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Motivation is a waste of time
This one might shock you but I truly believe that motivation isn’t a big factor in transforming your body…. Hear me out lads, especially if you think motivation is gonna pull you through Look, here’s what I believe for what its worth…. Motivation will play a part, in...
Why wait till Monday
Having been in this game almost 11 years and been coaching over 30s men specifically for around 7 years, I understand I am never going to change the habits of most lads’ weekends. I’ve never been shy to admit I love a few beers on the weekend and junk food too....
How to make a few beers and junk fit
Today I’m going to give you some tips of how you can fit maybe a few beers and a little junk into your weekend without gaining belly fat. Note I’ve said a 'few' beers and a 'little' junk - over indulging would be way more than that - remember guys the danger is always...
Focus on these two things
Tracking calories and macros seems to be the 'in thing' right now in the industry with more and more fit pros recommending it (myself included at a certain point in a clients journey) for successful, enjoyable and sustainable fat loss. Don't get me wrong, losing...
Do You Even Cheat Meal
When I got into the fitness industry back in 2007 the 'cheat meal' seemed to be hugely popular.... Most 'fitness' magazines you read would show models, body builders and athletes enjoying pizzas, burgers and ice cream at the weekend. Apparently this 'cheat' idea came...
Do exercise you enjoy!
We all know it’s hard to get motivated to exercise sometimes and the gym can seem like a chore. Listen, not everyone enjoys training, many struggle through it because they know it will make them feel better afterwards and/or take them closer to their goal. And whilst...
BMR
Now many of you reading this may or may not have heard of BMR. BMR stands for Basal Metabolic rate, but what the hell does it mean and why do you need to know about it? Well, BMR is the amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to keep the body...
Starting Again On Monday
Many blokes come to the end of a long week and tend to kick back with takeaways and beers. Maybe some of you are thinking “well I've been good all week so why not relax and splurge all weekend?” Having been in this industry coaching over 30s men specifically for...
What Price Health?
It never ceases to amaze me how people will question the price of working with me one to one, at our locations or even our online programmes. It seems that a lot of people want a discount when it comes to their health. For me this is just crazy, your body and your...
What The Hell Even Is Manipulate My Hormones
Manipulate my hormones – heard it before? Up there with 'detoxing' here is another word/term that has been banded around the health and fitness industry a lot in the last few years. In fact most Fitness professionals should get a daily reminder on Facebook when the...
What’s the Rush
Everywhere I look lads seem to be in a massive rush to shed fat and change their body shape. I get that totally having been one of these guys in the past. It seems that once somebody decides they want to change and embarks upon a healthier lifestyle they are literally...
Why We LOVE Kettlebells at 30+
Many of you will know that we are big fans of kettlebell training at 30 Plus Men’s Fitness The beauty of kettlebell training is that you can do it anywhere and can always stick one in the car on your travels (much to the annoyance of the missus). Up until 9 years ago...
You Don’t Want It Enough
Back in 2017, I saw a post from a fellow fitness professional that said "It's okay to just accept that you don't want it enough.” This guy was talking about people announcing their goals but simply NOT taking the actions to achieve them. The reason it hurt me was...
You’re Not Moving Enough
When it comes to losing weight its a case of A) Eating less or B) Moving more or a combination of both. Seems pretty simple right? And you can't cheat the law of thermodynamics (energy in versus energy out) but in reality applying the above is not that simple. First...