Train Like an Athlete? Not So Fast
“Train like an athlete.” A popular phrase, but most of us aren’t athletes. The real lesson is the mindset: resilience, grit, and getting back up when things fall apart.
Category: fitness
It Has to Be Done: Discipline, Consistency, and Enjoying the Gym
“It has to be done.” A simple phrase, loaded with truth. Discipline is what keeps us consistent when motivation fades, but enjoyment is what keeps fitness sustainable. Because when the gym becomes a chore, progress is at risk.
Training for Energy, Not Just the Flex
Calories or energy. If your workouts leave you exhausted instead of energised, you may be missing the real point.
Why a 12-Day Gym Streak Might Be Setting You Up for Burnout
It’s thirteen days into the new year, and he’s on a twelve-day gym streak. Proud of it, but also admitting he probably won’t be around much longer. New Year fitness goals: too much, too soon, and built on a mindset that expects failure. Real progress doesn’t come from extremes, it comes from sustainability, recovery, and long-term thinking.
Marks & Spencer Introducing New Weight Loss Drug Friendly Meals
Weight loss drugs are becoming evermore mainstream, so naturally an ecosystem is beginning to form around it. Supermarkets are building entire product lines around them. As “drug-friendly” meals hit the shelves, shouldn’t we be asking harder questions about health, responsibility, cost, and sustainability?
The 2020 on 2025
This year tested me in ways I didn’t expect. Loss, injury, fatigue, and changing commitments forced me to adapt how I trained, and how I defined consistency. While progress didn’t always look the same, fitness remained an anchor, helping me stay grounded through one of the most challenging years I’ve faced.
The Calm Before the Storm
The holidays bring food, festivities, and empty gyms, the calm before January’s fitness storm. Enjoy it while it lasts.
A Gym Session That Just Wouldn’t Click
A tough gym day reminded me that growth isn’t finished, the real work is ongoing, even after years of training.
Fitness Is Boring And That’s Exactly Why It Works
Fitness isn’t always exciting, but that’s the point. Embracing the boring meals and workouts builds consistency, discipline, and lasting results.
When Life Hands You More Than Lemons, How to Stay Consistent with Fitness Through Life’s Chaos
When life gets chaotic, workouts are often the first thing to go. But with the right mindset and science-backed strategies, you can keep moving forward, even on your busiest days. Learn how to adapt your training, stay consistent, and maintain progress no matter what life throws at you.
LIFE ON FITNESS 