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16/10/2026

It’s crazy how much stronger and fitter I’ve become in the last four and a half months.

Yet there are still some big gaps between where I am now and where I want to be.

I want to get back to playing and competing in sport.

And for that to happen, I need to make sure I’m developing strength across the whole hip, not just focusing on the big compound lifts.

Because being able to lift heavier weights is great, but that doesn’t automatically mean I’m ready for the demands of sport.

Strength and fitness are important parts of the process.

But ultimately, the goal is to be ready to compete and perform in the sport I love.

This one genuinely was pretty emotional for me.We’ve put in so much work together, and he’s trusted me every step of the...
15/10/2026

This one genuinely was pretty emotional for me.

We’ve put in so much work together, and he’s trusted me every step of the way.

Seeing him finally make his first-team debut after everything he’s been through was an incredible moment.

Definitely one I’ll take with me going forward.

14/10/2026

The exercises alone are not what’s going to get you back.

It’s the process.

Developing the capabilities to handle the demands and intensities of what you actually want to do!

So remember that.

Don’t just think about the exercises you’re doing.

Think about what you want to get back to, what your body needs to be capable of and how you’re going to progress towards it.

Because the goal isn’t just to complete your rehab exercises. It’s to get back to doing what you love.

13/10/2026

Giving someone a few exercises is not rehab!

Rehab is about being physically prepared for what you’re trying to get back to doing.

It’s not just about doing this exercise for your hip or that exercise for your knee.

You need the strength, fitness, power and speed to match the demands of your goal.

Whether that’s playing with your kids, getting back to running or returning to sport.

So start seeing rehab as part of a much bigger picture.

Not just exercises to solve a problem, but training to get you back to doing what you love.

12/10/2026

It’s amazing how many people stop doing anything because something hurts.

They feel like they need to have zero pain before they can start training again.

But part of recovery is making sure you’re still doing the things you can.

Because when you stop moving and training altogether, your fitness, mobility, stability and strength can start to decline.

There is nearly always a way to train.

It’s about finding things that are appropriate for where you’re at, rather than just doing something stupid!

Can’t squat?

Maybe you can do a leg extension, drag a sled or even train the side that doesn’t hurt.

Obviously, you need to understand what’s going on with the injury first and make sure you’re not making things worse.

But shutting everything down isn’t always the answer.

You need to keep moving where it’s appropriate, keep building your capacity and keep making progress.

11/10/2026

Pain decreasing is great, but honestly, it’s only part of the picture.

Assessment is key to understanding where you’re actually at.

You need to look at the injury site, but also beyond it.

You need to understand your whole-body strength and fitness.

You need to know where your power and speed are at, especially if you’re trying to get back to sport.

Because just using pain as a guide isn’t good enough.

Pain tells you something, but it doesn’t tell you everything.

You need the whole picture.

10/10/2026

The stages are simple, but following them in a logical order makes a massive difference.

Assess. Build. Progress. Return.

It’s about understanding where you are now, what needs improving and what it takes to get you back to doing what you love.

If you’re struggling with an injury and need a hand getting back to what you want to do, drop me a DM.

09/10/2026

The information gathering at the start is key to writing a good programme.

The more you understand, the better.

It allows you to dig deep into what someone has done, what they are currently doing and where they want to go.

Understanding these things is so important.

Because it gives you a much clearer picture of what actually needs to be trained.

There is that classic saying:

If you had 8 hours to cut down a tree, spend 7 hours sharpening the axe.

And I think rehab is very similar.

You need to spend time understanding the problem before rushing into trying to fix it.

What are the weaknesses?

What is missing?

What does their body actually need to be capable of?

Because without that information, you are just guessing.

And for me, this part is so important in helping people get back to doing what they want to do.

And becoming who they want to be.

Follow along to see how I approach rebuilding strength, confidence and capability after injury.

08/10/2026

The slow decline is what I faced.

And the more people I speak to, the more I realise how common it is.

Slowly losing things.

Walking gets harder.

Getting off the floor becomes more difficult.

You stop running.

Stop playing.

Stop doing the things you used to do without thinking.

And because it happens so gradually, you almost accept it.

Until one day you look around and realise your world has got smaller.

But there is a way back.

You can rebuild strength.

Rebuild fitness.

Rebuild confidence.

Rebuild capability.

You can start taking your world back.

Follow along if you want to see how I’m doing exactly that.

It’s been great being part of Kyran’s journey.Recently he has taken things even further.He’s now running 18Ks and is loo...
07/10/2026

It’s been great being part of Kyran’s journey.

Recently he has taken things even further.

He’s now running 18Ks and is looking at training for a marathon.

That is the bit I love.

When recurring problems stop controlling what you can do, your world starts opening up again.

Suddenly the goal is not just:

“Can I run without my calf playing up?”

It becomes:

“What else could I do?”

Things are not always going to be smooth.

There will still be ups and downs.

But it is amazing to see what can happen when someone gets their confidence and capability back.

Follow along for more stories and content about helping people get back to doing what they love.

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