Training

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned the hard way, it’s this; trying to get back into training too soon after an event, whether it’s HYROX, a CrossFit comp or anything that pushes you to exert maximum effort is a recipe for disaster. And I don’t mean disaster in the dramatic sense. I mean the slow, frustrating, “why do I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus for two straight weeks?” kind of disaster. The type where you convince yourself you’re fine because your muscles  don’t feel s

I’m currently dealing with an injury myself, and it’s reminded me of something I’ve learned over and over again: if you train long enough, an injury will  happen. It’s pretty much guaranteed. But how you respond to it makes all the difference. What I see far too often is the “setback mindset. ”People get injured and the first instinct is: “Well, that’s it… I can’t train. I’ll just wait for it to fix itself.” Or they immediately ask, “What stretch do I need to do to cure this?

When people start training seriously, one of the first things they hear is “you need more protein”. It gets mentioned everywhere, but most people don’t fully understand why  it matters, how much they actually need, or the difference between good and poor quality sources. The truth is, if you want to get stronger, recover faster, build muscle, feel more energised and actually see the benefits of your training, protein needs to be a priority. Not an afterthought. Here’s a simpl

I want to discuss a training idea that might feel a bit strange at first, especially as we train in a functional fitness setting where effort and intensity are always celebrated. There is no doubt you train incredibly hard and you are far more committed than you often give yourselves credit for. You enjoy feeling as though you have worked for something and there is a sense of satisfaction that comes with leaving a session knowing you pushed. However, there is something import

You’ve likely seen RPE  being used more and more in the programme lately, and there’s a good reason for that. Using RPE allows me, as a coach, to deliver a movement with the stimulus I intend , instead of prescribing a fixed weight that might be too light for some and too heavy for others. It helps make sure everyone in the session gets the right level of effort for their ability, experience, and recovery on that day. Because at the end of the day, training isn’t about chasin

Why Your Body Doesn’t Care Where Stress Comes From, and How to Recover Smarter, Not Harder Your body is fighting a war you can’t even see, and right now, you’re probably losing it. You’re training hard, chasing progress, doing everything the “right” way. But lately, something feels off. The spark’s gone. Every session feels heavier. You’re tired, wired, and running on caffeine and habit more than anything else. You tell yourself to push through, that hard work pays off, but d