Athletes, actors & rockstars: the rise & rise of body image issues in boys

I don’t purport to have the answer to a complex issue, I barely have simple ones as I write this at 5:09am. But I do have thoughts that woke me up at this ungodly hour about the rise-and-rise of young men and boys with body image issues – namely wanting to be “ripped”. Sigh. The … Continue reading Athletes, actors & rockstars: the rise & rise of body image issues in boys

Revenge bodies: hear me out, we can use this for good not evil

To be honest I hadn’t heard the term “revenge body” since dinosaurs roamed the earth, so it was nice that we were all reminded of it in 2023 with THAT Pip Edwards headline. The ensuing commentary has rightly been around the outrage surrounding this incredibly successful woman’s accolades being headlined with a hot body. Sigh. … Continue reading Revenge bodies: hear me out, we can use this for good not evil

Personal trainer red (and green) flags: how to choose the PT of your dreams

There are many benefits to retaining the services of a personal trainer at any stage of your fitness journey, but how do you know which PT is right for you? PT red and green flags pretty much mirror those of a relationship…except that you’re paying one of them. So get this list out and make … Continue reading Personal trainer red (and green) flags: how to choose the PT of your dreams

10 things to start, stop and keep doing in 2023

START 1. Just…start The research simply cannot be ignored, exercise has way too many physical and mental benefits to ignore. Benefits that cannot be replicated in any other way but to move. Simply start by walking around the block or doing any movement within your physical capability. 2. Seeking (actual human) expert advice Online research … Continue reading 10 things to start, stop and keep doing in 2023

Screen-shot or screen-shit? 4 rules to make most of your random IG workouts

I almost feel guilty. As someone that knows how to program safe and progressive workouts – when it comes to my own program…I don’t wanna. I want someone else to tell me what to do. And by someone I mean someone I have never met with questionable credentials on social media. During my daily/hourly/5-minute-ly scrolls … Continue reading Screen-shot or screen-shit? 4 rules to make most of your random IG workouts

Top 3 tips to (actually) achieving your health & fitness new year’s resolution

Consistently the most popular new year’s resolutions are those around improving health and fitness. And I’m sorry to report that after 18 years in the fitness industry I can definitively tell you the odds on achieving said resolutions are less than stellar. But it’s not all bad news and shitty odds, below are my top … Continue reading Top 3 tips to (actually) achieving your health & fitness new year’s resolution