26 August 2026 · 8 min read
Why I train rotation, not just up and down
Squats, presses and rows all move in straight lines. Real life doesn't. Here's what happens when you train the diagonals instead.
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Straight answers to the questions clients ask most — how often to train, what to do about a stiff desk-bound back, and how to keep progressing after 40.
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3 August 2026 · 11 min read
Posture correction exercises that actually work
Rounded shoulders and forward head posture don't get fixed by standing up straighter. Here's the strength work that changes them.
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5 August 2026 · 6 min read
How much does a personal trainer cost in Cambridge?
What personal training actually costs in Cambridge in 2026, why rates vary so much, and how to tell whether you're getting value.
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5 August 2026 · 6 min read
The best gyms in Cambridge for strength training
Not every Cambridge gym is set up for barbell work. Here's what actually matters when you're choosing somewhere to get strong.
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5 August 2026 · 6 min read
Lower back pain: why strength beats rest
Rest calms a flare-up. It doesn't fix the reason it happened. Here's what loading the right patterns does instead.
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1 August 2026 · 6 min read
Strength training after 40: what actually changes
Recovery changes. Warm-ups matter more. The training principles don't change nearly as much as people are told.
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28 July 2026 · 5 min read
Mobility for desk workers: the five-minute reset
Sitting all day and cycling home stiffens the same three areas. Here's the short routine that undoes it.
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21 July 2026 · 5 min read
How often should you strength train?
Two good sessions beat four rushed ones. How to pick a frequency you can hold for months, not weeks.
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14 July 2026 · 6 min read
How to choose a personal trainer in Cambridge
What to ask, what a proper assessment looks like, and how to tell a coach who builds habits from one who just counts reps.
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