by Russell Batchelor | Sep 9, 2025 | fitness, Health, Manchester |
If you’re a gym enthusiast, CrossFit athlete, or Hyrox competitor in Stockport, you know how important it is to train hard, recover well, and avoid injury. But with the intensity of lifting, conditioning, and endurance training, it’s common to experience muscle...
by Russell Batchelor | May 20, 2025 | Health |
Let’s face it—if you’re over 40 and still hitting the gym in Manchester, first of all, congratulations. You’re doing better than your 25-year-old self who thought “mobility” was just how fast they could sprint to the pub. But now, with more experience (and let’s...
by Russell Batchelor | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, fitness, Health, Manchester |
Ah, January in Manchester: the gyms are packed, everyone’s got a water bottle bigger than their head, and you’re dodging a jogger every time you nip to Greggs. But if you’re kicking off your new fitness regime, don’t let silly mistakes turn you into the walking...
by Russell Batchelor | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, bodybuilding, boxing, CrossFit, fitness, Health, Manchester, sports |
As a sports therapist based here in Stockport, I’ve spent years helping people overcome a wide range of physical issues, from sports injuries to chronic pain. But recently, I found myself on the receiving end of a problem I’ve seen all too often in my clinic—lower...
by Russell Batchelor | Jun 22, 2024 | Blog, fitness, Manchester |
Fitness events have become huge and the people of Manchester are taking up the challenge. A meteoric rise in the popularity of events like CrossFit and Hyrox have given fitness enthusiasts a new set of goals to aim at. Why have these events become so popular? One of...