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  Inner Circle 24 - Why Rad needs a time machine! 15.09.2026 7dk

  If you’re an adult chasing handstands, muscle-ups or advanced calisthenics skills, there’s something you need to understand before you start throwing yourself at harder and harder progressions.Rad learned this lesson the hard way, and if he had a time machine, it’s the one thing he’d go back and change.In this episode, I explain why building raw strength, structural balance and resilience first can be the difference between mastering the skills you want and spending years dealing with injuries you wish you’d avoided.👉 And if you want to know more about what it’s like working with us inside the Unified Movement System, click here.
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  Inner Circle 23 - You don’t need another rehab program 08.09.2026 5dk

  Most people think the answer to an injured shoulder is another exercise, another program or another mobility drill.But eventually, the exercises aren’t the problem. The challenge is knowing what decision to make next.When should you add load? When should you back off? Is that discomfort acceptable? Should you change the exercise, the range, the volume or your technique? And once the pain settles, how do you rebuild enough capacity to get back to the training and activities you actually care about?In this episode, I explain why exercises teach movements, but coaching teaches decisions—and why the feedback loop between you, your body and an experienced coach becomes increasingly valuable as your rehabilitation progresses.If you’re rebuilding a SLAP tear or shoulder injury, subscribe to the Inner Circle and get our free Coaching in Your Inbox series, where we teach the principles we use with our UMS clients, including technique, load management, progressive overload and structural balance:Coaching in Your Inbox:https://unitygym.com/slapAnd if you’re ready for us to help you apply those principles specifically to your body, your training and your goals:Learn more about UMS Online Coaching:https://unitygym.com/
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  Inner Circle 22 - If your WHY doesn’t make you cry… 25.08.2026 5dk

  Your injury probably isn't your real goal.Getting out of pain is good.Getting your strength back is good.Being able to train again is good.But why does any of that actually matter to you?This week, I had a conversation with someone working through our shoulder rehabilitation program.He told me he wanted to fix his shoulder.But when we dug deeper, the shoulder had very little to do with it.It was about his daughter.He wanted to be strong enough to show up for her.To play with her.To protect her.To lead her.And to give her the same experience he had growing up with his own father.That completely changed the conversation.Because he wasn't really fighting for a healthy shoulder.He was fighting to become the father he wanted to be.In this episode, I explore why finding your real WHY can be so powerful when you're rehabilitating an injury or chasing any difficult physical goal.I also share my own WHY.For the last four years, I've coached my son's football team.This year, we played in the top division and went through the entire season undefeated.22 wins.Two draws.Not one loss.I'm incredibly proud of that achievement.But the results aren't what matter most to me.What matters is that I was there.I could run around with my son.Coach him.Teach him.Celebrate with him.And share an experience we'll remember long after we've forgotten the scores.That's one of the reasons I train.And it's one of the reasons I've fought so hard to overcome my own injuries.Because sometimes the goal isn't fixing your shoulder.It's swimming with your daughter again.Playing football with your son.Travelling with your partner.Returning to the sport you love.Or simply knowing your body won't stop you from living the life you want.So in this episode, I'm going to challenge you to look beyond your injury.Beyond the pain.Beyond the exercise program.And ask yourself a much harder question:What am I actually fighting for?Because once you find that answer, rehab starts to mean something very different.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Want more conversations like this?Join the Unity Gym Inner Circle email list and get our best ideas on strength, flexibility, injury rehab and performance delivered to your inbox each week.👉 Ready to put this into practice?Join the Unified Movement System online coaching and learn how to rebuild your strength, mobility and physical capacity using the complete training system we use with our members.
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  Inner Circle 21 - Surgery Won't Rebuild Your Shoulder 19.08.2026 6dk

