SMART Stirling

19/02/2026

Recovery isn’t the opposite of training.
It’s part of the plan.

At SMART, we see recovery and training as a pathway — not separate pieces.

-You train to get stronger.
-You recover to keep moving well.
-When recovery is missing, progress stalls.
-Niggles turn into pain.
-Training becomes harder than it needs to be.

Our role is to support your body between sessions —
helping it adapt, move better, and stay resilient
so you can keep doing the things you love.

Because long-term progress isn’t about pushing harder…
It’s about recovering smarter.

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

Burnout: the signs your body is waving at you
Burnout rarely shows up all at once. It creeps in through your movement, energy, and nervous system.
Physical signs
Constant aches, tightness, or recurring niggles
Heavy legs, poor recovery, feeling “flat” in training
Headaches, jaw tension, shallow breathing
Getting ill more often
Mental & emotional signs
Brain fog, poor focus, decision fatigue
Low motivation for things you usually enjoy
Feeling snappy, overwhelmed, or emotionally flat
Poor sleep — tired but wired
Movement & performance signs (the SMART bit)
Reduced coordination and control
Compensation patterns creeping in
Loss of strength or confidence in familiar movements
Pain appearing without a clear injury
At SMART, we see burnout as a whole-system issue — not a lack of resilience or effort.
Your body isn’t failing you.
It’s asking for better input: recovery, movement quality, nutrition, sleep, and support.
Performance improves when your system is supported — not when it’s pushed through exhaustion.

16/02/2026

Always learning so I can support my clients better 💚
Today I’m on further training in pre & postnatal exercise and nutrition — because pregnancy and postnatal recovery deserve more than generic advice.
At SMART, this means:
✔️ Safer exercise guidance
✔️ Better understanding of postnatal recovery
✔️ Support that respects real bodies and real life
If you’re pregnant, postnatal, or planning ahead — you’re in safe hands.
— Jo
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16/02/2026

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12/02/2026

But in all seriousness… sleep is performance.
✔ Muscle repair
✔ Hormone regulation
✔ Reduced injury risk
✔ Better focus & mood
You can’t out-train poor recovery.
If you want progress — earn your sleep.

11/02/2026

Trying to run using the same arm and leg at the same time…
Looks ridiculous.
Feels impossible.
That’s what poor coordination looks like.
Your body is designed to move in opposite patterns — right arm, left leg.
When timing and control are off, things don’t just look awkward… they overload joints.
At SMART we don’t just build strength.
We build control.
well better better.

09/02/2026

We see it every day — busy lives, tight schedules, bodies running on empty.
Taking care of your health isn’t selfish.
It’s how you keep going.
SMART sessions are about keeping you moving, working, parenting, training — without breaking down.
You deserve to feel good in your body.
💚

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

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Pain isn’t something to push through or ignore.
It’s your body asking for support, alignment, and recovery.
At SMART we look at the why, not just the sore spot.
✔ Sports massage
✔ Mobility
✔ Alignment
✔ Rehabilitation
✔ Therapists that listen & understand

Move better. Recover smarter.
📍 SMART
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