Andrew Stemler Personal Trainer - Personal training , back pain and tendon fixing in London

May, 2021

Spinal hydration, multifidus, spacemen and bedrest

The fact that 50% of (western) astronauts get back pain when they return from space missions, has added to our knowledge of back pain.

May, 2021

There are three energy systems

The human body has three energy systems.

Apr, 2021

Back pain

Every Friday at 10 am (till 11 am) I’ll be running an easily accessible free class for anyone suffering from back pain, who has been cleared by their doctor to exercise.

Apr, 2021

Starving

The Minnesota Experiment on the Biology of Human Starvation was carried out 1944/45 . It remains the most ethically justified study of experimental semi-starvation to date.

Apr, 2021

Light or heavy weights: strength v Hypertrophy ( and endurance!!)

The classic gym question: should I do 25-35 reps each set or 8-12 reps, should be answered by common sense, but it always comes around when trainees are stuck between wanting rippling muscles and wanting to be strong.

Apr, 2021

stress discharge

I’ve discussed various aspects of Polyvagal theory here

One of its core principles is the observation that your subconscious needs to feel safe, at a primeval level. Much “top down” or “talking therapy” fails because your primeval brain doesn’t listen to logic, it communicates in emotion. It needs to physically feel safe.

Apr, 2021

Higher power, awe, and 12 step programs

I frequently enhance my obesity support services by encouraging people to participate in 12 step programmes. Most people have heard of AA: in fact, numerous groups dealing with problems are modelled on the 12 step approach.