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Low Testosterone Levels: Understanding The Male Hormone

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Let’s get straight to the answer – yes, you certainly can if you suffer from secondary hypogonadism. What on earth does this mean? Do read on. This subject is certainly (and quite rightly) gaining attention. There’s a plethora of incorrect information out there, so it’s important for me to thoroughly cover this topic of naturally fixing low testosterone levels before exploring TRT.… Read the rest

Gaining muscle with bodyweight training: calisthenics vs weights

Men engaging in various bodyweight exercises, showcasing muscle building through bodyweight training, with gym weights subtly visible in the background, symbolising the comparison between calisthenics vs weights

You’ll gain in-depth insight and conclude gaining muscle with bodyweight training is possible, providing you follow muscle building principles, which hold true for weights, machines, and bodyweight workouts alike. As always, I want to provide maximum value in exchange for your visit and subsequent exploring of ‘Gaining muscle with bodyweight training: calisthenics vs weights‘.… Read the rest

How I Prepared For My Endurance Hike: the 10 y Fan

A man facing Pen y fan Mountain on a sunny day. he's getting ready to do the 40 mile 10 y Fan endurance hike

Is this the ultimate endurance hike? No, but the 10 Y Fan is a great and tough personal achievement I’m proud of.

Part 1 consisted of general hiking information and my attempt to justify its worthy inclusion into your fitness programme.

As promised, Part 2 will walk you through my 2018 successful solo 10 Y Fan 40-mile ultimate endurance hike challenge: higher than Everest, and touch upon the 11 Y Fan attempt last year.… Read the rest

Why You Shouldn’t Bench Press, Squat, and Is Deadlift Overrated?

A creative visual of a gym with traditional equipment like the bench press and squat rack covered in warning tape, while dumbbells and resistance bands are highlighted as safer alternatives for injury prevention, appealing to men over 40.

As we age, our bodies don’t respond to the same exercises in the same way. The risk of injury goes up, recovery takes longer, and the pressure to stay strong can feel more intense than ever. But staying in shape after 40 doesn’t mean sticking to the same old routines—especially when they involve risky exercises like the bench press, squat, or deadlift.… Read the rest

The Hollywood Physique: A History Of Body Transformations

sly vs Arnold. Image of Sylvester Stallone as rocky and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Commando.

This subject is close to my heart. I’m hoping to save you the many googling hours I’ve wasted over the years chasing pixie dust. I trust you find this article as solace amongst the minefield of inevitable rubbish that’s shortly going to entrench your news feeds. Welcome to the Ultimate Guide To The Hollywood Physique and Body Transformations.… Read the rest