You may have seen a few articles recently about the release of the new food pyramid by the USA health department. So, what does it actually mean for you in real life? The Old Pyramid and The Plate - Most people are...

Assuming you have some sort of fitness goals then you should be tracking progress with some sort of measurement data. This does not need to be too deep but if you have nothing then it will certainly undermine your...

Many mistakes are made each January as people embark on new actions, fitness drives and big plans. Some of the main ones I see year after year are below. Going Out Too Hard - January motivation is high so you try to do...

Most people have heard of the Couch to 5km running programme, which has helped millions of people start jogging. It works not because of some magical techniques within it but because it treats you like a real person...

We are into the New Year and many people are on a new food regime or fitness plan that has them feeling hungry. Outside of powering through with willpower and motivation what can you do to beat it? The following should...

We are back... 2026 is upon us and whether you like it or not, January has more people making an effort with their health & fitness than at any other time of the year. Here are some things to consider -   At the...

We are very close to Christmas week and for most two weeks of holidays, or at least a more relaxed work schedule. This is traditionally the worst weeks of the year for all things health & fitness. However, there...

Last week I went through some Q &A, this week some thoughts on elite youth sports and fitness events.  Youth Sports -  I went to Madrid for a Hyrox two weeks ago and did a tour of the Bernabeu football stadium. It...

This week I include some questions and answers from clients over the last couple of weeks. This includes the issue of judging muscle gain during a bulk, knowing how much to move and stopping a period of bad eating: ...

This week is Thanksgiving over in the USA, which is great for me as American football is my favourite sport so you have games on a Thursday. While I do not entirely understand the tradition, it is roughly about giving...

This year the Christmas decorations seem to have set a new record for the earliest they have been put up. While I cannot say I feel at all festive I have seen over the years that people who started a fitness drive...

Muscle maintenance is one of the hot topics in fitness right now due to various doctors stressing its importance during the menopause, alongside numerous studies showing how weight loss jabs are causing significant...