I was scrolling through social media this morning, something I try to limit, but every now and then, you see a post that makes you pause and think a bit differently.You know the type, those posts with perfect kit, lighting, and captions that make you...

Last Thursday morning, I was standing outside my local tube station in London, ready to head into the clinic. The weather forecast had been pretty grim — rain all day, they said — so I'd decided to take the tube instead of cycling. Fair-weather cycli...

Hey Many cyclists try to lose weight by riding longer at an easy pace, but for riders with limited time, interval training is often more effective. This week's THE CLIMB newsletter explains how structured cycling intervals drive fat loss, how to use...

I wanted to share something interesting that came up in a conversation I had earlier this week.I was carrying out a health assessment with a client, a genuinely motivated guy who's already pretty active and keen to build some muscle mass. He'd starte...

This weekend I visited my family in Plymouth.My parents are in their 70s, so I try to make the trip down as often as I can.There's something about spending quality time with them that just feels precious — especially as the years go on.While I was th...

Hey Zone 2 training, steady aerobic rides that make up much of the “base” — has been everywhere for years. A new 2026 conversation questions whether Zone 2 is still the best use of limited training time. In this week's, THE CLIMB newsletter, I break...

As a health coach, I'm always looking for new ways to help my clients achieve their goals.Recently, a conversation with my partner gave me a fresh perspective on how to approach goal-setting that I think could really benefit you.When I noticed the gy...

Hey Many cyclists still believe fasted winter rides are the best way to burn fat, but modern research and real-world coaching suggest otherwise. This week's The Climb newsletter explains when fasted riding makes sense, when it backfires, and how smar...

As someone who is passionate about helping my clients achieve their fitness goals, I'm always eager to learn from their experiences. Recently, I received a comment on LinkedIn that has really resonated with me.One of my followers mentioned that after...

What Bad Sisters Taught Me About Staying Focused on What MattersIf you haven't seen it, the show follows five sisters in Ireland.The story opens at the funeral of one of the sisters' husbands, who has passed away. And without spoiling anything, let's...