If you’re training for HYROX, there’s a good chance you’re going to spend quite a bit of time on the SkiErg. It’s the first functional
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Sweeteners are one of those subjects where nutrition can become unnecessarily complicated. Depending on what you read online, artificial sweeteners are either a brilliant way
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What is SkinnyTok? If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok in the last year you’ll probably have seen the term, even if you can’t quite place
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Maybe you’re away for a week and there’s no gym anywhere near the hotel. Maybe your usual box is a forty minute drive and you
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1200 calories is a figure I come across surprisingly often as an online weight loss coach, particularly when I start working with female clients. I’ll
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A few weeks ago, Steven Bartlett found himself at the centre of a social media debate after talking about what happened when he drank three
As a weight loss coach and personal trainer, one of the biggest mistakes I see people make is comparing their body to somebody else’s too
When people talk about warming up for HYROX – whether that is on race day, training or a SIM – I think a lot of
When most people first think about hiring an online personal trainer, they are not entirely sure what they are buying. Is it just a PDF
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The fitness and diet industry can sometimes make you feel like getting fit or losing weight needs to become your entire identity. Every meal tracked
One of the most common things I see with HYROX, and my other sports event coaching clients in different sports as well, is people training
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One of the biggest mistakes people make with weight loss is assuming there is one perfect approach that works for everybody. There is not. Some
Peptides have become one of those topics that seem to have appeared everywhere at once. A few years ago they barely featured in mainstream conversations
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What Is the Arrival Fallacy? The arrival fallacy is the belief that you will feel better, happier or more settled once you reach a specific
I posted last year about whether caffeine helps you lose weight. But does it also help you in the gym? Many people use caffeine before
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What Is a Body Recomp? Body recomposition is the process of losing body fat while building or maintaining muscle at the same time. At first
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Carb cycling has become more popular and a lot of people now ask me when I am coaching for running and cycling, and also when
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I work with a range of clients. Most are weight loss coaching clients, but I also work with people who want to get fitter, build
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If you work with an online weight loss coach or online personal trainer like me, regular check-in calls are often part of the process. They
Since the start of the year, I’ve seen a lot of posts doing the rounds again saying that once you’re over 50, you should only
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Intermittent fasting for weight loss works for some people because it shortens the eating window, which often reduces overall calorie intake without obsessively tracking everything.
Hormones get talked about a lot in the weight loss world. You hear phrases like hormone imbalance, slow metabolism, fat storing mode and broken hormones.
Gym injuries are fairly common, but the good news is that most of them are avoidable. They usually happen because someone jumps ahead of where
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Most people have heard phrases like fat burning zone, fuel your training or carb loading, but very few people understand what these things actually mean.
HYROX is a brilliant mix of running and functional strength. I went along to the HYROX at the ExCel in London in December last year,
Building muscle does not have to be complicated. You do not need to train like a bodybuilder, follow extreme routines or live on chicken and
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I’m a terrible over-thinker at times. It’s something I work on… a lot! Do you feel like you know a lot about weight loss and
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Indoor training becomes a lifeline once the dark evenings arrive and the winter weather hits motivation. Many runners head for the treadmill and many cyclists
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Glycogen and glucagon sound almost identical, which is why some people mix them up. They are completely different things. One is a stored form of
Many people still think of fat loss as a cardio only game. If you want to lose weight, you run, cycle or bash away on
Many people want help with their health or weight, but they are unsure who to turn to. Some search for a dietitian, others look for
We are surrounded by messages about progress. Everywhere you look, there is talk of pushing harder, smashing goals, and staying motivated. On social media, people
Many runners think the only way to get quicker is to run more. It sounds logical. More miles should mean more fitness and better times.
Most cyclists want to ride faster and feel stronger on hills. It is a common goal whether you are training for events, riding with friends,
Bodyweight training is useful for people who want a simple, flexible way to build strength. Some use it when they are short on time, others
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The clocks are about to change, the evenings are drawing in, and the weather is getting colder. For many people this is the time of
Can you lose weight and still perform well when training for a race or event? It is a question many runners and cyclists quietly wonder
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Appraisal theory is a way of understanding how our thoughts shape our emotional reactions and behaviour. In simple terms, it is about how we interpret
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Testosterone is something that seems to come up more often in conversations now with male weight loss coach and online personal training clients than it
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VO2 max is one of those terms you might have heard bandied about in conversations around fitness training or sports performance coaching, especially if you’re
What is shocking the body or muscle? Can you really confuse a muscle into growing faster? The idea of muscle confusion has been around for
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How does ADHD affect hunger and fitness, and why does it sometimes lead to challenges with eating or exercise routines? Not everyone with ADHD experiences
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A sedentary athlete is someone who trains hard but spends most of the day sitting still. You might run, cycle, or smash big training sessions,
Worried about regaining weight after stopping GLP-1 injections like Wegovy, Ozempic or Mounjaro? You’re not alone. Many people find losing weight on these medications is
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Steps and walking is something I get asked about all the time within my work as an online weight loss accountability coach. I’ve lost weight
Can you really improve your sleep, or is it just something that happens?Yes, you absolutely can improve your sleep. Better sleep is not just about
Functional fitness is more than just a trend or a buzzword you might have seen on social media. It’s a way of training that focuses
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro do not directly improve sports performance, even though they are becoming popular among some athletes and gym-goers for
Yes, deload weeks can be necessary, but not for everyone and not all the time. A deload is a short period where you ease off
Can walking help with losing weight? Yes, it absolutely can, and for a lot of people, it’s the most accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable way to
