the number of people contacting me about areas previously injured getting sore or tight again since Christmas, even though they haven't changed too much. I speak on what may be contributing to the pain, how your environment may be affecting it as well as...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the different types of sauna available, as well as the multitude of benefits associated with consistent use. I discuss the effect of themotherapy on brain function, cardiovascular fitness, endurance & muscle hypertrophy as well as how it can be used to accelerate injury rehabilitation.  

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the affect of mobility & movement training on longevity, as well as why it becomes more important as we age. I discuss the affect of mobility training on joint & cartilage health, reducing pain, improving mood & quality of life. This episode is for anyone interested in learning how mobility training can improve their own health as well as the health of olde...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss different behaviour change techniques and how you can develop sustainable health habits over time. I discuss how Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning affects behaviour as well as why it can be so difficult to change an ingrained habit. Afterwards my own habits and routines are discussed, as well as why I structure them the way I do. This episode is for anyo...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss hydration & the effect of hydration on performance. The main topics discussed were how to measure hydration levels, signs of dehydration, strategies to reduce dehydration during competition and how to replace nutrients lost in sweat. This episode is full of takeaways for athletes and weekend warriors alike.  Want to learn how optimise recovery & performance...

I was delighted to welcome our first guest to the podcast, personal trainer, health & wellness coach and close friend Eoin Dobbin (@eoindobbin.pt). In this episode we discussed diet, wellness and cultivating habits for long-term growth & health. Eoin gave us a deep insight into his approach to clients, how & why he's getting consistently positive results in terms of body composition. As well as hi...

This weeks episode of the podcast covers questions sent in from you through Instagram. The main topics addressed were  - Why is mobility important in rugby? - How mobility training helps with back pain? - Why is mobility important as you age? - Is nasal breathing essential at all times? When is it not? This one has quite a lot of takeaways and will give you a better understanding of the necessity...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss some effective recovery techniques and strategies available for athletes & working professionals. Recovery is a vital component of any training program and rest/recovery days should be included in every professionals schedule. The body thrives off of stress, once given enough time to adapt. Prolonged stress however, be it, physical or psychological, without...

In this episode of the podcast I reflect on my notes & journals over the previous months and put it into a concise format.  This episode gives an insight into my coaching philosophy and how I structure mobility & injury rehabilitation programs. More specifically I discuss chronic injuries at different joints, and how beliefs & attitudes can have an impact on recovery.  If your interested in how th...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the concept of neuroplasticity - your brains ability to change & reorganise so you can learn new skills, languages, & habits. Learning a new skill can be difficult, especially as you age. Why do children find it so easy to pick up new skills, with very little effort? Once over 25 years old your brains ability to learn new things changes as patterns are beco...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the concept of neuroplasticity - your brains ability to change & reorganise so you can learn new skills, languages, & habits. Learning a new skill can be difficult, especially as you age. Why do children find it so easy to pick up new skills, with very little effort? Once over 25 years old your brains ability to learn new things changes as patterns are beco...

Meditation is a powerful mental training tool to improve concentration, productivity, creativity and performance. The ancient practice of meditation has been mixed in through many religions in different forms - prayer, breathing, mantra. The idea of stilling the mind and focusing on a point is much the same throughout though. In this episode of the podcast I discuss the benefits of meditation. I d...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss breathing habits & respiration rate. Most of us don't take much note of how we breath. However poor breathing habits can have an effect on our health, wellbeing & even our sexual performance. Why is breathing through your mouth so bad for your health? Why is nictric oxide good for my health? Where in the body is nitric oxide produced and how can I take adva...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss breathing habits & respiration rate. Most of us don't take much note of how we breath. However poor breathing habits can have an effect on our health, wellbeing & even our sexual performance. Why is breathing through your mouth so bad for your health? Why is nictric oxide good for my health? Where in the body is nitric oxide produced and how can I take adva...

In this episode of the Mobility Experiment I discusses the pain experience. A sensation all of us feel & experience but few of us understand what may be contributing to our pain. In this episode I detail the history of pain, from our ancestors knowledge to our understanding of it now. I discuss factors affecting pain, how to reduce it. This episode also discusses factors that may be contributing t...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss how to plan and structure your mobility session, as well as what components to include and what to remove. I touch on how to plan a recovery session, performance session & one for general health, what time of the day is best, the importance of movement vs static stretching & should foam rolling be included in a mobility practice. Furthermore I discuss the n...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the cognitive & physiological benefits of sleep, as well as how sleep is linked to learning & recovery, and the effect it can have on your mood & pain levels. On top of that I talk about a couple of different ways you can improve sleep quality, quantity & hygiene, to maximise the benefits of this state. If you're wondering why is getting 7-8 hours of sleep...

This introductory episode to this new podcast discusses mobility & movement training, what it is & why it's important, how it is affected and how to improve your movement capacity. The plan and aim of this podcast is also detailed as well as the topics that will be discussed.  This podcast focuses on mobility & movement training, health & performance, body & brain optimisation, neuroplasticity & l...