Does Sweating Burn Fat? The Truth Behind the Myth
Does sweating mean you’re burning more fat? Not quite. Discover why sweat isn’t a measure of fat loss or workout quality, and what it actually tells you instead.
Tag: Training
The Rise of the Negative Influencer: When Fitness Becomes a Performance
A new fitness influencer appears every day with an unbelievable transformation and promises of inspiration. But are they inspiring hard work and self-improvement, or shortcuts and unrealistic expectations? Here’s why the journey matters as much as if not more than the physique.
Steven Bartlett, Diary of a CEO, and the Couple of Glasses of Wine That Ruined Three Days of His Life
When Steven Bartlett blamed a couple of glasses of wine for three days of poor performance, it sparked a bigger question: is this a good mindset and are fitness trackers helping us make better decisions, or are they making us obsess over perfection? Here’s why balance may matter more than perfect data.
Motivation vs. Discipline Workouts: The Reality of Consistent Training
Some gym sessions feel effortless and exciting, while others are powered purely by discipline. The truth is, both are equally important for long-term fitness success.
Train Like an Athlete? No, Train Like a Paramedic
We glorify athletic training, but real fitness might look more like a paramedic’s day: strength, endurance, and decision-making under pressure.
Comfort Training: A Different Way to Push Yourself in the Gym
Comfort training is my way of staying consistent without breaking myself. It’s about pushing hard within a controlled level of comfort to maximise results while avoiding injury and burnout. It may not look like traditional progressive overload, but it keeps me training and progressing.
Is It Even Fitness Without the Work?
A casual joke about “magic juice” at the gym sparked an unexpected conversation about PEDs, peptides, and the growing obsession with results for the camera. But beneath the noise lies a timeless truth: fitness is, and always will be, about the work.
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.
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.
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