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Resources
 

For those of you curious to know more, below is a list of what I believe to be reputable resources with evidence based information that align with the way I practice.  Click the links below to be redirected.

Exercise Is Medicine Web-Platform

A great directory of evidence based information regarding a wide range of health conditions, and how targeted exercise interventions may benefit them.

Diabetes Australia Web-Platform

Learn how structured exercise can very effectively assist you in the management of your Diabetes.

Australian Government - Exercise Guidelines

How much exercise should Australians be doing (officially) see here....before you ask whether what you are doing is right, ask yourself if you are doing enough first.

Heart Foundation

Information relating directly to heart and cardiovascular health. Simple easy to understand language.

Arthritis Australia

Great resource for learning about exercising with Arthritis (all forms). Debunking myths and pre-conceived ideas about what is best in this space.

Peter Attia

Peter Attia is a very smart man. I love his work. He has a book also, which I have not yet read. But he has many podcasts and a webpage where his ideas are well outlined. He outlines key markers of longevity and how to leverage them for a healthier and longer life.

Anatomy Trains - Thomas Myers

Anatomy trains by Thomas Myers is at the centre of the fascia discussion. If you are interested in knowing more about this subject, this is a great place to start. Fascia is central to undersanding the body as an interconnected system of systems.

Becoming a Supple Leopard: Dr Kelly Starrett

My bible for helping active people look after their bodies and train more effectively. Outlines the body as a system of systems and shifts how you think about human function. Love this book.

Built to Move: Dr Kelly Starrett

Great simple readying! Kelly Starrett outlines 10 Vital behaviors for good health as well as ways to simply assess yourself fro each one. Change these 10 behaviors for 30 days and do what he says and chances are you will be feeling better very soon!

Why we sleep

Dr Matthew Walker is a leading researcher of sleep science. We all know getting good sleep is critical for good health. Its handy to know why though. This book is AMAZING in answering that question. After reading you will be really able to believe and double down on those sleep hygeine tips you typically hear. Because they are mostly true.

Good Energy: Casey Means

This book from Casey means is a terrific book which helps us understand lowest base demoninator to metabolic ill health. Cellular energy production and health of the cell. It is a great resource for all things metabolic health and has great practical advice for people looking to improve metabolic health. Including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change.

EC Synkowski

EC Synkowsl is a strength and conditionig coach with a masters in nutrition. She has a terrific message (amongst others). An that is to include 800 grams of fruit and vegetables into your daily diet. Nothing more complicated that that. Its very acheiveable and effective and you can listen here to her podcast with Dr Kelly Starrett to understand more.

The Oxygen Advantage

The Oxygen advantage is a leading platform in optimizing respiratory health and function, identifying/addressing breathing dysfunction. Breathing dysfunction, has a myriad of causes and downstream consequences and it may be in your best interests to read more.

Breath by James Nestor

This best selling book by James Nestor, looks into the global modern phenomenon of breathing dysfunction. A really great read. Learn the downstream effects of dysfunctional breathing habits, as well as how to correct them. Chew your foot, breath through your nose whereever you can.. Optimal Posture, optimal human movement and fucntion and breathing mechanics are almost iinseperable in how they are linked to one another

Keith Baar - Recovery from Tendon injury

Keith Baar is a leading researcher in Tendons science. This podcast may change the way you think about strength training forever. He explains the benefit of strong tendons, how to train tendons effectively (i.e the amount of volume they need for adapatation), and simple Tendon recovery protocols that we can all implement very easily. He also goes into collagen and how supplementation is worth considering for optimal tendon recovery and physiological adaptation.

The Ready State Platform: Dr Kelly Starrett

A golden directory of information. This platform is my go to - it provides fantastic short videos on mobility, self massage techniques, mobilizations, and exercises that help you to reduce pain and feel better. ...highly reccomend!

Exercise and Sport Science Australia

Similar to Exercise is Medicine, find information on your condition and what the evidence says about moving and exercising with it.

Explain Pain: Lorimer Mosely and David Butler

There are no better resources for understanding pain than this book by Lorimer Moseley and David Butler. The illustrations are cool, the content simple to digest and understand. This book is as good for patients as it is for practitioners. Learn ALL about pain, and with that knowledge improve your ability to manage it. Applying the knowledge you will learn in this book can and WILL be effective changing your perceptions of pain and will help you to be more intentional and targeted in managing it (and even reducing it).

Pilates Anatomy

This book is closely aligned with Joseph Pilates original book 'Contrology'. Learn the foundational principles of Pilates and how to get the most out of your practice. Once you have an idea of what you are trying to achieve with pilates, apply it to your broader movement practice and life.

Andy Galpin

The 5‑part Andy Galpin series is a collection of long‑form conversations Dr Andy Galpin recorded as a guest on the Huberman Lab platform. Each episode focuses on a different pillar of fitness and human performance — strength, muscle growth, endurance, recovery, and training for longevity. Galpin is a professor of kinesiology and a leading researcher in muscle physiology, and the series was created to give people clear, practical, science‑based guidance on how to train effectively.

Ido Portal

Ido Portal goes deep into what movement, rehab etc actually means and how you should best think about it. He is incredibly respected for his views. The attached podcast was a particualrly interesting discussion that I found very helpful to listen to.

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