Four Thousand Weeks – Book Review
The title of this book comes from the fact that the average human life expectancy of ~77 years is equivalent to just four thousand weeks. […]
Mouth Taping – 90 Day Results
I’d heard of the many benefits of nasal breathing from a few sources, including Wim Hof, before I decided to try it for myself. I […]
Supertraining – Book Review
Yuri Verkhoshansky is often referred to as the “Father of Plyometrics” having created the Shock Method in the 1960’s. This book is an incredibly thorough […]
Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old – Book Review
What if dying of old age was treated as a disease, no different to cancer or dementia? That’s the question posed by Biologist Andrew Steele […]
Potato Diet – My Wife’s 28 Day Results
My wife followed a variation of the potato diet for 28 days. In that time she ate only potatoes for 3-4 days each week, losing […]
Tanita BC-543 vs. Omron VIVA Body Fat Scales
I’ve owned my Tanita BC-543 Body Fat scales for around 5 years and even made a review video for them. More recently I’ve questioned their […]
The 4 Pillar Plan – Book Review
Dr Rangan Chatterjee is a British physician and the host of the health podcast, Feel Better, Live More. This is the first of his books […]
How to Measure Your Grip Strength
Grip strength, alongside cardiovascular fitness, is one of the best predictors of longevity [1]. It is a good indication of someone’s overall upper body strength […]
How to Measure Your Grip Endurance
It’s often said that grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. It is a good indicator of overall upper limb function and […]
How To Measure Your Broad Jump
Your broad jump is the maximum distance you can jump from a standing position. It is a good way to assess your lower body power […]
How To Measure Your Vertical Jump
Your vertical jump is the maximum height you can jump off the ground. It is a good way to assess your lower body power relative […]
Tracking My Fitness As I Age (35 to 37 years old)
I’ve always had an interest in tracking performance over time so this project really excites me. I sat down and went through a huge list […]