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Biology Doesn’t Clock In at Nine and Out at Five
Corporates talk endlessly about employee wellbeing but rarely touch the one lever tied directly to biology: when people are actually asked to work. Here's what sleep chronotypes reveal about productivity, and why almost nobody's using that information yet.
22 hours ago10 min read


Holiday Mode, Not Off Mode
Ten days on the road in Spain taught me more about staying healthy on holiday than any pre-trip prep ever could. No gym, no fixed routine, no problem. Here's what actually worked, and why "beach ready" needs to be retired for good.
22 hours ago10 min read


My Sleep Stack: A Work in Progress
Twenty-five years of training hasn't made me a great sleeper. Here's everything I've actually tried, magnesium, blackout blinds, kiwis (yes, really), and the honest, ongoing mess of trying to get better at something my body doesn't always cooperate with.
Aug 2115 min read


Twenty-five years in and still wearing the same Levi´s
I still fit the jeans I bought in my twenties. That part's not very interesting. What it took to stay that way for twenty-five years is and it comes down to one thing: consistency.
Jul 2913 min read


What I Wish I'd Known at 30: Fitness Lessons from 25 Years in the Game
I spent my best building years on cardio, chasing a result that kind of training was never going to give me. Twenty-five years on, here is everything I wish someone had told me at thirty.
Jul 115 min read


Four Stations, Thirty Minutes: Inside a High-Tech Longevity Circuit
Four stations, thirty minutes, one sceptic. My honest verdict on London's high-tech longevity circuit, from the −85°C cryochamber to red light therapy, and the least flashy station that quietly won me over.
Jul 16 min read


Unlocking the Bar Muscle-Up: Three Years, One Band, and One Cue That Changed Everything
Three years. Multiple PTs. A week in Tenerife. Hundreds of attempts that went nowhere. The bar muscle-up is not a strength problem, it is a skill problem. And closing that gap took longer, and taught me more, than I ever expected. This is the honest account of the chase, the setbacks, the band that never quite disappeared, and the one coaching cue that finally changed everything.
Jun 98 min read


The Supplement Edit: Cutting Through the Noise.
The wellness space is very good at making everything sound essential. This is my honest edit of what actually belongs in a health stack, what the science supports, and what I would quietly put back on the shelf.
May 165 min read


Evolve or Get Caught: What MMA Taught Me About Ageing, Skills and Staying in the Fight
The UFC Octagon is brutally honest about one thing: you cannot hide your gaps in there. Neither can the gym. And for those of us navigating fitness, skill acquisition and an ageing body after 40, that honesty might be exactly what we need.
May 166 min read


Working Hard in the Wrong Direction: The Cardio Trap Nobody Warns You About
I was doing 10 to 12 group fitness classes a week and the results were going backwards. Here's what I finally learned about why more isn't always better and what changed when I stopped chasing volume and started chasing progress.
May 23 min read


Not There Yet: CrossFit's Steepest Climbs
Four years in and CrossFit still has movements that stop me in my tracks. Not because I haven't put in the work. Because some skills don't care how fit you are. They demand something different entirely. This is the honest account of seven of the steepest climbs in the sport, where I sit with each of them, and what I am still figuring out.
May 210 min read


From Foot Locks to Free Climb: Doing Hard Things When Life Isn't Perfect
About a year ago, I learned how to climb a rope. As an adult. No PE nostalgia. Just me, a length of rough rope, and some very bruised shins. I started with the mechanics of the J-hook and the S-wrap. These foot locks are the "efficiency hacks" of the rope; they allow your legs to do the heavy lifting while your upper body guides the way. When it clicks, it feels simple: wedge, stand tall, slide the hands, repeat. But then there is the legless climb with no borrowed leverage.
Apr 142 min read


The Longest Warm-Up: Your First Year in the Box
The whiteboard does not care who you are. But one day, it will feel like yours. The whiteboard does not care who you are. It does not care how many years you have been training, how many classes you have taken, or how comfortable you are with a barbell. On your first day in a CrossFit box, you walk in, you look at the whiteboard, and there is a reasonable chance you will not recognise half of what is written on it. WOD. AMRAP. Wall balls. Kipping. The language alone is enough
Apr 1411 min read


From Strength to Skill: When Working Harder Stops Working
I thought I knew the basics until I realized you can’t deadlift your way through a snatch problem. Your foundations are not your ceiling, but true growth requires the willingness to be a beginner again. Learn how to translate raw strength into coordinated skill across your fitness, your work, and your life. It is time to stop pulling harder and start evolving the way you move.
Apr 14 min read


The Veteran Rookie
I came to CrossFit later in life with years of fitness behind me. Experienced enough to hold my own. Rookie enough to get humbled every single session. This is what that feels like.
Apr 16 min read


Forget Artificial Intelligence: Why "Aging Intelligence" is the New Standard for Women 40+
Aging Intelligence is the new fitness standard for women 40+, reframing how we approach perimenopause and menopause through strength training, bone health, and smarter cardio.
Mar 234 min read


Your Gut Is Talking. Are You Listening?
Trust your gut” is more than a metaphor, it’s a biological mandate. From the specific foods that fuel your microbiome to the dietary habits that actually work, here is what I’ve learned about repairing your gut health to boost your energy, clarity, and long-term wellbeing.
Mar 126 min read


The End of "Light Touch" Wellness: A Corporate Case Study in Precision Health
Fruit bowls and generic webinars aren't enough when you're pushing for peak performance. This case study reveals how a precision health strategy in a high-pressure environment proved that real "duty of care" is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Mar 94 min read


Are You in the Perfect Fitness Marriage? How to Know When It's Time to Evolve Your Fitness Routine
Is your workout routine still serving you, or are you just going through the motions? Learn how to recognize when your training needs to evolve and how to build a strategic, long-term partnership with your fitness that grows as you do.
Mar 24 min read


The Corporate Heart: Three Dimensions of Whole-Person Health
Thriving in a demanding career takes more than grit. Explore three dimensions of heart health: clinical, compassionate, and resilient. Discover what it really means to “have heart” at work and in life.
Feb 254 min read


The Emerging Chief Wellness Officer: Why Passion and Reporting Lines Matter More Than the Title
The Chief Wellness Officer is appearing on org charts but the title alone isn’t enough. Discover why passion, power, and reporting lines matter more than labels if you want real impact on wellbeing.
Feb 196 min read


The Powers and Pitfalls of Group Fitness: Why More Doesn't Equal More
More classes don't always mean better results. A candid look at moving from a group fitness addict to a more strategic approach and why smarter intensity beats more intensity.
Feb 115 min read


How to Get Started with Strength Training: A Beginner's Guide
Leaving the cardio studio for the gym floor can feel intimidating. This beginner’s guide breaks down exactly how to start lifting so you can build muscle, gain confidence, and create a strong foundation for the long haul.
Feb 44 min read


How to Cope with the Dreaded 6-Letter Word: Injury
Injury can stop your momentum in a single moment. Here’s how to navigate setbacks physically and mentally so you protect your progress instead of losing it when pain shows up.
Jan 274 min read
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