An age-old topic: machines vs. free weights. Our Exercise Physiologist, Bart, and our Physiotherapist, Ollie, share their professional opinions on when to and when not to use each. Do you need further information to make your decision? Or perhaps you need assistance solving a barrier in your exercise? Book a session in and let us […]

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Have you ever been worried your core isn’t strong enough or it simply isn’t turning on? How about your glutes? Are they firing properly? These are common concerns for clients we see at Transcend Health but the answer and solution to these issues may surprise you. Ollie and Duncan have a chat about this controversial […]

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Are we supposed to feel our core working on core exercises? Can’t feel your quads on squats? Where am I supposed to feel this exercise anyway? All these questions and more are discussed by resident physios Luke and Ollie on this podcast. The boys get you thinking about how to approach common exercises and when […]

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We love deadlifts at Transcend Health and for good reason! This episode clears some myths and explains why we utilize it, particularly for people who are suffering from low back pain. Luke, Duncan and Ollie talk about different ways we like to program the deadlift to suit different goals and some things we consider when […]

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There are plenty of myths and preconceptions about running. Our resident runner and Exercise Physiologist, Jacci Allanson couldn’t wait to have a chat with Luke about some of our ‘favourites’ in this episode. We’re aware you guys might have some exercise myths or topics you’re unsure about yourself that might not have been covered on […]

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There is a lot of information out there about strength training and how to go about it. When it becomes hard is when you begin to plateau, find pain, or find that it isn’t supporting your life or your sport in the way that you want it to. We at Transcend Health hear about this […]

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Many may have heard the line “my glutes aren’t firing” thrown around, perhaps in relation to back, hip, or knee pain or even in terms of poor leg strength. Our physios here at Transcend health take a moment to discuss this concept, the fallacies around it’s language, and what people may really mean when they […]

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Poor posture is a common blame for pain and the idea of a perfect posture if often touted as a solution. But what does a perfect posture look like – if there even is one? Transcend Health’s physios: Luke, Duncan, and Ollie sit down together and have a stimulating conversation about how we, as a […]

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In this episode Jacci, our Exercise Physiologist sits down with her recent placement student, Josh Sinclair, to conclude his wonderful six weeks with us. They talk of Josh’s story, why he chose to become involved in the exercise industry, and specifically about his placement experience here. As always if you have suggestions for podcast topics […]

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We’ve all experienced pain and we know we all need to do exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. When the two collide, what should we do? Is it okay to train with pain or should we find alternatives? The three physio amigos (Duncan, Luke, and Ollie) unite for this podcast to give you their […]

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