Rebalanced

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 different techniques to help work on these problem areas.

This episode provides different options to help you work on historically problem areas or areas of tightness & restriction that may be acting up again this lockdown.

Disclaimer: If you are concerned about pain it is always extremely important to get assessed by a medical professional or healthcare professional as soon as possible.

**This is not medical advice**

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 older family members, and why its important to build a sustainable mobility routine.

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 anyone interested in implementing new habits in the New Year as it gives you proven techniques for the best chance of success.

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? If so, this is for you.

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 his own approach to improving self-awareness and this effect on mental health.

Why would you listen to this podcast?

- To get a better understanding of how to refine your goals.

- The relationship between improving small habits & long-term change.

- Why it's important to define what health is to you.

- How self-awareness practices can improve productivity, choices, and daily living.

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 of building a consistent mobility routine. Moreover, why you need to take all aspects of mobility & movement into account when it comes to injury prevention & longevity.

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 adequate rest will wear the body down resulting in fatigue, injury & illness.

I discuss the use of sleep, hydration, mobility & movement, stress management, ice baths vs saunas and compression garments.

If you are interested in optimising recovery after a workout/hard session or feel you're always fatigued, this episode is for you.

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 the body & nervous system reorganises itself and how this affects joint function, how I would to structure a mobility assessment & session or, you want to get a better understanding of how your body works, this episode is for you.

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 becoming concrete & automatic. However, it is still possible to pick up new skills it just takes a little more focused effort.

This episode of the podcast discusses how you can accelerate learning through different techniques & behaviours, as well as the details on how to optimise your brain for change. Are you planning on picking up a new instrument or new skill? Learning a new language or just want to change some of your bad habits?

If so, this episode is for you!