McBride Physio and Performance

14/11/2025

Last day of our holiday. When it's raining but your hot-tub is undercover, it's actually pretty amazing!
Back to reality soon so making the most of our final few hours 😫

09/11/2025

I'm SO glad that I adopted this approach several years ago.
I'd spent several thousand pounds over the years being taught how to 'fix' people as they lay on the couch.
These short-term benefits at best left me feeling pretty deflated, until I embraced the emerging research that advocated helping patients by making them stronger...I know it seems obvious now but it was a large shift in mindset for me.

Book in via www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk if you'd like help with strength-rehabilitation 💪🏋‍♀️

05/11/2025

Some PROPER YouTube influencers for you...

A great little film here with many life-lessons, with the track & field lady's thoughts on 'aches and pains' and the swimmer's method of dealing with 'negative people' being especially helpful 😊

Well worth a watch 💪

1:1 Strength Training for the older lifter can be booked via www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk

Ian

Physio
Certified S&C Coach

What does it take to become an athlete at 70, 80, or even 90? Five older Americans prove that it’s never too late to start and that exercising “is the most p...

04/11/2025

When I'm older I want to be like Jim! 😊
Getting strong NOW means you're more likely to live a more fulfilled and independent older age 💪

I'm away from work next week so keep an eye out on updates for booking info regarding my new novice-friendly group strength training sessions w/c Monday 17th November 👍

Ian
Physio
Certified S&C Coach

02/11/2025

Investing in my 'strength pension' on a Sunday evening 😊💪

Started with flat bench press, now onto the squat machine and I'll finish off with a back exercise.

My future self will thank me for it 😘

Strength = the currency of life.

31/10/2025

UPDATE ON WOMEN'S GROUP STRENGTH TRAINING SESSIONS....
AND WHAT TO DO IF INTERESTED;

Hi everyone

I've had three successful test sessions now (two with the fabulous runners from Rebel Runners and another with fellow workers at Queensway Business Centre) which has helped me to figure out how I want to run the group strength sessions.

For now, I will be focusing on creating the following women-only groups;
* Runner-specific Strength Training
* Over 60s Strength Training
* Open-age Strength Training

More groups will hopefully follow, but for now, I'm focusing on the above.

WHAT TO DO IF INTERESTED;
As I'm using my business FB page to promote these group sessions, I will offer spaces in the sessions to those who have clicked FOLLOW on my FB page.

I'll be making updates as and when I'm in a position to announce dates and times for the sessions.

Remember, these sessions are for those with NO / MINIMAL experience of strength training, to help you see that there is nothing to fear and LOTS to be enjoyed! :)

Ian
Physio
Certified S&C Coach

30/10/2025

🌲🌲 the BIG loop: It's like a loop ... but it's bigger🌲🌲

On the 18th of April next year, we will be setting up a ten mile course through the heart of Sherwood Pines and letting you take on; one, three, five, seven or ten times, either as a solo runner or in a team.

This will be our first run with this format, but you can expect a Backyard Ultra style HQ up in our events field and all the support that you could shake a stick at!

https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/the-sherwood-big-loop/

~ Running events in the midlands UK
~ Casual running for all runners with tougher challenge runs every now and then.
~ Nottingham Running events and forest trail runs.

28/10/2025

The aftermath of a couples strength training session!
I absolutely LOVE introducing people to strength training, especially those who have no idea just how strong they are.

The highlight of today was seeing the fab lady deadlift 70kg. I never tell people the weight they're lifting, and simply focus on helping them go a tad heavier each set 🤏

If you'd like help being introduced to the best thing you can ever do for health and independence, then book in via www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk

💪

28/10/2025

I'm thinking of putting together a 'Women's over-60's strength-training group' here at my gym in Queensway Business Centre, Scunthorpe.
It will be a small group of up to 8 trainees, with me guiding and assisting as you rotate between the various strength training exercises.

Please let me know if this is something you'd be interested in, along with any preferred days / time of days you might have.

Many thanks,
Ian
Physio
Certified Endurance S&C Coach

26/10/2025

I decided to treat myself to a pair of 25kg cast-iron plates to accompany the bumper-plates (the difference in thickness is incredible!). You can see the new plates in the videos, they're the grey ones.
Now that I had an extra 50kg to play with, I decided to see how far beyond my previous 150kg max I could go.
It's very rare that I go for a one-rep max as not being a competitive lifter, it doesn't really serve a hugely beneficial purpose, but I just felt like it!
I definitely found my limit this evening!
This squat machine is absolutely brilliant - safe, SO easy to use, no real technique or skill required - just a great opportunity to load the body and work the legs!!!

I enjoyed that, I'll sleep well tonight! ;)

1:1 introduction to strength training can be booked via www.mcbridephysioandperformance.co.uk

Ian
Physio
Certified Endurance S&C Coach

24/10/2025

Whilst I'm no longer a competitive runner on the roads or trails, that doesn't mean I've forgotten how to to help runners get the most out of their efforts!

I've been coaching runners and triathletes towards achieving their goals and more, since 2016, so I'd love to be helping as many of you as possible as I head towards my TEN YEARS of coaching next year :)

If you have a spring marathon and would like some professional help with a BESPOKE coaching plan, then I'd love to hear from you.

Simply get in touch and let's see if we're a good fit.

I help people to remove the guesswork, meaning all you have to do is lace up and get out there! ;)

Ian
Physio
Certified Running Coach
Certified Endurance S&C Coach

23/10/2025

Last night's successful strength training group test-session with Rebel Runners has got me really excited.
With another test-session for a different group happening today, I'd love to hear from you for any thoughts you might have on the type of strength training group you'd like to be attending with me in my gym???

Groups will typically be a maximum of 10, with me present throughout to demonstrate, help and encourage!

I'd love to hear your thoughts...

Ian
Physio
Certified Running Coach
Certified Endurance S&C Coach