Training

Choosing your carbohydrates [Food list!]

'Should I avoid carbs completely, or eat carbs at each meal for fuel?' Here is an excellent, all too common example of a binary question...

Eating around training - A food focused approach

Training creates the stimulus for results, but proper nutrition is essential to make the most of each session. Training sets the scene...

Sorry control freak - you can't take a rain check on your recovery

I haven't been that great at the 'adapt on my feet' thing. I like to plan meticulously and then roll out the plan. I don't like to...

Volume queen turned strength addict: Break mental plateaus and shatter your expectations

Here's an important lesson I learned in 2016. Don't be too quick to dismiss the idea of lifting heavy weights. There are some common...

Lift weights to keep your brain sharp and boost self-confidence

Why do people lift weights? Well, there's the obvious answer - to put on muscle, and build strength. Then there's the less obvious...