I Researched 6 Smart Scales So You Don't Have To
January is coming and smart scale sales are about to explode. Here's what these devices can and cannot actually measure - and which ones are worth buying before New Year's resolutions hit.
3 Training Myths Costing You Muscle After 40
Think you need to lift light weights, avoid cardio, and train less frequently after 40? These 3 common training myths are costing you muscle. Here's what evidence-based programming actually looks like for muscle preservation and growth over 40.
The Muscle Loss Problem with GLP-1 Medications (And What to Do About It)
Are you losing fat or losing muscle? If you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, the answer might surprise you. Data shows that without the right strategies, a significant portion of your weight loss isn't fat—it's the muscle your body needs for metabolism, strength, and longevity.
My 6-Day Jetlag Prevention Experiment: Can You Really Beat the Clock?
Most jetlag advice tells you to "just adjust" or power through the misery. But what if there's a better way? I'm testing whether shifting my sleep schedule by just 30 minutes each day can eliminate jetlag entirely. Here's my 6-day experiment to land in Portland feeling energised instead of exhausted—and why going to bed at 7:30pm might be the secret weapon most travellers never consider.
Why Your Scale Goes Up After Intensive Exercise (And Why You Shouldn't Panic)
Post-exercise weight gain is your body's way of saying 'I'm working hard to make you fitter and stronger.' The inflammation means you're adapting, the glycogen storage shows improved fuel capacity, and the water retention is part of normal repair. Trust the process.
Everyone's Obsessed with Protein. What About Fibre?
Scroll through fitness Instagram and you'll see endless content about protein. But when was the last time you saw someone excited about hitting their fibre target? We're obsessing over one nutrient whilst completely ignoring another that's equally crucial for weight management, gut health, and long-term disease prevention.
I Tested 6 Nutrition Apps So You Don't Have To
I've been tracking my food on and off for years, and I've probably downloaded every nutrition app that exists. Some are brilliant. Some are frustrating to use daily. Most are somewhere in between.
But which ones are actually worth your time and money?
I spent the last month testing 6 of the most popular nutrition tracking apps, logging the same meals across all of them to see which ones deliver on their promises and which ones are just fancy calorie counters with good marketing.
Here's what I found.
Cardio Kills Gains? What 43 Studies Tell Us About Lifting and Running
You've heard it a thousand times in the gym: "Cardio kills gains." Maybe you've even lived it — skipping that morning run because you're terrified it'll sabotage your squat progress. But what if I told you that 43+ studies reveal a completely different story? The fitness industry has been misinterpreting research for decades, turning nuanced scientific findings into oversimplified rules. Today, we're diving into what the research actually says about doing both cardio and strength training — and why the interference effect might be the most misunderstood concept in fitness.