  It can repair tissue. But then what?Most people think a scan tells them how bad their injury is.And if the damage looks serious enough, surgery will fix the problem.But there's an important distinction that often gets missed.Surgery can repair damaged tissue.It can't rebuild your physical capacity.In this episode, I share a conversation with someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series who is preparing for shoulder surgery.He said something that highlighted a belief I think we need to challenge.That rehabilitation works for some people... but not for others.The reality is more complicated.Whether you choose surgery or not, your body still needs to rebuild the qualities required to function at a high level.Strength.Mobility.Structural balance.Stability.Movement quality.And ultimately, the capacity to tolerate the demands of your training, sport and life.In this episode, I explain why getting out of pain isn't the finish line, why rehabilitation matters both before and after surgery, and why I think about the human body like building a Formula One car.Because the goal isn't simply to repair the broken part.It's to build the entire system so it can handle the racetrack again.If you're currently dealing with an injury, considering surgery, or trying to return to the things you love, this is an important conversation.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Watch our shoulder rehab video on YouTube: The Fastest Way to Pain-Free Lifting👉 Want to see what it's like to work with us?Learn more about the Unified Movement System Online Coaching.
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  Inner Circle 20 - Don’t test it. Build it. 13.08.2026 5dk

  Most people think recovering from an injury is about getting back to where they were.But I think that's aiming too low.Today, I completed my first upper-body workout this year without once thinking about my injured shoulder.No pain.No need to scale anything back.And for the first time in months, I felt like I had much more in the tank.That's when the real challenge started.My ego wanted me to test my shoulder.Go heavier.See what I could do.But I had to remind myself...I'm not here to test my shoulder. I'm here to build it.In this episode, I explain why patience may be the most important part of rehabilitation.I also explain why constantly testing an injury creates the frustrating cycle of two steps forward and three steps backwards.But this episode is about something much bigger than shoulder rehab.It's about why we train.Because training doesn't just build strength, muscle, or flexibility.It builds patience, discipline, resilience, and confidence.It teaches you that you can set yourself a difficult goal, keep showing up, and eventually achieve it.And those lessons carry into every other part of your life.If you're dealing with an injury right now, don't judge your future by what your body can do today.Think about what could be possible 12 months from now.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 See what it's like to work with us inside UMS Online Coaching.👉 Watch our latest viral Shoulder Rehab video on YouTube.
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  Inner Circle 19 - Don't Wait. Build. 27.07.2026 3dk

  Most people believe recovery is something that simply happens with time.They wait.They hope.They tell themselves they'll get back to the gym, back to sport, or back to doing what they love once their body is "ready."But after more than twenty-five years of coaching people through injuries, I've learnt that the body doesn't reward waiting.It rewards building.In this episode, I share a conversation with someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series who had stopped bowling in cricket because of a shoulder injury. He told me he was patiently waiting for his shoulder to recover before getting back to the game he loves.My response was simple.Don't wait. Build.We'll explore why time alone doesn't rebuild strength, movement quality or load capacity, why rehabilitation is an active process rather than a passive one, and how a simple shift in mindset can completely change the way you approach recovery—and really, any long-term goal worth pursuing.If you've ever found yourself waiting for the "right time" to get healthy, return to training, or chase something that's important to you, I think this conversation will resonate.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Watch our free SLAP Tear Rehab Workout on Youtube, "The Fastest Way to Pain-Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear"👉 Learn more about working with us inside the UMS Online Coaching Program.
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  Inner Circle 18 - Don't Pause The Gym Membership 22.07.2026 4dk

  Most people think rehabilitation means stopping training.They avoid the gym.Rest more.Wait for the pain to disappear.But one conversation I had recently reminded me why that's often the biggest mistake people make.A woman working through our free 16 Part Coaching In Your Inbox series told me she'd cancelled her gym membership because she thought rehabilitation meant taking a break from training.The truth is...Rehabilitation isn't the opposite of training.Rehabilitation is training in the presence of injury.In this episode, I explain why having access to the right equipment often becomes more important after an injury, why progressive overload sometimes begins by making an exercise easier rather than harder, and why one simple coaching conversation completely changed this person's rehabilitation.If you've ever struggled with an injury—or know someone who has—I think this episode will completely change the way you think about rehabilitation.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Watch the original YouTube video hereIf you'd like us to coach you through the same 16-part Coaching In Your Inbox series I mention in this episode, you'll find a link in the YouTube description to join for free.
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  Inner Circle 17 - The Most Expensive Decision You'll Ever Make 08.07.2026 3dk

