How to stay lean as you age
Staying lean as you age isn’t about fighting a broken metabolism. It’s about protecting muscle, staying active and using the right tools when needed.
Post workout nutrition for big results
Post-workout nutrition matters, but the anabolic window isn’t about to slam shut. Here’s what to eat after training, when timing matters and when it really doesn’t.
The Keto diet – Your essential guide
The keto diet can help some people lose weight, but ketosis isn’t magic and the restrictions are considerable. Here’s what it does, where it may help and what to consider before removing almost every carbohydrate from your life.
8 Signs you may be obsessed with your weight
Do you find that your mood, lifestyle and even relationships suffer as a result of your obsession to reduce that seemly all-important number on the scales? If so, it’s possible that you’re have an unhealthy obsession with your weight.
Expectations vs reality: the hard truth about your fitness goals
Fitness progress rarely follows the dramatic timeline sold online. Here’s what realistic fat loss, muscle gain and consistency look like.
How to get visible six-pack abs
Visible abs come from lowering overall body fat, building a strong body and training your abs directly. Here’s the sensible way to do it.
Genetics and fitness: how to train for the body you have
Genetics influences your frame, fat distribution and response to training, but it doesn’t prescribe an ectomorph workout or endomorph diet. Here’s what your genes can change, what they can’t and how to adjust your plan using real results.
Carb cycling diets: worth the hype?
Carb cycling sounds clever, but does it outperform a consistent diet? Here’s what the science says, who it may suit and how to keep it simple.
Fasted cardio: does it burn more fat?
Fasted cardio can increase fat use during a workout, but that doesn’t guarantee greater body-fat loss. Here’s what it does, what it doesn’t do and whether it suits you.
Performance Lab SPORT Protein Review
Performance Lab SPORT Protein is discontinued. Here’s my honest review of the old formula, how I used it and where to look for a current alternative.
Testo Lab Pro review: my honest 60-day experience
I used Testo Lab Pro for 60 days before it was discontinued. Here’s what happened, what the formula could support and the closest replacement.
Pre Lab Pro review: is it worth it?
Pre Lab Pro promises smoother energy and sharper focus without the usual stimulant overload. I tested it, checked the current formula and looked at what the research supports.
Fasted vs fed weight training: which is better?
Can you build muscle while training fasted, or is eating first better for strength and performance? Here’s what the evidence says and how to choose.
Can you drink alcohol without gaining weight?
Alcohol doesn’t guarantee weight gain, but the calories, appetite, sleep and food choices around it matter. Here’s how to enjoy a drink without derailing your goal.
Are fruits and vegetables less nutritious than they used to be?
Some fruits, vegetables and staple crops contain less of certain nutrients than comparable crops measured decades ago. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and how to build a better diet without panicking over every tomato.
Performance Lab Immune review: is it worth it?
Performance Lab Immune used to be called PL-Immune. Here’s my honest review of the updated formula, the supporting research and whether it’s worth taking.
The ripped vegan: can you build muscle on a vegan diet?
You can build muscle on a vegan diet, but winging it won’t work. Here’s how to organise your protein, calories and key nutrients without turning every meal into a maths lesson.
Carb loading before a big race? Here’s how to do it!
Carb loading can improve endurance when the event is long enough, but more isn’t always better. Here’s how much carbohydrate to eat, which foods work and how to avoid turning race preparation into a digestive disaster.
How to Optimise Intermittent Fasting for Fat Burning
Intermittent fasting can help with fat loss when it makes eating less easier. It isn’t a metabolic shortcut, and fasting longer isn’t automatically better.
Collagen vs. whey: which is better for building muscle?
Collagen and whey are both sold as protein, but they don’t do the same job. Here’s which one builds muscle more effectively and where collagen may still help.