Upper Crossed Syndrome [Case Study - Alec]

Upper Crossed Syndrome is a muscle imbalance usually as a result of poor posture, which is common in a sedentary lifestyle. Here’s what Alec Morrison did to help fix it over 6 weeks.

Longevity with Carsten Waterworth

Join us as we learn about Carsten’s journey through recovering from a car crash as well as movement, manual therapy, and longevity.

'From Sick, To Stuck, To Success' with Sam High

Join us as we learn about Sam's personal journey from kidney failure, barely existing while on dialysis, to living a meaningful life.

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Nutrition with Grace Humphreys

It’s not about counting numbers or short fixes! Join us as Grace teaches us how to take care of our nutrition (taioranga) without losing our sanity and how to improve it for the long term.

Ben Means, Upcoming PT of the Year (Finalist)

Join us as we learn about how Ben got into the world of personal training, why he’s so driven about it, and we also answer some of your questions that you asked us on our Instagram!

PodcastLaurent PangNovember 30, 2018ONI, Gym Wellington, Podcast, Ben Means, Laurent Pang, Personal Trainer, Personal TrainingComment

Mental Health (and how to improve it) with Haris Butt

Join us as we delve into self efficacy, understanding our thoughts & emotions, and how to implement a 4 step guide to managing 'bad' moments.

PodcastLaurent PangNovember 27, 2018ONI LTDMental Health, Wellness, ONI, Gym Wellington, Personal Trainer, Psychology, Hauora, PodcastComment

Team ONI Tries Pole

This time we tried Pole with coach Mish (who is an amazing Pole Athlete). The fundamentals of movement and position carry over of course, but the specifics were so interesting to see, analyse, and learn as coaches and movement enthusiasts.

Video, BlogLaurent PangNovember 12, 2018ONI, Movement, Mobility, Pole, Pole Dance, Dance, Michelle Go, Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Physio, Learning, Gym Wellington, Gym, Fitness, Training, EmpowerComment

3 Exercises for Thoracic Mobility

If your thoracic spine (mid-back) is stiff, then compensations can happen in other areas like your lower back or neck. These exercises will help unlock your spine and give you more control over it's movements.

Upper Crossed Syndrome [CASE STUDY]

Upper Crossed Syndrome (or UCS) is a muscle imbalance usually as a result of poor posture, which is common in a sedentary lifestyle.

Back Pain and Posture [Case Study]

Typically mechanical back pain arises from adopting poor posture for extended periods of time, poorly designed seating, or incorrect bending and lifting technique.

Glute Strength For Back Pain

Here are 3 variations to the typical ‘Hip Thrust’ (or Glute Bridge) we often prescribe to our clients who are recovering from back pain.

Back Pain In Youth

The research revealed that physical work and long-lasting sedentary position were the main situations in which back pain occurred.

BlogLaurent PangSeptember 24, 2018ONIBack Pain, Youth, Back tightness, Stiffness, Tension, posture, Movement, Sedentary, Pain, Prevention, InjuryComment

Best Way To Lose Fat?

Fatloss can get complicated. There are so many options out there when losing weight and so there are so many conflicting opinions about which is the best exercise style.

BlogLaurent PangSeptember 13, 2018ONIFatloss, Weightloss, Tone, Cardio, HIIT, High Intensity, Losing Fat, Working out, Training, Gym Wellington, Personal TrainerComment

Steve Adams Visits ONI

Steven Adams visits ONI in Wellington

Blog, VideoLaurent PangSeptember 11, 2018ONISteve Adams, ONI, Gym Wellington, Posture, Movement, Mobility, Rehab, Prehab, NBA, Basketball, Training, Personal Training, Physio, Massage TherapyComment

Winged Scapula and Shoulder Pain [Case Study]

Our case study presented with a winged scapula on his right side along with pain on the same side. The pain has been described as "achy" along the front of the shoulder deltoid area, "generally uncomfortable", and "crunchy".