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Posture proof: why strength protects your posture
You’ve probably been told to “sit up straight” or “stop slouching before you end up with a hunchback.” Maybe you’ve also heard that standing tall makes you look more confident. Posture has long been linked with health, confidence, and appearance. But how much does it...
It’s Not Just Bros Who Need Big Biceps, You Do Too
Big arms have long been one of the poster children of fitness. For decades, the image of “getting in shape” was tied closely to bodybuilding culture, where big biceps often symbolised strength, athleticism, and effort in the gym. More recently, fitness culture has...
Exercise Myths: Move more and eat less to lose weight?
Weight loss advice often gets reduced to a simple phrase: eat less and move more. While technically correct, this advice is incomplete. Humans do not behave like simple calorie calculators. Our biology, environment, and behaviour all influence how much we eat and...
Do you need to be a Hybrid Athlete?
Hybrid athletes are all the rage, according to my very accurate population cross section - Instagram. It won’t take long scrolling to see “fitfluencers” discussing how blending running and lifting is the secret to maximising results. For those wanting to take it...
Resolve to have a Healthy New Year
The New Year isn’t just a date on a calendar, it’s symbolic of two things: changing the old and looking towards the new. Without a doubt, when people reflect on their own lives and yearn for change, improving health is at the forefront. With the noise that comes from...
Being Healthy Is About Being Consistent, Not Extreme
You’ve heard the phrase: “fail to plan, plan to fail.” That being said, as we move into the silly season and look ahead to New Year’s Resolutions on the horizon, it’s important we consider how goal setting is framed and whether or not strategies that weren’t so...
The Secret to Effective Training: Autoregulation
Sometimes you feel like you're on top of the world. Others, not so much. Training is most effective when the difficulty of your workout matches your ability on the day. This means you need a tool to measure your readiness. Enter Autoregulation. Rather than forcing...
How Reducing body Fat Can Improve Your Health
The human body is remarkable. When food is scarce, it uses energy stored in adipose cells. These cells store fat but also help insulate the body, cushion organs, and release hormones that regulate appetite, metabolism, and inflammation. Adipose tissue sits mostly...
Our Guide to Stronger, Healthier Shoulders
Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints in both athletes and everyday gym-goers. From rotator cuff irritation to osteoarthritis, shoulder issues can limit your ability to reach overhead, press weight, or even perform daily tasks. Although it's the easy way...
Scrap lengthening and toning, focus on being a stronger you
Let's debunk some fitness myths. Despite popular claims, you can’t “lengthen” or “tone” your muscles. For example, a common Pilates claim is that sessions are 'designed to lengthen and tone your muscles while increasing balance and stability.' First, the length of a...
Get strong enough to do your first ever chin-up
Chin-ups look awesome, don’t they? Maybe you were inspired by Sly’s one-arm pull-ups in Rocky II or Linda Hamilton’s gritty set in Terminator II. Both are iconic examples of this strength feat, one that’s firmly embedded in pop culture. Whether it’s about looking...
Three exercise myths stopping you from making gains
Social media can be both a blessing and a curse. Whether misleading by accident or design, not all health and fitness advice online is accurate. Staying sharp to common myths can help you avoid pitfalls that stall progress. We also believe that having a basic...