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Why I Quit CrossFit.

If you’re one my readers who’ve been here for years, you’ll know I was into CrossFit some time ago. And I get clients and followers who either: 1 – have tried it before themselves. 2 – are curious whether it’s right for them. So I’m gonna share my experience and why I eventually left. First, […]

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The Best Workouts For Busy Men Over 35 (It’s NOT HIIT)

One of the biggest mistakes I see guys making when trying to lose belly fat, is doing too much cardio or HIIT. In fact, the single biggest mistake you can make, is exercise being the main focus of your quest to burn away unwanted body fat and get lean. It’s largely going to come down […]

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The Time Effective Workout Plan For Busy Dads

If you want to not only lose the dad bod, but also be physically strong, and look as good as you feel, but just don’t have hours every day for fitness, here’s a simple (and brutally effective) training program for you. You can put this to work at home or in a gym. So you’ll […]

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42 Ways To Be Fitter, Stronger, Healthier Than Everyone Else

Over 60% of men in the UK and Ireland are obese or overweight. It’s normal to have high blood pressure and pre-diabetic. Auto-immune conditions are becoming normal. The number of fat kids are rising too – when I was in school in the nineties and early 2000’s, there was like, three. They need more healthier […]

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What The Circus Taught Me About Getting Fit

Had a family night out to the Circus on Friday. Me, Leanne, Kensey, my mum and sister, Megan. All last week I was bigging it up to Kensey. Telling him to look forward to seeing some legit world class athletes here. He’s just recently achieved his first pull up and getting more into training, so […]

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Dads: #1 Time Efficient Way To Build Upper Body Strength At Home

Getting in shape is not easy. Especially if you’re a dad who’s low on energy and time. Lot’s of men come to work with me because they want to lose the dad-belly, have more muscle definition, and just feel good in their clothes again. I’ve noticed a lot of dads in their 30s, 40s, and […]

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How To Build An Awesome Gym-Free Body

  I recently got the question from one of my readers: “Am I at a disadvantage by not using a gym?”  Absolutely not… One client of mines, James Blackshaw, lost over 20lbs and built his strength up dramatically, training in hotel rooms. He works on trains around England and gets back home to his family […]

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Are Poor Sleep Habits Ruining Your Body & Health?

Men are changing… Low muscle mass, man boobs, ‘Dad bods’ are becoming the norm. Many are embarrassed to take their kids swimming or hit the pool on holiday. Energy levels at rock-bottom, hooked on caffeine and suffering mood swings. If you’re a man experiencing any of the above? Keep reading The quality of your sleep […]

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