Articles
Notes on training, food and long-term health.
Short, honest writing - the same advice you'd get from us in person.
GLP-1 medication or the gym? Why it's not either/or
If you're taking (or considering) a GLP-1 medication, strength training and good nutrition don't compete with it - they protect you. Here's what the evidence says.
Why "just wear the shorts" is not the whole answer
The phrase is well-meaning, but it skips over the real work of body image change. Here is what the research says about gradual exposure, safety, and actually getting comfortable.
How you change matters: building healthy habits, not disordered ones
The process of getting healthier is just as important as the outcome. Here is what the research says about changing in a way that lasts, without slipping into rigidity or shame.
Starting from zero: your first month in the gym
The unglamorous, honest truth about what your first four weeks of training should actually look like - and what the research says really matters.
What 'peace with food' actually means
It's not a diet. It's not 'just eat what you want' either. Here's what the evidence says about a sustainable middle path.
Why strength training matters even more after 50
Muscle is the retirement fund nobody talks about. Here's what the science actually shows about lifting in mid-life and beyond.