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

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?

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?

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

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

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...