Lifestyle & Recovery

Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way About Recovery

Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way About Recovery

This article explores why so many men push too hard, ignore recovery, and break down quietly. Learn how stress, poor sleep, overtraining, and daily pressure affect performance and longevity, and get practical strategies to train smart, recover well, and stay strong for the long haul.

Testosterone, Ageing, and the Truth About “Low T”

Testosterone, Ageing, and the Truth About “Low T”

A clear, grounded look at how testosterone changes as men age, what actually causes low energy and low drive, the difference between real low testosterone and lifestyle driven symptoms, and how nutrition, training, sleep, and recovery support hormonal health. A balanced guide to understanding ageing, vitality, and TRT.

Raising Better Men (By Being One)

Raising Better Men (By Being One)

A reflective look at modern masculinity, fatherhood, and what it really means to raise better men by becoming one yourself. This article explores healthy male role modelling, shifting provider expectations, supporting diverse identities, and showing up with kindness, responsibility, and integrity in everyday life.

Dude…A Few Vegetables Won’t Kill You

Dude…A Few Vegetables Won’t Kill You

A Movember themed Fit Foodie Friday article for meat and potatoes guys who avoid vegetables, showing how roasting and grilling can turn veg into deeply flavourful sides that boost energy, support long term health, and help you look after yourself and the people you love without feeling like you are on a diet.

Ditching The Dad Bod: A Middle-Age Rebellion Against Decline

Ditching The Dad Bod: A Middle-Age Rebellion Against Decline

Many men quietly slide into the dad bod without realising it. This article explores how strength, energy, and capability fade when life gets busy, and how to reclaim them through purposeful training, better nutrition, and mindset shifts that last. A guide to feeling strong and capable again at any age.

How to Eat Like a Man, Not a Frat Boy

How to Eat Like a Man, Not a Frat Boy

Most men can get away with poor eating habits in their twenties, but not forever. This Fit Foodie Friday explores how to fuel strength, heart health, and longevity through practical nutrition habits. Learn how to balance protein, carbs, fats, and fibre for real men’s health, not quick fixes.

What Balanced Training Actually Looks Like (Hint: It’s Not a 6-Day Split)

What Balanced Training Actually Looks Like (Hint: It’s Not a 6-Day Split)

Many people think training harder means training better, but the truth is, more isn’t always more. This Hard Work Wednesday post explores what balanced training really looks like, showing how to combine strength, conditioning, endurance, mobility, and recovery to build a capable, resilient, long-term athlete.

What Does It Actually Mean to Be ‘In Control’?

What Does It Actually Mean to Be ‘In Control’?

We often chase “control” thinking it means perfection or discipline. In truth, it’s about trust, awareness, and resilience. This Mindset Monday explores why real control isn’t about force, but about learning to bend without breaking, and how loosening your grip might just be the key to lasting stability, growth, and peace of mind.

Not EVERY Meal Has To Be A Show-Stopper

Not EVERY Meal Has To Be A Show-Stopper

Not every meal needs to be a masterpiece. This Fit Foodie Friday explores how simplicity, repetition, and mindful cooking create sustainable nutrition habits. Learn why consistent, balanced meals matter more than perfection, and how to enjoy both fuel and flavour without guilt or burnout.

Comfort Isn’t the Enemy. Escapism Is.

Comfort Isn’t the Enemy. Escapism Is.

Modern life makes comfort easy to find but meaning harder to feel. This week’s Mindset Monday explores why comfort isn’t the problem — escapism is. Learn how to rest without avoidance, embrace both challenge and recovery, and find genuine balance between effort, ease, and sustainable growth.

Gratitude Isn’t About Pretending Everything’s Fine

Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about noticing what’s still steady and good, even when life feels uncertain. In this Thanksgiving reflection, JP explores how real gratitude coexists with struggle, why it’s a practice rather than a performance, and how it helps ground us in the present while still leaving room to grow.