Research shows that muscle mass and strength gradually decline with age, a process known as sarcopenia. This usually begins slowly from around the age of 30–40 and then accelerates more rapidly from around 60 onwards. The good news is that muscle loss is far more...

We have got to March, where gym attendance starts to drop and the New Year enthusiasm begins to fade. For me, I am stepping things up as I am extra motivated after a personal best time in Hyrox last week. As most people do not share my love and obsession for exercise,...

Last week both Lent and Ramadan started. While they come from very different backgrounds and mean different things to the people who observe them, there is something within both that links strongly to health and fitness. That is the act of deliberately changing...

You may have seen the reports last month about a new study on how quickly people regain body fat after losing it. The research focused on comparing what happens when people do it on their own, via behaviour based programmes or using medications & jabs to get...

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 familiar with the classic food pyramid which tells...

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 overall progress. Here are the best methods for most...

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 everything at once. Five training sessions a...

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 and gradually builds your effort over a couple of...

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 be of help - Check Overall Intake - Before look...

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 start of the year it’s important to think ahead...

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 are a few things you can do to ensure you still...

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 was a great experience, what really made an impact...