  Most people think waiting is the safe option.They tell themselves they'll start exercising when they feel stronger... join a coaching program when they're more motivated... or take the next step once they're "ready."But after more than twenty-five years of coaching people through injuries and major life changes, Rad and I have learnt something surprising.The biggest regret we hear is almost never, "I wish I'd waited longer."It's almost always..."I wish I'd started sooner."In this episode, I share an email from someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series who unintentionally revealed one of the biggest mental traps we see in rehabilitation—and in life.He told us he'd join our coaching program once his shoulder felt ready for the next step.The problem is...Your shoulder doesn't suddenly become ready.It becomes ready because you take the right next step.We'll explore the hidden cost of waiting, why your body is always adapting (whether you realise it or not), and why the perfect time to act almost never arrives.If you've ever delayed improving your health, returning to training, or making an important decision because you thought you needed to be "ready" first, I think this conversation will completely change the way you think about progress.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Watch the YouTube video: Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear👉 Learn more about what it's like to work with us
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  Inner Circle 16 - Your Shoulder Counts Everything 03.07.2026 4dk

  Most people think load management is simply about choosing the right weight in the gym.But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have found that's only part of the picture.Recently, someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series emailed us to say his shoulder was feeling much better. He'd even increased the weights on some of his rehab exercises.Then, just a few hours later, his shoulder flared up.At first, it seemed obvious that he'd progressed too quickly.But as we kept asking questions, a completely different cause emerged.He'd also started swimming again.That conversation became the perfect reminder that your shoulder doesn't separate gym training from the rest of your life. It simply experiences total load.In this episode, I explain one of my favourite analogies for understanding shoulder pain and rehabilitation: the load capacity cup.You'll learn why pain often isn't caused by the last thing you did, but by the combination of everything you've exposed your shoulder to throughout the day.More importantly, I'll explain why great rehabilitation isn't about avoiding load forever.It's about gradually increasing your shoulder's capacity so it can tolerate more training, more sport, and more of the activities you enjoy.If you've ever felt like your shoulder pain came out of nowhere, or you've been frustrated because your rehab suddenly stopped working, I think this episode will completely change the way you think about recovery.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Watch the YouTube video: Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear👉 Learn more about what it's like to work with us
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  Inner Circle 15 - Progress Was Never Meant To Be Linear 22.06.2026 7dk

  Most people assume that if they're doing the right rehab exercises, progress should look like a straight line.A little better every week.Less pain.More strength.More confidence.But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have learned that recovery rarely works that way.Some weeks you feel unstoppable.Then your shoulder flares up.The clicking returns.Your confidence disappears.And you start asking the same questions almost everyone asks:"Have I pushed too hard?""Have I set myself back?""Have I ruined everything?"This episode was inspired by the countless conversations we've had with people working through our free shoulder rehab resources, and one woman in particular whose journey reminded me that setbacks aren't usually signs of failure.More often, they're opportunities to learn.It's also a lesson that was reinforced while watching one of the most remarkable comeback stories I've seen in combat sports. A reminder that the path to any meaningful goal is rarely smooth, and that resilience is often built through the setbacks we wish we could avoid.If you've been discouraged by a flare-up, frustrated by a difficult week, or wondering whether your progress has stalled, I think you'll find this conversation reassuring.Because progress was never meant to be linear.Click play, and I'll explain what I mean.👉 ⁠Watch the SLAP Tear Rehab Video⁠ on Youtube👉 ⁠Learn More About Working With Us⁠
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  Inner Circle 14 - The Biggest Misunderstanding About Surgery 15.06.2026 8dk

  Most people think the hard part is deciding whether or not to have surgery.But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have found that's often not the hard part at all.The hard part comes afterwards.When you've done the physical therapy.You've had the surgery.You've gone through the recovery.And yet your shoulder, knee, back, or hip still doesn't feel the way you hoped it would.This episode was inspired by a conversation I've been having with a 37-year-old woman from New Jersey who found one of our SLAP tear rehab videos on YouTube.Her story highlights one of the biggest misunderstandings we see around surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery.It's a lesson that has also been reinforced by surgeons we've interviewed on our podcast, including a 22-year veteran orthopedic spine surgeon who eventually cancelled his own surgery after experiencing the benefits of our UMS training.If you're currently considering surgery, recovering from surgery, or wondering why an old injury still isn't behaving the way you'd like it to, I think you'll find this conversation valuable.Because the operation itself may not be the most important part of the recovery process.Click play and I'll explain what I mean.👉 Watch the SLAP Tear Rehab Video👉 Learn More About Working With Us
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  Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear 08.06.2026 38dk

