In this more personal episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, I step away from the usual anatomy and biomechanics lessons to share a little more about who I am, where my passion for movement came from, and why I created Aligned Posture.

My interest in biomechanics didn’t begin in a classroom. It came from years of dealing with my own pain, recurring injuries and movement restrictions, and wanting to understand why these problems kept happening rather than simply managing the symptoms.

I talk about my journey through studying gym instruction, biomechanics and Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) concepts, and how this has changed the way I look at posture, breathing, joint movement and the body as a whole.

I also share what I’m working towards with Aligned Posture: helping people understand their bodies, improve their movement and build happy, healthy bodies that allow them to keep doing the things they love.

Whether that’s lifting weights, running, improving performance, or simply moving through everyday life with more confidence and freedom.

This episode is less about teaching a specific topic and more about introducing the person behind Aligned Posture — my experiences, what I’m learning, what drives me, and where I want to take this journey.

🎧 If you’re interested in movement, joint health, biomechanics or simply looking after your body for the long term, I’d love you to come along for the journey.

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Have you ever wondered why muscles have names like rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis or latissimus dorsi — and what those names can actually tell us about how the body is built?

In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, I break down muscle anatomy in a practical, easy-to-follow way. We start by exploring how position, direction and fascicle arrangement can help us understand muscle terminology, before working through some of the major muscles of the upper body and trunk.

We cover the deltoids, biceps, triceps, lats, trapezius, rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, TVA, diaphragm, intercostals, pectoralis major and erector spinae — looking at where they are, where they attach and the movements they help produce.

Most importantly, we begin connecting individual muscle anatomy to the bigger picture: how muscles, joints, breathing and movement work together as an interconnected system.

🎙️ Whether you’re studying anatomy, training in the gym, or simply interested in understanding how your body moves, this episode will help turn muscle names into something you can actually visualise and apply.

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In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I explore range of motion and why measuring joint movement can be such a useful part of understanding how the body moves.

I cover some of the key movements of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle, including flexion, extension, rotation, abduction, adduction, plantarflexion and dorsiflexion.

I also explain how I approach range-of-motion testing at AlignedPosture using a simple process:

Assess → Apply → Reassess

Rather than simply identifying a restriction, I look to establish a baseline, apply an appropriate movement or repositioning drill, and then reassess to see whether the range of motion has changed.

The goal isn’t simply to chase textbook numbers, but to better understand how the individual moves, where limitations or asymmetries may exist, and whether an intervention creates a measurable change.

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In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I break down the three planes of movement — sagittal, frontal and transverse — and explain them in a simple, practical way.

We look at how flexion and extension relate to the sagittal plane, abduction and adduction to the frontal plane, and rotation to the transverse plane, using familiar exercises such as squats, lateral raises, lunges, Russian twists and chest flys.

I also introduce a simple “Forward, Side, Twist” method to help you quickly identify each plane, along with the “Joint, Action, Plane” approach for analysing exercises.

Whether you’re studying anatomy, working towards a personal training qualification, or simply want to better understand human movement, this episode will help make the three planes easier to recognise and apply.

For more information on posture, biomechanics and human movement, visit alignedposture.com or find me on Instagram at @AlignedPosture.

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, we break down the main muscle groups of the body and the joint actions they help produce.

We explore key movements including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, while connecting each action to muscles such as the pectorals, lats, deltoids, biceps, triceps, abdominals, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.

The aim is to make muscle anatomy easier to understand by connecting anatomical terminology with movements you can actually see and perform.

Whether you’re studying to become a personal trainer or simply want to better understand how the body moves, this episode provides a straightforward introduction to muscles and their joint actions.

For more information on posture, biomechanics and human movement, visit alignedposture.com or find me on Instagram at @AlignedPosture.

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I break down the three main types of skeletal muscle fibres: Type I slow-twitch, Type IIa fast-twitch and Type IIb fast-twitch fibres.

We look at how each fibre type differs in terms of contraction speed, force production, fatigue resistance and the types of exercise they are best suited for.

I also explain how muscle fibre recruitment changes as exercise intensity increases, and why understanding fibre types can help with training for endurance, strength, speed and power.

This episode keeps the science simple and practical, giving you an easy way to understand how our muscles respond to different physical demands.

For more information on posture, biomechanics and human movement, visit alignedposture.com or find me on Instagram at @AlignedPosture.

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I break down the basic anatomical structure of skeletal muscle, starting with the smallest components — the actin and myosin myofilaments — and building all the way through to the tendon and bone.

We cover how myofilaments form sarcomeres, sarcomeres form myofibrils, and how these sit within muscle fibres, fascicles and the whole muscle.

I also explain the three main connective tissue layers — endomysium, perimysium and epimysium — and how they help organise the muscle before blending into the tendon.

This episode is designed to give you a simple, easy-to-follow understanding of how a muscle is built without getting lost in unnecessary detail.

For more information on posture, biomechanics and human movement, visit alignedposture.com or find me on Instagram at @AlignedPosture.

In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, we explore the three planes of movement covered within the OriGym Level 3 Personal Trainer course: the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes.

You’ll learn how each plane divides the body, the main joint actions that take place within it, and common exercise examples such as squats, lateral lunges and rotational movements.

We also look at why the body rarely moves in just one plane at a time, how multiplanar movement applies to everyday life and exercise, and why understanding these planes can help personal trainers assess movement and create more balanced programmes.

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n this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I explore the advanced stretching techniques commonly covered within the OriGym Level 3 Personal Trainer course.

We look at active and passive static stretching, dynamic stretching, ballistic stretching and PNF techniques, including hold-relax, contract-relax and reciprocal inhibition.

I also explain when each method may be appropriate, the key safety considerations for personal trainers and why improving flexibility is not simply about forcing the body into a greater range of movement.

From an AlignedPosture perspective, we also consider how posture, joint position, breathing, stability and the nervous system can influence feelings of muscular tightness.

For more information, visit alignedposture.com or connect with me on Instagram at @AlignedPosture.

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, we explore the Left AIC–Right BC pattern and explain how it can influence the pelvis, ribcage, spine, shoulders and overall movement.

We break down what the pattern means, why the body may become biased towards one side, and how these imbalances can affect breathing, posture, walking and muscle tension. We also look at why tight muscles are not always simply short, and why stretching alone may not correct the underlying issue.

Finally, we discuss where to begin when addressing the pattern, including improving breathing mechanics, restoring pelvic and ribcage position, reconnecting with the left hamstring and inner thigh, and gradually rebuilding balanced movement between both sides of the body.

This episode is ideal for anyone interested in posture, biomechanics, PRI concepts and understanding how the body adapts to asymmetry.

To learn more, visit alignedposture.com.

You can also contact or reach out to me on Instagram at @AlignedPosture.