Auckland Health and Performance

25/11/2025

Lower back pain? Disc injury? Here’s what you really need to know — and how to recover stronger.
👉 Read the full blog here:

Lower back pain (LBP): Alignment, posture, mobility, flexibility and strength. Find out what really matters

08/11/2025

Last night I tried something completely new — my first fencing class. 🤺

As an exercise scientist (and lifelong student of movement), I love putting myself in the position of a beginner again — stepping into a sport I know nothing about and feeling that “white belt” mindset come alive.

Here’s what I took away from just one session:

⚡️ Footwork is everything. Whether it’s fencing, field sports, or lifting — your ability to move efficiently from the ground up dictates your power, control, and leverage.

💨 Relaxation equals speed. The more you tense up, the slower you move. Staying loose allows for faster reactions and smoother transitions — a principle that carries across all athletic performance.

🧠 Lifelong learning matters. Experiencing new challenges keeps your brain adaptable, your body responsive, and your perspective humble. Growth only happens when you’re willing to be a beginner again.

Thank you weapon ⚔️🤺 I went home and hydrated and added electrolytes 🤣

24/10/2025

6 weeks out from beach bonanza 💪👌

The amazing amazon queen is looking amazinggg!

Posing practice and having fun while doing it building bodies for life 🌟

12/10/2025

Back from holiday 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

Looking forward to seeing everyone in clinic, let's keep you all healthy and moving well

Thank you Dr Dan for taking care of everyone while I was away. 💚

Bring on a kiwi summer. It's nice to return to longer and warmer days🌞🌊☀️⛱️

19/08/2025

05/08/2025

Lift light
Light heavy
Lift for strength
Lift for hypertrophy
Lift 4 reps
Lift 20 reps
Just do it 💪

27/07/2025

Or man