AdvanceU: Where Personal Training, Physiotherapy & Nutrition Meet

19/09/2026

Muscle and tendon don’t recover or need to be loaded in the same way. 👀🦵
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💪 Muscle: commonly 6–12 reps at ~60–80% 1RM, with progression often coming through more training volume (sets and reps), while maintaining an appropriate load.

🦵Tendon: tends to be more intensity-dependent, often progressing towards 70–85% 1RM, increasing the load while repetitions gradually come down and overall volume is kept more controlled.

⏱️ And the timelines can differ too:
- Muscle injuries: roughly 1–8 weeks, depending on grade and severity.
- Tendon involvement: anywhere from 6–12+ weeks and sometimes considerably longer.

That gap matters. Someone may feel better and regain muscle function before the tendon has rebuilt enough capacity for higher loads and speed.
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That’s why at AdvanceU, we place a major focus on exercise prescription, choosing the right volume, intensity and progression for the tissue being rehabilitated. Application is key!
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📌 Timelines shown are indicative examples only. Recovery varies according to injury type, grade, severity, tissue involved and individual response.

Don’t just become pain-free. Rebuild the capacity to perform.💪⚡

Part 3 we dive deeper into performance related principles 💥
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performance

16/09/2026

Are you making this common rehabilitation mistake? 🧠👇
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Muscle and tendon adapt at different rates, so rehabilitation is about applying the right load, at the right time, for the right tissue.
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And once the goal shifts from recovery to building muscle, the game changes again, training volume becomes a much bigger driver. 💪

Rehab builds capacity. Training builds beyond it.
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Stay tuned for Part 2, where Luke breaks down exactly how to apply training volume specifically for Muscles & Tendons and Part 3 how volume changes for performance based goals such as building muscle.
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📍 AdvanceU | Physiotherapy • Nutrition • Performance
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23/08/2026

PERIOD CRAVINGS PART 3: HOW TO BEAT PERIOD CRAVINGS 🍫✨

Ever feel like your appetite goes into hyperdrive right before or during your period? In Parts 1 & 2, we talked about why your metabolism spikes and why those cravings hit so hard.

Now, let’s talk solutions! 🧠💡

Instead of fighting your body, you can naturally boost your serotonin (the “feel-good” hormone that drops during your cycle) by tweaking your plate:

Carbs (~55%): Stick to complex, slow-digesting carbs like potatoes, rice, and whole grains to keep energy stable without blood sugar crashes 🥔🌾

Healthy Fats (~25%): Add a drizzle of olive oil, avocado, or nuts to keep you full and satisfied 🥑🥑

Protein (~20%): Include modest portions of quality protein to protect muscle and curb hunger 🍗🫘

When you nourish your body with the right macronutrient balance, you naturally boost serotonin levels and put an end to uncontrollable sugar cravings! 🙌

Save this post for your next cycle, and drop a “SAVED” in the comments if you’re trying this! ⬇️👇
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05/08/2026

PERIOD CRAVINGS?

Ever wondered why your food cravings spike during that time of the month? 🍫

It’s not just in your head your body is actually burning 10% to 20% more calories, and your metabolism is working overtime!

Before you beat yourself up over those late night snacks, stay tuned to our upcoming reels to see what’s really happening behind the scenes. 🤫✨

Drop a “ME” below👇in the comment section, if you relate, and keep updated for our upcoming suggestions!
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27/07/2026

Behind every PR is a solid recovery plan. 📊💆‍♂️
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At the recent Club Attempt Event, our team provided specialized support to keep HYROX athletes performing at their peak and recovering like pros:

⚡️ Pre-Race Stimulating Massage: Activating muscles & priming the nervous system.

🩹 Kinesio Taping: Supporting joints and enhancing movement efficiency.

🧊 Post-Race Recovery & Physio: Reducing fatigue, relieving muscle tightness, sports nutrition advice and speeding up recovery.
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Shoutout to all the athletes who pushed their limits! 🏆

Drop a ⚡️ below if you’re ready to optimize your recovery for your next race!
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02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Understanding the crucial role of energy balance is key when making changes to your body composition!

01/04/2026

Ex*****on is the only “Biohack” that actually works. ⚡️🦾
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When PT Celine () came to us with a chronic knee injury, she’d already cycled through the “fancy” gadgets and tech promising a quick fix. The result? Zero progress. 📉
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The truth? Research is clear, tech is just a tool, not a cure. 🛠️
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We stripped away the noise and got back to the fundamentals: Correct, Progressive, and Personalised Exercise Therapy combined with strength & conditioning principles.
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We didn’t just give her a list of movements; we obsessed over the EX*****ON. 🎯
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When you bridge the gap between “just moving” and moving with intent, the results are undeniable. -
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Today, Celine a fellow fitness professional is back on the field, competing pain-free and leveling up every day and is only getting starter.🏆🔥
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Don’t look for magic gadgets. Start mastering the movement. 🧠✨
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If you want to perform at your peak, trust the science of exercise therapy, movement and ex*****on first and foremost
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*****onIsKey

13/03/2026

Proud to start this journey working with the incredibly talented Kevin Borg 💥

Looking forward to supporting Kevin through training, recovery, and performance, helping him prepare for his marathon challenge and upcoming concerts.

Excited for what’s ahead. Let’s get to work 💪
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BONĠU ✨ Good Morning EveryBody 🤩✨ I Am Sooo Happy to Present Roderick Schembri a new member of our team who will look after me as a Coach, Physio and Nutritionist. I am an unpredictable artist where I can just jump down from a high stage without realising how high it actually was 😂 and for that I need to be in the best shape all the time. That is where Roderick will come in to guide me in the best way possible. Welcome To Our Kevin Borg Team Roderick and his team at https://advancephysiomalta.com/ 🤩✨