After a bit of a hiatus, the Tokyo Living Podcast is back. On this episode Sam chats with Devon Fan Anselen, the strength and conditioning coach for Japan Cricket. We discuss his background in the profession, how he came into his role in Japan, and the growth of the sport in this country. https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tokyo-living-podcast-118-cricket-japan-strength-and-conditioning-coach-devon-van-onselen https://youtu.be/ji15YI1TDuA

Stretching before exercise has long been considered a key part of warming up. However, more recent research has led to some confusion around whether static stretching is helpful or potentially detrimental to performance. So where does the evidence currently stand? Does Static Stretching Reduce Performance? Research suggests that prolonged static stretching can temporarily reduce force output in the muscle being stretched. This means that if you perform long hold stretches immediately before...

The concept of Kaizen , a Japanese term meaning continuous improvement, is widely applied across many industries in Japan. At its core, it reflects the idea that small, consistent improvements over time lead to meaningful long term progress. At Club 360, this is a philosophy we aim to apply not only to our clients’ rehabilitation and performance, but also to our own development as practitioners. Each week, our team meets to review case studies, discuss treatment approaches, and share new...