We’ve all heard the phrase “time heals all wounds.” The uncomfortable truth? For most aches and pains, that’s exactly what happens — not because of magic hands, manipulations, or endless treatment plans, but because your body heals itself. Here’s why understanding this matters for patients and clinicians alike.

One slip, one fall, one broken hip — and everything changes. For women, 70% of hip fractures carry devastating odds: a 30% chance of dying within a year and a 50% chance of never returning home. But this outcome isn’t inevitable. By building and protecting muscle, you can safeguard your bones, reduce your risk of falling, and hold onto the independence that matters most.

Poseidon Performance is the South Hams’ premier private training and rehabilitation studio. Based in Dartmouth, we bring world-class coaching and Eleiko performance equipment to the local community. From older adults building strength for life, to gig rowers, athletes, and professionals seeking premium rehab and conditioning, Poseidon Performance offers exclusivity, expertise, and results.

Your essential guide to hip replacement rehabilitation. Learn how to prepare before surgery, follow phased recovery exercises, and protect your new hip—whether total or partial—for long-term strength and mobility.

Creatine is one of the most studied sports supplements in history—backed by decades of research for improving strength, muscle mass, and exercise performance.

But in recent years, scientists have uncovered another exciting benefit: creatine’s role in brain health, memory, and cognitive performance—especially important as we age.

For athletes over 50, weekend warriors, and anyone who wants to stay active, strong, and sharp, creatine is emerging as a safe, low-cost, and highly effective tool.

Fascia has become one of the most overused buzzwords in the wellness industry. We break down the science, challenge the myths, and explain what fascia actually does — and when it truly becomes restricted.

Over the past few years, drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have transformed the weight loss and type 2 diabetes market. But pharmaceutical innovation hasn’t stopped there—a new wave of even more powerful medications is on the horizon, promising greater weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and more convenient dosing options.

In this article, we explore the newest weight loss drugs in development and recently launched, how they work, and what early clinical trials suggest.

Strength training does far more than build muscle — it supports women’s hormonal health at every age. From reducing PMS and improving energy in your 20s, to protecting bone density and easing perimenopause symptoms in your 40s and 50s, lifting weights is one of the most effective lifestyle tools for long-term balance and resilience.

For many women, menopause comes with an unspoken myth: that it marks the beginning of physical decline — weaker muscles, slower metabolism, and inevitable body changes that can’t be reversed.

But here’s the truth: while hormones shift, your ability to build strength, muscle, and resilience doesn’t disappear. In fact, with the right approach to training and nutrition, your postmenopausal years can be some of your strongest yet.

As we get older, it’s not the number on the scale or the size of our biceps that matters most — it’s whether we can move confidently, perform daily tasks with ease, and reduce our risk of falls or injury.

That’s why at Poseidon Performance, our Longevity Sessions aren’t random workouts. They’re built on the five fundamental movement patterns — the human “movement blueprint” — that keep you functioning well for life.

Train these patterns regularly, and you’ll stay strong, mobile, and independent into your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.

As we get older, it’s not the number on the scale or the size of our biceps that matters most — it’s whether we can move confidently, perform daily tasks with ease, and reduce our risk of falls or injury.

That’s why at Poseidon Performance, our Longevity Sessions aren’t random workouts. They’re built on the five fundamental movement patterns — the human “movement blueprint” — that keep you functioning well for life.

Train these patterns regularly, and you’ll stay strong, mobile, and independent into your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.

Confused by fitness “levels”? Here’s the UK ladder from Level 2 to MSc + UKSCA — and why training with degree-qualified coaches at Poseidon Performance matters.

If you’ve ever been told you have a “slipped disc,” you might imagine one of the cushions in your spine popping out of place like a coaster sliding off a table. The truth? Discs don’t slip. They never have, and they never will.

This isn’t just nit-picking over words. Misunderstanding how spinal discs work can lead to unnecessary fear, confusion, and even poor treatment decisions. Let’s break down the myth and replace it with science.

In the world of performance enhancement and weight loss, HGH Fragment 176-191 has gained a reputation as a “fat-melting” peptide. Popular on forums, social media, and in bodybuilding circles, it’s marketed as a safer, targeted alternative to full human growth hormone (HGH).

But does it really work? Is it legal? And is it worth the hype?

This article breaks down the science, dispels the myths, and explains how it compares to safer, evidence-based fat-loss strategies.

Discover the essential guide to knee replacement rehabilitation. From pre-surgery preparation to recovery exercises and long-term strategies, this step-by-step plan supports both total and partial knee replacements for lasting mobility and strength.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone naturally produced during pregnancy. It functions much like luteinizing hormone (LH), signalling the ovaries or testes to produce reproductive hormones. The “5000 IU” simply refers to the vial’s concentration — a high-dose preparation often prescribed for fertility and hormone optimisation.

Pushing yourself in training is essential for growth—but there’s a fine line between optimal challenge and destructive overload.

Overtraining syndrome (OTS) can derail months of progress, increase injury risk, and leave athletes feeling constantly fatigued and demotivated. It’s common in competitive athletes, CrossFitters, and runners who believe “more is better.”

In this article, we’ll break down what overtraining really is, how to recognise it early, and—most importantly—how to prevent and reverse it using proven recovery and rehabilitation strategies.

When it comes to injury recovery and performance enhancement, few topics stir as much interest—and controversy—as BPC-157 and TB-500. Branded by enthusiasts as “healing peptides,” these compounds are increasingly discussed in athletic, rehabilitation, and biohacking circles.

But do they really work? How are they dosed? And most importantly—are they safe and legal?

This article takes a science-based look at both peptides, cutting through the hype to explore what the research actually says, who might benefit, and where the risks lie.