The Worst Foods For Blood Glucose vs Glucose “Hacks”
My wife and I wore continuous glucose monitors and tested five of the worst foods for blood sugar levels. We then tried them again, this […]
Madcow 5×5: Workout for Intermediate Lifters
Note: this article originally appeared on stronglifts.com but has since been taken down. Madcow 5×5 is the training program which I recommend you to do once […]
I Try A Weighted Blanket For 30 Nights To Improve My Sleep
I’ve had trouble sleeping in the last few months and after searching online I discovered something called a “weighted blanket”. I purchased one and spent […]
Calories in Beers, Wine and Spirits
Okay, no preamble, let’s get straight into the numbers. Beers There isn’t actually a huge variation here. Your typical pint of beer or lager contains […]
Ido Portal’s 7 Minute Hanging Challenge – Results
While scrolling through social media I came across a hanging challenge by someone I follow called Mr1nf1n1ty. After reading a bit online I realised the […]
Walking with a Weighted Backpack
I was recently asked whether rucking was a good form of exercise. Rather than simply read up on it, I decided to try it out […]
7 Weeks to 50 Pull Ups – Results
While browsing the various pull up programs online I came across 7 weeks to 50 pull ups. The other one I considered was the Armstrong […]
Laser Tattoo Removal – Before and After
In July 2019 I started the process of removing a tribal tattoo which I’ve had on my stomach since I was 17. This article documents […]
How To Use A Massage Gun
After the excitement of unboxing my massage gun, my next thought was “okay, how do I use this thing?”. I’ve had my Renpho massage gun for almost a year now and it wasn’t clear how (or when!) I should be using it.
Oura Ring: Gen 2 vs Gen 3
I purchased my Oura Generation 2 ring in April 2021 and upgraded to the Generation 3 ring last week. As expected, it wanted to transfer […]
Why 92% of People Fail Their New Year’s Resolution [Part 1]
Have You Ever Failed A New Year’s Resolution? Good news: You’re not alone. Bad news: Unless you’re aware of the nine biggest mistakes then it’ll probably happen […]
Why 92% of People Fail Their New Year’s Resolution [Part 2]
New Year’s Resolution Mistake 5: Copying an Ill-Fitting Routine Not everyone works the same way. Some people thrive on discipline and routine, others prefer randomness. […]