When 2011 began, I had one burning ambition: To compete on stage and showcase the hard work I put into my life on a daily basis.

In my experience, what you do with an injury in the first half hour can make a huge difference to how long you will be out of action, and whether you find yourself with recurring problems later on.

For the vast majority of gym members the idea of increasing metabolic rate is something that ticks most of their physique boxes