SUMMARY - Helping someone you love become healthier can be difficult because advice and encouragement can easily feel like nagging. The most effective approach is usually to meet the person where they are, understand what is stopping them, make change feel small and...

One of the biggest barriers to improving your health & fitness is simply not believing you can actually do it. This is understandable. If you have tried to lose weight ten times, repeatedly started and stopped exercising or spent years trying to improve your...

No newsletters for the last two weeks as I went all in on writing my next book. In 10 action packed days I managed to get the first draft done, so it is on course to be out for Christmas. Add it to your santa wish list!  A few weeks back I wrote about different ways...

Summary - Walking is not just one activity. Different types of walking have different benefits depending on your goals. This article explains the difference between daily step walking, fitness walking, social walking, treadmill desk walking and trekking. It also...

One of the biggest changes I have seen in clients over the years is not just becoming fitter, it is changing the way they think about exercise. Most people carry around a collection of beliefs that make exercise feel much harder than it needs to be. They think they...

This article explains the basics of carbohydrates, including what they are, the different types of carbohydrates, Glycaemic Index (GI), Glycaemic Load (GL), general carbohydrate requirements, low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, carbohydrates and fat loss, and the...

It has been a while since I covered some of the latest health and fitness research, so I thought I would round up a few studies and reports that caught my attention recently. As always, one study rarely changes everything, but over time they help build a bigger...

These workouts are designed to be a simple, easy daily routine which will integrate resistance training in your lifestyle long term. The workouts may be short, but the accumulation of daily effort produces a big benefit over time. As there is no warm up I would...

Most people think motivation is a powerful feeling that appears before action. In reality, motivation is something you create by directing your attention, reducing demotivating thoughts and learning to persuade yourself to take small actions consistently. It is time...

Health & Fitness First Aid Kit - Practical Tools For When Life Gets In The Way. I created this tool kit to help you take the next step on your fitness journey. Most people don't fail because they lack information, they fail because life gets in the way. It could...

Summary Many people use affirmations to try and change their behaviour, but simple positive statements often fail because the brain immediately produces counter arguments. A more effective approach is to use language that reflects your current reality, while also...

Most people worry about not drinking enough water. However, I regularly see clients drinking far more than they need. While dehydration can cause problems, excessive water intake may also affect hunger, energy levels and quality of life. Here is how to tell if you are...