  *** Get the program card, cheat sheet & coaching support (all) FREE ***👉 https://unitygym.com/slapSLAP tear rehab doesn’t fail because of your shoulder.It fails because of poor structure.Most shoulder rehab programs miss the real problem — weak scapular stabilisers, poor rotator cuff function, and bad exercise sequencing.In this video, I show you how to fix shoulder pain, rebuild strength, and return to training without surgery, rest, or generic physio protocols.This is a complete SLAP tear rehab workout based on elite sports physiotherapy principles — not general population rehab.You’ll learn:• The best SLAP tear exercises for fast pain relief• How to fix shoulder instability and joint “glide”• Why your shoulder still hurts months later• The correct rehab exercise order (most get this wrong)• How to rebuild strength without making your injury worse• The role of rotator cuff training and scapular control• How to manage load and avoid flare-ups• When surgery is NOT requiredThis program is designed for:✔ Labrum tear recovery✔ Shoulder pain from lifting✔ SLAP tear rehab without surgery✔ Rotator cuff weakness✔ Shoulder instability and clicking✔ Returning to gym training safelyIf you’ve tried physio, random YouTube rehab, or rest — and nothing worked — this will show you why.#slaptear #shoulderpain 0:00 Intro1:32 What a SLAP tear is4:15 Why your shoulder hurts months or years later6:45 Why most rehab programs fail8:04 The problem with YouTube13:47 The problem with surgery15:37 SLAP tear rehab workout structure16:41 SLAP tear rehab workout tutorials22:53 5 Key pillars of effective SLAP tear rehab23:37 Structural balance24:19 Technique optimisation24:44 Load management28:07 Progressive overload for a SLAP tear29:59 Program adaptability
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  Inner Circle 13 - What Grace's Recovery Teaches Us 01.06.2026 6dk

  On March 1st, 2025, one of our online coaching members suffered a SLAP tear in her shoulder.Seven months later, she was standing on the podium at the Central American Championships with three medals around her neck.Most people hear a story like that and assume it's about rehab.But it isn't.It's about something much bigger.In this episode, I break down why Gracie's recovery story resonated with so many people, the mistake most athletes make when recovering from injury, and why being pain-free is very different from being performance-ready.If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to keep training while recovering from an injury, this conversation is for you.If you want to know more about what it's like to work with us, 👉 click this link here.
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  Inner Circle 12: Training In The Presence Of Injury 25.05.2026 4dk

  Here's what that looks like ...The very first Monday of January, I started the year about as badly as you can.I’d finished the previous year pressing 75kg for 5×5 behind the neck.I’d had a couple of weeks away from heavy training.I came back thinking I’d be sensible and regress to 65kg.But I rushed.I was impatient.Hungover from New Year’s Eve.I ignored how my shoulder was feeling.And I paid for it.A couple of weeks later I got the MRI.👉 Click here to learn more about working with us
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  Inner Circle 11 - Why MRI Results Can Mislead Lifters 18.05.2026 2dk

  The Difference Between Damage And DysfunctionA viewer commented on our SLAP tear rehab video asking whether the program would also work for other shoulder injuries besides a SLAP tear.And honestly, that question gets right to the heart of how we approach rehabilitation.Because in many cases…yes.The principles still apply.Most people assume that if a shoulder has structural damage, the only real solution is to surgically “fix” the damaged tissue.But over the years, we’ve seen many people regain full shoulder function without surgically repairing the labrum itself.That’s a really important distinction.The MRI may still show the tear years later.💌Join our email list to get these delivered to your inbox.👉 See what it's like to work with us: Watch this short video👉 ⁠Learn more about the UMS system⁠ that has empowered 1,800+ adults to fix their injuries, break through plateaus, and achieve a level of physical performance beyond their years.
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  Inner Circle 10 - This Might Upset Some Physios 13.05.2026 3dk

