Mitchinhovepark

21/01/2026

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel the urge to “accidentally” clip someone round the back of the head with a barbell when they’re sitting on a piece of equipment scrolling on their phone at the gym?
I get that many people rely on their phones to log fitness and strength progress. But when it looks like they’re mindlessly doom scrolling between sets for what feels like 20 minutes, it really starts to grate.
It shouldn’t bother me, but it does, particularly because I see my gym as one of the vital communities I enjoy being part of. When I’m surrounded by people training hard, I find it genuinely inspiring. Equally, I find it deeply uninspiring when I’m surrounded by anyone demonstrating a below average effort.
Does this affect you as much as it affects me? Can’t phones be left in the lockers unless you’re actually logging your workout? Is it really so important that you need to be connected with the world whilst you’re focussing on improving one of the greatest assets you own!

21/01/2026

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel the urge to “accidentally” clip someone round the back of the head with a barbell when they’re sitting on a piece of equipment scrolling on their phone at the gym?
I get that many people rely on their phones to log fitness and strength progress. But when it looks like they’re mindlessly doom scrolling between sets for what feels like 20 minutes, it really starts to grate.
It shouldn’t bother me, but it does, particularly because I see my gym as one of the vital communities I enjoy being part of. When I’m surrounded by people training hard, I find it genuinely inspiring. Equally, I find it deeply uninspiring when I’m surrounded by anyone demonstrating a below average effort.
Does this affect you as much as it affects me? Can’t phones be left in the lockers unless you’re actually logging your workout? Is it really so important that you need to be connected with the world whilst you’re focussing on improving one of the greatest assets you own!

07/01/2026

Working within a high level performing arts environment like The Brighton Academy gives me the opportunity to support dancers through the physical demands of full time training, not just injury. It’s a privilege to be part of a community where discipline, creativity and movement come together every day. Learn more about The Brighton Academy at www.thebrightonacademy.com.

22/12/2025

Kickstart 2026 with an unbeatable 3 for 2 Treatment Offer. Perfect for runners entering training season and for anyone ready to get fitter, healthier and finally tackle lingering aches or old injuries. Whether you're gearing up for a marathon, getting back into routine or wanting to move better with less pain, this limited January time deal gives you three expert injury, rehab or preventative treatments for the price of two. Reset your body, boost your performance, and feel your best, all within a focused 30 day window designed to help keep you in best condition possible! It’s a deal, it’s a steal, it’s exceptional value, and genuinely the best rehab / injury and treatment deal you’ll find locally. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to invest in yourself… this is it.

https://mitchinhovepark.com/content/342-winter-offer

20/10/2025

Truth be told, I believe we have all the answers how to fix ourselves if we learnt to listen more to our wiser side. I don’t necessarily believe that health practitioners like us are telling you much more than you already know. I believe we’re good sound boards most of the time just connecting the pieces together! Trust yourself to be able to do that.
So I ask you right know, what’s wrong with you? And how are you going to fix it?

06/10/2025

First marathon? The question is how far are you willing to run training for it? Despite the further distance you run, the more confidence you’ll have for the big day. Running too close to marathon distance also brings you dangerously to playing in the devils playground by risking the likeliness of injury. The question is how much are you willing to dance with the devil! I support runners of all levels from couch to 5k to ultra endurance. 25 years experience supporting the Brighton & Hove running community. If you have any niggles or performance issues you'd like to discuss, give me the opportunity to show you how can help!

If you find yourself continuingly shifting from one injury to another or simply finding it impossible to overcome a present injury... we need to talk! My expertise (sounds grand) is working with athletes and non athletes to helping delve through the beautiful bitter sweet anatomical puzzle that crea...

17/09/2025

Icing an area within the first 24 hours of injury can significantly reduce injury time and therefore get you back to doing what you do quicker. And if you can’t access any ice, a bag of peas is the perfect alternative. All I am saying is… give it a go!

17/09/2025

Injured? In discomfort? Struggling to shift an old persistent injury? Let me show you how I can help! I'm a self confessed running biomechanics nerd and sports injury rehabilitation specialist. I work with sporting and non sporting people to help delve through the beautiful bitter sweet anatomical puzzle that creates muscular mahem up and down the body. Located at Hove Park Bowling Green Pavilion (stones throw from Hove Park Cafe), call today or visit www.MitchinHovePark.com, let me show you how I can help!

06/08/2025

Injured? Plateaued? Struggling to make the start line?
Whether you’re nursing a stubborn injury, stuck in a training rut or weeks away from race day and unsure if you’ll make it, let me show you how I can help. I’m a self confessed running injury & performance geek based in Hove Park. I specialise in helping runners just like you get to the start line, even at the 11th hour.
Whether its back pain, knee niggles or performance blocks, whatever is holding you back, call today or visit www.MitchinHovePark.com, let’s keep you running strong, robust and injury free.

Self confessed sports injury, running injury, back pain, running & performance geek, nerd, enthusiast.

06/08/2025

Running, my honest opinion so far...
After 25 years immersing myself in physics, biomechanics, clinical gait analysis, foot shapes, orthotics, ramp angles, shoe design, barefoot, forefoot, cadence, evolution, Pose, Chi, Masai, Alexander, Vibram five fingers (what were we thinking?), and investigating nearly every running bandwagon theory under the sun, I’ve arrived at one clear conclusion and a single, simple truth: To be a better runner, focus on strength, conditioning & mobility. That’s it. Here’s the breakdown of my findings:

06/08/2025

Running, my honest opinion so far...
After 25 years immersing myself in physics, biomechanics, clinical gait analysis, foot shapes, orthotics, ramp angles, shoe design, barefoot, forefoot, cadence, evolution, Pose, Chi, Masai, Alexander, Vibram five fingers (what were we thinking?), and investigating nearly every running bandwagon theory under the sun, I’ve arrived at one clear conclusion and a single, simple truth: To be a better runner, focus on strength, conditioning & mobility. That’s it. Here’s the breakdown of my findings:
1. There’s no one running style that fits all. We’re all built differently. What works for one runner might not work for you.
2. There’s no such thing as bad running technique yet there is always better. The fact that you’re running is better than not.
3. Promoting better posture will always help stabilize your body weight and make you become more balanced and efficient.
4. Forefoot running might scientifically make you more efficient, but could well cause calf and achillies pain / discomfort.
5. The older we get, the more we need to respect our need to recover. Most clinics are busy with older runners ignoring this simple rule.
6. Choose ‘maximistic’ over ‘minimalistic’ running shoes. Treat your feet especially if you’re doing a lot of road running.
7. If returning from injury, promote 5 minute increments of running every other day. ‘Tease’ your body back to fitness.
8. Get off road at least once a week. The body far prefers a natural undulating surface over a relentlessly hard, flat, non porous one.
9. Adopt a simple post run cool down program and foam roll regularly too. You’ll spend less time needing to see a professional.
10. Running more doesn’t always make you a better runner, but strength & conditioning... that definitely will.

Self confessed sports injury, running injury, back pain, running & performance geek, nerd, enthusiast.

04/06/2025

Wednesdays is working at The Brighton Academy supporting 300 + students remain robust and injury free during their 3 year performing arts and musical theatre degree. The pro of this gig is that I get a piano in my treatment room!
www.thebrightonacademy.com