The River Dart is a lifeline for wild swimmers and locals alike — but beneath its surface, untreated sewage is threatening both health and habitat. South West Water’s overflows and “dry-day” spills are contaminating one of Devon’s most beautiful waterways. Here’s what every swimmer in Dartmouth should know — and how we can protect the river we love.

Most people try to rub away back pain — through massage, manipulation, or endless stretching. But new research shows the body responds best to what it does, not what’s done to it. At Poseidon Performance, we explain why active movement, strength, and consistency outperform passive treatments — and how less really can be more when it comes to recovery.

Bruising after a sports massage isn’t a sign it “worked” — it’s tissue trauma. A good massage should reduce tension and aid recovery, not leave you black and blue.

Muscle scraping (IASTM or gua sha) looks brutal and is often sold as a miracle cure for scar tissue, fascia, and “toxins.” The truth? Most of that is marketing hype. This blog cuts through the myths, explains what scraping really does, and shows you what actually works for lasting recovery.

Worried that squats compress your discs and damage your back? The truth is, squats do load and compress the spine — but that’s exactly how your discs, bones, and tissues get stronger. Discover the science behind spinal loading, why compression isn’t harmful, and how squats can actually boost disc health, bone density, and resilience.

Ozempic® and Mounjaro® can kick-start weight loss, but what happens when you stop? Learn how appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar change — and how strength training and smart coaching can help you keep results.

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.