Walk or Run? Cut Carbs or Fat?

I often get asked binary questions on all sorts of topics. I’m notoriously hard to pin down to one black or white answer, like when I was on the BBC 1 Breakfast show (see below). This is mainly because most questions have nuance to them. Here are some common topics I...

VO2 Max

I had someone contact me around improving their VO2 max, which made me realise I hadn’t got an article on it despite my recent posts on aerobic training methods, mitochondria and zone 2 training. What is VO2 & Why Does It Even Matter? The maximum volume of...

You vs Your Body & Behaviours

I read section one from my book over the weekend and wanted to share a short extract that always seems to hit home with clients. It’s about understanding who’s really running the show when it comes to your health, fitness and habits. It is essential to understand the...

Best You Tube videos in 2025

I was in Istanbul this weekend and was sorting through my You Tube playlists while waiting in the airport. The internet can drain your time watching aimless videos for hours, but it can also educate and transform your results in one or more areas of your life. Below...

Zone 2 Training

I spent a week in Barcelona at the end of August so decided to use the free time out there to put in a good amount of running. I ran 20km on each of the first four days of the holiday, giving me 100km for the 7 day period. It was fun enough exploring a new place,...