  Watch the video everyone's talking about here:▶️ Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP TearRad and I make a pretty strong distinction between two very different rehabilitation models.The first is general population physiotherapy.The second is sports physiotherapy.That’s a really important distinction.Most lifters don’t realize these are often completely different approaches.General population rehab is usually designed around helping people return to basic daily function.Can you get dressed without pain?Can you lift your arm overhead?Can you get through the day comfortably?And to be clear…There’s absolutely a place for that.But the problem is that serious lifters often get treated using the same framework designed for people who don’t train very hard, don’t place high physical demands on their body, and often don’t fully follow through with rehab anyway.That’s where things start to break down.👉 See What It’s Like to Work With UsWe've helped 1800+ adults train through injuries, chronic pain, and frustrating plateaus to transform their bodies. This Youtube channel video shows the exact system we use.👉 Apply for UMS Online CoachingWe're about to open up limited spots. We weclome 8 new members each month. Apply now to kickstart your UMS training journey!
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  Inner Circle: SLAP Tear Rehab Video 11.05.2026 5dk

  👉 Watch: Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP TearSLAP tear rehab doesn’t fail because of your shoulder.It fails because of poor structure.Most shoulder rehab programs miss the real problem — weak scapular stabilisers, poor rotator cuff function, and bad exercise sequencing.In this video, I show you how to fix shoulder pain, rebuild strength, and return to training without surgery, rest, or generic physio protocols.This is a complete SLAP tear rehab workout based on elite sports physiotherapy principles — not general population rehab.You’ll learn:The best SLAP tear exercises for fast pain reliefHow to fix shoulder instability and joint “glide”Why your shoulder still hurts months laterThe correct rehab exercise order (most get this wrong)How to rebuild strength without making your injury worseThe role of rotator cuff training and scapular controlHow to manage load and avoid flare-upsWhen surgery is NOT requiredThis program is designed for:✔ Labrum tear recovery✔ Shoulder pain from lifting✔ SLAP tear rehab without surgery✔ Rotator cuff weakness✔ Shoulder instability and clicking✔ Returning to gym training safelyIf you’ve tried physio, random YouTube rehab, or rest — and nothing worked — this will show you why.👉 See What It’s Like to Work With Us We've helped 1800+ adults train through injuries, chronic pain, and frustrating plateaus to transform their bodies. This Youtube channel video shows the exact system we use.👉 Apply for UMS Online Coaching We're about to open up limited spots. We welcome 8 new members each month. Click the link and watch the short presentation video to learn more about joining.
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  Inner Circle: Are Dips & BTH Press Too Risky? 04.05.2026 5dk

  Although important, mobility isn't always the first priority inside UMS.Stability is often the first step towards a healthy joint, or a successful injury rehab. Especially when rehabbing the shoulder joint after something like a rotator cuff, labrum, or SLAP tear.Here's an example of where this can be a big issue that heavily impacts how Rad and I prescribe exercises for our clients.Last week a client asked when dips and behind-the-head shoulder presses would be introduced to his program.He’s been working through a shoulder rehab phase after a SLAP tear, and those two movements hadn’t appeared yet.That’s a pretty common question. Because many of our clients have a high achieving strength training, or athletic background.Most assume those exercises have been avoided because we think they’re “risky.”But that’s not really the issue.👉 See What It’s Like to Work With Us We've helped 1800+ adults train through injuries, chronic pain, and frustrating plateaus to transform their bodies. This video shows the exact system we use.👉Apply for UMS Online Coaching We're about to open up limited spots. We welcome 8 new members each month. Apply now to kickstart your UMS training journey!
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  Why Strength & Flexibility Integration Works Better 27.04.2026 4dk

  Rad and I were looking at a program from one of our Inner Circle subscribers — Dan, 36, from South Wales, UK.To be honest, this was one of the best programs we’ve reviewed in a long time.For the first time, we saw a clear focus on structural balance. That’s extremely rare at this stage.But there was one problem.He was trying to fit too much into a 60–70-minute session.And the biggest inefficiency?He was leaving all his stretching until the end.Most lifters assume that’s the right way to do it.Lift first. Stretch after.But there are two big problems with that approach. Allow me to explain ...👉 If you would like to submit your program subscribe to our email list here.👉 If you'd like to know what it's like to work with us inside UMS Online Coaching watch this 6-minute video.
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  Why Structural Balance Becomes Critical 22.04.2026 4dk

  In my last episode, I shared why I felt let down by the new ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training (2026).Not because it was wrong.But because it didn’t really help people like you (and me).Today, I want to show you what it completely missed.And why this matters far more than the program you follow.