Dave HedgesOct 6, 20202 minPain isn't the problemOutside of an acute injury, an impact, a fall or similar, pain in a particular place in the body often isn't the in the same place as the...
Dave HedgesOct 6, 20201 minBasicsNo matter how good you think you are, you're never to good for the basics. Breath well Squat well Hinge well Press well Pull well Run wel...
Dave HedgesOct 5, 20201 minThe transformational power of breathScience journalist James Nestor recently launched his book Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art The best thing about Nestor's work is hi...
Dave HedgesOct 4, 20202 minMorning GloryA morning routine is an opportunity How do you use it? Is your morning routine where you stomp downstairs, put on a coffee, and flop onto...
Dave HedgesOct 2, 20201 minNatural RhythmBreathing should be rhythmical at rest. But what rhythm? As low as 6 breaths per minute. Medical guidelines suggest 12-18 breaths per min...
Dave HedgesOct 2, 20201 minThe Definition of MadnessThe definition of madness is to do the same thing repeatedly and expect different results. This is a true statement, but like all truths,...
Dave HedgesOct 1, 20202 minBetter aerobic exerciseAerobic exercise is largely about volume It's about doing work for long enough to stress the aerobic energy system. The aerobic energy sy...
Dave HedgesSep 30, 20201 minHamstrungThe hamstrings The bicep of the legs Less visually impressive than the more glamorous Quads But utterly vital for athletic performance, a...
Dave HedgesSep 29, 20202 minAccidental AthleticismThe average standard of fitness across the population is at an all time low. And this is despite many people's best efforts I believe we ...
Dave HedgesSep 28, 20201 minFamilyBeing part of a performance team Be that a sports team A club An S&C centre specialising in Performance It's like being in a family Openi...
Dave HedgesSep 27, 20201 minIndividual Training, Individual ResultsPart of the current Covid restrictions only allows fitness centres to offer individual training where people have their own area and don'...
Dave HedgesSep 26, 20201 minReactionReaction time is a vital attribute for combat and adventure athletes It's an important attribute for the everyman There's several element...
Dave HedgesSep 25, 20201 minUse the breath as a performance acceleratorHow you use your breath will affect how you use your body And vice versa of course But let's stay with this for a second. If you want to ...
Dave HedgesSep 25, 20202 minHow the fitness world needs to change for the modern worldThe world has changed almost beyond recognition from my parents childhood to my own kids childhood. The long and the short of it is, kids...
Dave HedgesSep 23, 20202 minShould you lock out a joint?People are often told not to lock out a joint. Usually being warned that it'll damage the joint. Fingers then get pointed at yoga and som...
Dave HedgesSep 22, 20201 minBuilding a bigger fuel tankAerobic capacity is a multi faceted attribute It's a set of attributes But what it adds up to is a bigger gas tank. You can go longer, fu...
Dave HedgesSep 21, 20202 minLearning to communicate with your bodyIf you've been following my Instagram ( @dave_hedges ) you'll see me sharing videos from BJJ athlete Silvia Silvia has been on a journey ...
Dave HedgesSep 20, 20201 minThe One Thing Fitness Folk Suck AtFitness folk are really good at doing hard shit They "Embrace the suck" They go "Beast Mode" They do any number of T-Shirt slogans But th...
Dave HedgesSep 19, 20201 minInstinctive Movement and Getting Out of Your Own WayMost people move pretty much the same way the world over. They walk the same Run the same Throw the same Punch the same Ok, no EXACTLY th...
Dave HedgesSep 18, 20201 minDon't be sold on crutchesFoam rollers Spikey balls Orthotics Even our beloved AiM wedges These are all crutches Use them when they need used but never become reli...
