The benefits of napping during the day

by Matt Hodges
02 September 2015

The benefits of napping - article by The MPH MethodEat, sleep, train, repeat; there’s a reason why this is the mantra of some of the most successful professional bodybuilders.

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Five must-do exercises for injury prevention

by Matt Hodges
10 August 2015

Injury Prevention - article by The MPH Method

When you work out regularly, injuries are a real risk. The most dangerous injuries are the ones that build up gradually due to years of poor posture or incorrect technique, leaving you with recurring problems that will prevent you from reaching your long-term fitness goals. Luckily, most of these injuries can be prevented. How? Simply by incorporating a few preventative stretching and core stability exercises into your regular routine.

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How aromatherapy can support your health and fitness programme

by Matt Hodges
05 June 2015

Aromatherapy - The MPH Method

The best workouts are the ones that start with a burst of natural energy and leave you feeling exhausted (in a good way) and relaxed afterwards. But in reality, it can be hard to muster up these feelings day after day.

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You’ve done your workout? Now stretch!

by Matt Hodges
22 May 2015

Stretching - a guide by The MPH Method

Every good workout regime will begin and end with a few basic stretches to help you limber up and cool down. Flexibility is vital for anyone who is serious about health and fitness. Better flexibility means that you can work out harder and more effectively, without spending the following day in burning pain.

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You ran the London Marathon on Sunday. What now?

by Matt Hodges
30 April 2015

The finish line may be a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean that your marathon experience is over. In the week after the marathon your muscles will ache like never before, you will be absolutely starving – all the time (!), and your feet will be cut and sore.

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Acupuncture – Does It Sharpen Your Fitness Skills?

by Matt Hodges
08 March 2015

Acupuncture - does it sharpen your fitness skills? - The MPH MethodEvery fitness fanatic knows that your workout regime doesn’t begin and end in the gym. Fitness is a lifestyle, and your progress in the gym can be drastically helped or hindered by the choices you make in between sessions.

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