Aris Therapy

Rehabilitation Training
Sports massage
Personal Training

14/02/2026

Focusing on just one fitness or skill element, like muscle strength or hypertrophy, or like Cardiovascular endurance, does not make one fit.

What does though, is training all 5 fitness elements in a balanced way.

Fitness elements:
🔥CV endurance
🔥Muscular strength and endurance
🔥Flexibility
🔥Body composition

Skill elements:
⚡Agility
⚡Balance
⚡ Coordination
⚡Power
⚡Speed
⚡Reaction time

05/02/2026

No one can sprint if they first can't put one foot in front of another. Having Mike do bodyweight exercises wasn't quite working as I thought it would. My reasoning was that, since he hasn't trained in a very long time, I'll start him on bodyweight, cos everyone can handle their bodyweight and it's technically the easiest and least impactful way of training, right?

Well for most people that would probably be the case, but Mike was getting frustrated and losing confidence due to poor coordination and balance skills.

So I shifted to weight training instead. The two dimensional, set trajectory nature of the movements seemed to fit him just fine and soon enough, confidence and strength were built. From here, we could move onto more complex, functional movements.

02/02/2026

Stretching alone wouldn't cut it. It was time for Mike to be introduced to mobility exercises.

Both mobility and stretching are important. Using both strategically will give you the best of both worlds.

Rule of thumb: mobility for warm-up, stretching for cooldown.

29/01/2026

In today's video we'll go through some of the muscle groups that were thoroughly stretched early on during Mike's attempt to get fit again after so many years of inactivity.

It is important to point out that these weren't the only stretches and muscle groups we worked on, neither was stretching the only thing we did for an entire hour.

The video is meant to show the main focus of the initial phase of Mike's journey, to counter the negative effects of many hours behind a desk.

26/01/2026

It's been over 10 years since Mike and I started working together.

Lots of people have congratulated him for his shape and fitness, but not everyone can comprehend how such results are achieved.

In the next few videos, I'll try to take you through his journey starting from the very scratch, and explaining how Mike enjoys the health and fitness that he does.

Please bear in mind, that if some exercises or principles seem too simple to you, it's because we had to start from the very beginning. I mean it when I say "scratch".

09/01/2026

What a difference between the bulk, definition and control a healthy Vs an injured knee!

The swelling in the injured knee (torn meniscus in this case) has caused the knee to be much less defined, and the injury has resulted in the loss of muscle mass and control.

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13/12/2025

Have you been trying to strengthen your glutes but still feel weak despite all the clams and resisted side walks?

Have you, the trainer, been trying to strengthen your client's glutes in a similar fashion with the same results?

You're not doing anything wrong. You're probably just missing a very important point.

Stop and think outside the box.

We are strong as our weakest link. So if the ankle is the weak spot in the lower limb kinetic chain, then our glutes will be weak as well.

If you have been trying and not succeeding,to strengthen the glutes, try having a look at the ankle.

You might find the reason why.

04/12/2025

💯 There's not enough that can be said to describe the level of commitment, dedication and loyalty a client can show.

👉🏻 In my entire career I have never met such a disciplined man.

🔥 After 10+ years of working with him, Mike is way more than just a client. He is a friend and someone to look up to.

💪🏻Keep up the good work Mike!

And a bit of an inside joke:✌🏻

21/11/2025

Recovery Focus: Resisted Clamshells (Side-Lying) 🔥

A great exercise for hip stability, glute activation, and injury prevention, especially after lower body strain or surgery.

✅ Targets the glute medius to improve hip control
✅ Builds stability for runners, lifters & field athletes
✅ Helps reduce knee and lower back pain

Keep the movement slow and controlled... quality over quantity.

19/11/2025

Sports injury? We’ll get you BETTER. 🏃

Whether it’s a strained muscle, a lingering ache, or a post-op recovery, at Aris Therapy, we help you move better, recover faster, and stay stronger for longer.

Through a combination of targeted massage, rehabilitation exercises, and expert movement assessment, we address the root of your pain, not just its symptoms.

Because better movement means better performance. 💪

📍 Book your session today and get back to doing what you love.

17/11/2025

At Aris Therapy, we specialise in Exercise & Massage Therapy, also known as Sports Therapy, combining advanced massage techniques and tailored exercises to help you get back to your best.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or just battling those everyday aches and niggles, we’re here to help with:

✔️ Injury recovery & prevention
✔️ Post-surgical rehabilitation
✔️ Chronic or acute pain management
✔️ Improved mobility & movement quality

14/11/2025

Recovery starts with awareness, understanding where your body holds tension and how to release it. 🧠💪

Using a lacrosse ball for rotator cuff mobilisation is a simple yet powerful way to improve shoulder mobility, ease muscle tightness, and support better posture.

Spend a few mindful minutes working through these areas, your shoulders will thank you for it.

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About Aris Therapy

Being a strong believer in the mind-body connection concept, one might find that Aris turns his sessions into mini, comprehensive lectures of how the body works, always in relation to what is going on in the session at the given moment. He tends to individualise in every case and adapt every exercise/training plan/treatment, to the anatomical and clinical needs of the individual.

Aris Therapy is a steadily growing service since 2012.