Is AI Coming for My Job?
Is AI Coming for My Job? Short answer: No. Long answer: Also no, but let me explain why. With all the talk lately about AI revolutionising every industry, I’ve had a few people ask, “Aren’t you worried it’ll replace personal trainers?” I get it. AI is...
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Microplastics Are Everywhere—But I’m Not Losing Sleep Over It (And You Don’t Have To Either)
Microplastics Are Everywhere - But I’m Not Losing Sleep Over It (And You Don’t Have To Either) People often ask me, “What do you think about microplastics and all the other invisible stuff floating around in our air, food, and water?” Short...
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Methylene Blue: Old School Dye or Mitochondria Hack?
Methylene Blue: Old School Dye or Mitochondria Hack? Let’s take a trip down a weird-but-interesting lane. Ever heard of a substance that turns your pee blue and might help your brain work better? Yep, welcome to the world of methylene blue. This little...
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Let’s Talk Testosterone (Yep, I Said It)
Let’s Talk Testosterone (Yep, I Said It) This week’s newsletter was inspired by one of my guys—we’ll call him Lost Libido. He reached out the other day feeling a bit off… lower energy, strength slipping, motivation in the gutter—and yep, the bedroom...
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INK WARNING: COULD YOUR TATTOOS BE A HIDDEN HEALTH RISK?
INK WARNING: COULD YOUR TATTOOS BE A HIDDEN HEALTH RISK? Tattoos are awesome. They tell stories, mark big moments, and I think they look pretty cool. But what if that ink comes with a side of health risks? New research suggests tattoos might do more than...
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Understanding Perimenopause – A Functional & Integrative Approach
Understanding Perimenopause – A Functional & Integrative Approach Before we dive into today’s topic, let me share a little about why this is so important to me. I work with a lot of women in their 40s and 50s, and not a week goes by without a conversation...
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What’s the Deal with NMN?
What’s the Deal with NMN? If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen a lot of buzz around NMN. Biohackers, influencers, and even celebs are calling it the next big thing in anti-aging. But what exactly is it? NMN (short for Nicotinamide...
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Elaine’s Journey to Strength: An Inspiration at Any Age
Elaine’s Journey to Strength: An Inspiration at Any Age When Elaine first walked into the studio in her early 60s, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Like many people her age, she had some doubts about starting a structured fitness program. But Elaine had a...
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Seed Oils and DOAC
Seed Oils and the Diary of a CEO Podcast REALLY!!?! Several clients this week have asked me about a recent Diary of a CEO episode that aired on January 27th. It seems like many of you listen to the podcast, so I wanted to address...
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Paul v HYROX
Paul v HYROX As many of you know, I competed in my first HYROX event last weekend (February 1st) in Auckland, and I have to say—it was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere was electric, with over 6,000 fitness enthusiasts coming together to take on...
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18 reasons to lift weights
18 reasons to lift weights As I sat down to write this week’s message, I thought about what keeps us moving forward, striving for better, and showing up even when life gets heavy. Then it hit me: strength is the foundation. And with today being Saturday...
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Social Media …. The reason why you’re failing !!
Social Media …. The reason why you're failing !! When I started Personal Training and coaching way back, 20 plus years ago, the only super strong people were the ones you watched every Christmas on the TV show ‘’world’s strongest man.’’ The only models you...
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Bendy, Tight or Wilting… Which one are you ?
Bendy, Tight or Wilting… Which one are you ? Archetypes Are All Around Us Archetypes shape, guide, inspire, and influence our lives in countless ways, often without us realising it. They act as universal patterns of behaviour, playing a role in how we...
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What is HYROX? The Ultimate Fitness Race for Everyone
What is HYROX? The Ultimate Fitness Race for Everyone HYROX is taking the fitness world by storm, offering a unique blend of strength, endurance, and functional training in a race format. Unlike traditional endurance events like marathons or triathlons,...
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My Top 5 Health and Fitness Gift Picks for Christmas or Black Friday
My Top 5 Health and Fitness Gift Picks for Christmas or Black Friday As someone who’s committed to a balanced and active lifestyle, I know how game-changing the right tools and gear can be. That’s why I’ve put together a list of my personal favourite...
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Paul’s Transformation
Paul's Transformation I'm not a fan of topless pics but I wanted to share this with you for a few reasons 1 - If I can do it anyone can do it 2 - What I did was simple but maybe not easy (at least not for me) 3 - I ate dessert every single...
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6 Foundation Principles for Health
6 Foundation Principles for Health When I first started going to the gym it was all about gaining muscle so I could look good with my top off. I barely trained legs, I did chest and bicep workouts far too often. My diet was made up of egg white sandwiches...
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Beef Liver – Nature’s Multivitamin
Beef liver is often called nature's multivitamin and for good reason Liver is a powerhouse packed with protein, vitamins and minerals and really is our number one superfood. Cultures all across the globe have treasured liver for centuries and now in our...
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Is it ok for kids to lift weights?
Is it ok for kids to lift weights? That was the question I got this week. And it's a pretty common question from worried parents who want to keep their kids active but are worried about safety. The answer… Is a big yes. Despite what you might...
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Nutrition, Fat Loss and My Personal GAPS Based Diet
Nutrition, Fat Loss and My Personal GAPS Based Diet Today I am going to start out by telling you what far too many fitness professionals aren’t willing to admit. What you eat and drink is far more important for weight loss/fat loss than your workouts ...
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7 Golden Rules of Training
7 Golden Rules of Training Whether you're looking to refine your training skills or push the limits, the following 7 rules are designed to help beginners and serve as a reminder to more advanced lifters. Let's dive in and explore how to get the most out...
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Training in my 20’s v my 40’s
Training in my 20's v my 40's I found the love of lifting weights when I was 17 years old. For the past 26 years it has been a significant part of my life As a man now in my 40’s I know my body has different needs to my teenage years, my 20’s and my 30’s ...
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Results Personal Training’s Approach to Health
Results Personal Training’s Approach to Health There is only so much we can do as Personal Trainers. Many of us are not medical professionals and we’re not qualified to give medical advice or rehab advice. Sometimes it feels like our only role in society...
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Absolutely exhausted to utterly energised
Absolutely exhausted to utterly energised Are you tired of being tired ? Do you struggle with chronic health issues ? How about experiencing seemingly random sensitivities and bloating to food ? Well, you’re not alone. Many of us have tried everything...
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