Dave McLean

18/01/2024

💡 Would anyone argue with this statement? It makes so much sense! However in practical terms we do the opposite.

We train the squat blindly hoping that the exercise will strengthen and improve our hip. In reality - the squat and the loading of that exercise, if we don’t have the prerequisite hip capsule space, will only cause more problems. (That’s why you always hurt yourself!) 🤦🏻‍♂️

What makes more sense is training your hip to ensure it has the necessary mechanics to handle the loading of a squat. If you do, and your goal is to squat….enjoy and squat away! If not, work on developing the hip first! I’d love to help out.

PS - the same applies with deadlifts and your back. Or bench press and shoulders. 🤔

07/07/2023

Round 2 wrapped up! The leaderboard is tight! 💥

2 rounds down of the Corporare Challenge and we are still on top by the skin of our teeth. Today was a real team effort, in two groups of 4 working hard to achieve the fastest time possible.

As always, thanks to super trainer Dave McLean for all the work he does, although we may not be as appreciative while we're doing it!

See you again in a few weeks' time for round 3.

09/06/2023

To my corporate groups - check your emails! 👀

Let’s have some fun over the winter months - who doesn’t love a little corporate rivalry and a bar tab up for grabs?! 👊🏼🍻

30/05/2023

I love it when injuries don’t become a road block for people’s goals! 🚧

Road blocks need specific training inputs to get better - not just some squats and a banded exercise you saw a guy doing at the gym…🤔

Always a pleasure working with you Ruth!🙌🏻

26/05/2023

Last week I caught up with the team to talk wellness and lifestyle.

We had some fun with movement, discussed nutrition, sleep and even had a crack at some breathing exercises!🧘🏻‍♂️ Thanks for entertaining my philosophy on an optimal daily routine that counteracts the demands of our modern lifestyles.

It’s awesome to see such a successful Waikato business in a very demanding industry putting their people first! What’s a winning real estate company without agents who are on the ball?!😎

Love your work team! 👌🏼

23/04/2023

Sore shoulder??
You’re probably working outside your shoulders active range of motion. This never goes well. 🫠

Most treatment plans revolve around treating what hurts, rather than addressing the cause. Treat it, rest it, repeat the injury. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Come and see me for an assessment of your shoulders actual range of motion and tools to achieve more so you can do the things you love and break the pain cycle.

19/04/2023

Introducing Functional Range Conditioning. The training system you never knew you always needed. I’ve spent 30 years doing it all wrong, chances are you probably are too!

Talk to me about how it can help you move better, live better and play better…😎

13/04/2023

Corporate wellness - it’s never been more important.

Team camaraderie comes to the fore in our sessions and the results speak for themselves. Improved team culture and increased productivity - staff wellbeing has never been better! 🙌🏻

11/04/2023

Discipline | Movement | Lifestyle
My approach to better living - for everyone! 👌🏼

Check out my website link in bio for all of your movement, rehab, corporate and personal training needs. 🏃🏻🤸🏼‍♀️👨🏽‍💼🏋🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️🏌️‍♂️👩🏻‍💻