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Getting Fit Over 40 – It Is What It Is

“Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it.” ~ Michael J. Fox Getting fit over 40 if you’ve not been in the gym for 20+ years, (or ever), can be very hard. A lack of acceptance, that what was, is […]

The Pivot – Changing Your Fitness Origin Story

“I found that every single successful person I’ve ever spoken to had a turning point and the turning point was where they made a clear, specific, unequivocal decision that they were not going to live like this anymore. Some people make that decision at 15 and some people make it at 50 and most never […]

Making Time For Fitness

“If you try to find the time, you’ll fail miserably. If you make time, you’ll do a lot better.” ~ Eric Cressey Making time for fitness starts with changing your internal dialogue from “I’ll try” to “I will.” Phrases like I’ll try, I’ll see how I go, I should be able to are all not […]

Keep Showing Up (Most Don’t)

Introduction: I’m trialling a new shorter format for my once long-winded blog posts. My hope is this will allow me to post more frequently. Please let me know if you enjoy it. “I think there are two keys to success. One is to show up. The other one is to keep going. Most people don’t […]

3 Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss

3 Secrets for Sustainable Fat Loss Minimum Effective Dose, The Law of Averages & SetPoint Theory Fat loss doesn’t have to be an all or nothing endeavour. By determining your minimum effective dose and applying the law of averages, you can have your cake and eat it too. PART 1: Minimum Effective Dose Finding the […]

5 Simple Movements to Instantly Achieve Better Mobility without Stretching

How’s that working out for you?
It’s a question I like to ask people sometimes when I’m trying to help them see a different perspective.
Do you foam roll and stretch regularly, but the muscle remains tight?
Do you do all kinds of mobility work, attend yoga, but you still can’t touch your toes?
Do you go to the chiropractor, physio, osteo, masseuse regularly but still live in constant pain?
Could it be that what you are doing is not the answer to your issues? If it was, wouldn’t it have helped by now?

Confessions Of A Serial Dieter

Confessions Of A Serial Dieter (A Culinary Journey of Every Diet I Have Ever Tried) Learn what worked, what didn’t and why. This article is not going to be in my usual style of writing. Witty, intelligent, sarcastic, insightful, laced with more than a touch of narcissism. Actually, who am I trying to kid?! So […]

You’re Still Fat Because You Exercise Too Much.

You’re Still Fat Because You Exercise Too Much. Learn How to Exercise Less to Torch Fat at Home with No Equipment I must apologise, I’ve been quiet on the blog for the past couple of weeks. I have an excuse though, I’ve been swamped putting together something that I believe will be valuable to you […]